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Andy Birchfield manages Beasley Allen Law Firm’s Mass Torts Section, which is recognized as a national leader in pharmaceutical litigation. The section successfully resolved claims for thousands of clients in the Vioxx, Bextra/Celebrex, Baycol, Rezulin, PPA and Ephedra litigations.. Notable Cases. Andy's efforts have been indispensable in heading the firm's Vioxx litigation. In April 2005, he was chosen to co-lead the Plaintiff's Steering Committee for the federal Vioxx Litigation Multidistrict Litigation; and he has been lead counsel or co-lead counsel in five Vioxx trials, including one that resulted in a $51 million verdict against Merck.. After joining Beasley Allen in 1996, Andy handled cases involving consumer fraud and commercial litigation. He later proved to be instrumental in developing the Mass Torts Litigation Section in 2000 and was named section head for Mass Torts, which now consists of 11 lawyers and 60 support staff. To date, Andy has been involved in cases resulting in settlements and verdicts totaling in excess of $7.5 billion.. Publicity. A regular speaker at national, regional and state seminars pertaining to mass tort litigation, Andy has been quoted in a number of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Lawyers Weekly USA, American Lawyer, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Times. He has also appeared on Sixty Minutes, CNBC's "Closing Bell," National Public Radio, CNN and MSNBC. Quotes about him include:. Professional Affiliations. Andy is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Montgomery Trial Lawyers Associations. He has served as president of the Montgomery County Young Lawyers and the Alabama Young Lawyers, as well as numerous task forces and committees of the Alabama State Bar. He has served on the Committee for Character and Fitness, which assesses those attributes with respect to applicants for admission to the Bar. Andy also serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association and is an active member of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.. Awards and Ratings. In December 2010, Andy was named one of Beasley Allen's Litigators of the Decade. The award was created to recognize the attorney or attorneys who have demonstrated consistent excellence on behalf of their clients and the firm. He also has been selected to Alabama Super Lawyers annually since 2009; and to Best Lawyers in America annually since 2007.. Background. After graduating cum laude from Samford University, Andy went on to graduate magna cum laude from Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. Beginning his legal career at a small law firm in Montgomery, Alabama, Andy gained trial experience in both state and federal courts. His practice encompassed a wide range of legal matters including personal injury and civil rights cases.. Community Involvement. In addition to his professional duties, Andy is active in the community. He and his family are members of First Baptist Church of Montgomery, where he has served as chairman of the Deacon Board, and chairman of the Prayer Ministry. Currently, he teaches an adult Bible study class, and he is serving as the chairman of the Church Leadership Council. Andy has also incorporated his faith with his professional life by starting and leading a weekly Bible study and devotional time at the firm. Since its inception in 1997, this weekly devotion has grown from a small gathering of co-workers to a large group of employees, clients and friends.. In 2010, Andy and his wife started an orphan ministry, Children’s Hope, that operates an orphanage, schools and a medical clinic in Jacmel, Haiti.. Andy and his wife, the former Tanya Payne, grew up in Pell City, Alabama. They have five children, two sons (Dow and Will) and three daughters (Beth, Hope and Lena).

After practicing defense work for more than 10 years, Mahaley is excited to bring her knowledge of the inner workings of insurance companies to help individuals who have sustained serious personal injuries.. Mahaley graduated from Emory University in 1996 and decided to go to law school after working as an intern for the United Nations Association of the United States of America in New York, New York. She obtained her law degree from Emory University Law School in 2000, and that same year joined a small plaintiff’s firm in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was fortunate to represent high-profile clientele such as John and Patsy Ramsey and Richard Jewell. She later joined a large defense firm in Atlanta. She cut her teeth handling general negligence, premises, and automobile liability defense claims on behalf of nationally recognized insurance companies and their insureds. In 2007, she was promoted to partner and was recognized as a Georgia Rising Star by Atlanta Magazine. Despite her apparent success, Mahaley's roots ran deep, and when the opportunity presented itself, Mahaley was eager to return to her hometown and practice law with Jinks Crow.. Mahaley lives in the Cloverdale area of Montgomery where she attends First United Methodist Church. In her free time, Mahaley enjoys running, tennis, and watching her sons play tennis and baseball. She is currently training for her second half-marathon.

Adrian Crittenton, an associate at Serious Injury Law Group, was born and raised in the small town of Ashford, Alabama. This environment cultivated his desire to serve his community and provide meaningful assistance to those in need. He graduated from Auburn University where he received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice and completed his Master of Science degree in Justice Public Safety from Auburn University-Montgomery. Adrian quickly realized his purpose was to serve others and therefore, to pursue a career in the legal industry was inevitable. After earning his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, he passed the bar and began practicing as a trial attorney.. Adrian began his career at The Crittenton Law Firm, where he primarily focused on civil, family, and criminal law cases. Additionally, he served as lead attorney for the Office of the Public Defender for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Based off a personal experience with an automobile collision, Adrian transferred his interest to personal injury cases where he works to provide justice for people who have sustained injuries due to the fault of others.. Adrian is compassionate and dedicated to gaining the trust of his clients. He concentrates on cases involving car accidents, trucking litigation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Adrian operates with the mantra that he intensely prepares, works relentlessly, and delivers results.

A reputable attorney with over 7 years of experience handling criminal and civil matters. Taylor Davenport is the owner and founder of Law Office of Taylor F. Davenport, LLC. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Davenport is a 2000 graduate of Macon East Montgomery Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Alabama in 2005 and a Juris Doctor from The Birmingham School of Law in 2012. He was with the Office of the Public Defender for the 15th Judicial Circuit from 2016 – 2021. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and a member of the Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

A 2002 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, I have created a practice that focuses on family issues, whether it's a divorce or custody matter, a criminal case, or even a personal injury.  My goal is to resolve these disputes in a way that impoves the lives of my clients.