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Cole Leonberg is not new to the pressures of competition as he’s been competing for most of his life. Since the tender age of 4, Cole has always welcomed a challenge, from playing a vast amount of sports or participating in academic competitions. Competition and self-development are two of his core pillars, and becoming an attorney was simply fate.. Cole grew up in Freedom, Pennsylvania, a small town outside of Pittsburgh, and played everything from tee-ball to racing barrels. In addition to sports, Cole was a gifted orator and competed in several high school speech contest. He had the opportunity to travel and compete in Washington D.C., Nashville, TN, and placed in the Regional Semi-Finalists in the National Trial Competition held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Cole’s competitiveness in sports and speech drew him to law and further compelled him to advocate for his clients. While attending Faulkner School of Law, he encountered a new mode of the competition-the courtroom and acquired a newfound love for the legal process. Because of his driven spirit and his exceptional debating skills, Cole was presented the opportunity to gain valuable courtroom experience in different regions of the country.. His education includes graduating from Lake Erie College magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies in 2014 and true to form four years later he earned his law degree from Faulkner School of Law cum laude in May 2018. Cole has received several recognitions and placed in trial competitions being named a Semi-Finalist in the Greg Allen Mock Trial Competition in 2017 and Regional Semi-Finalist in 2018 for Honor Court Justice National Trial Competition.. Cole concentrates on victims of personal Injury litigation from car accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and products liability cases. He is an experienced attorney who obtains premier results for his clients.

Bobby Rives is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1996. He received his B.S.B.A. from Auburn University in Montgomery in 1990 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1996. While at the University of Alabama, Bobby was a Student Editor for the American Journal of Tax Policy. In addition, Bobby was awarded the University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic Scholarship.. Bobby concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and finance, with a special emphasis on real estate development and commercial lending. He regularly advises clients in the acquisition, development and operation of a variety of commercial and residential real estate projects, such as shopping centers, multifamily properties, condominiums, mixed-use developments and traditional neighborhood developments. Further, Bobby represents landlords and tenants in all types of commercial leasing negotiations.. Bobby routinely represents lenders and borrowers in connection with a wide array of construction and permanent financing facilities, including participating loans, for commercial properties such as shopping centers, apartments, office buildings, hotels and planned unit developments. His practice also involves a special emphasis on representation of lenders making construction and permanent loans for multifamily housing for lower-income households, including loans that are made in connection with HOME loans, Section 42 tax credits and Affordable Housing Program grants. Further, Bobby represents lenders in commercial and residential foreclosures and workouts.

Ben practices as a member of Beasley Allen Law Firm’s Personal Injury and Product Liability Section.. Professional Associations. A Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated attorney, Ben has served in leadership roles on a variety of boards, including the editorial board for The Docket, a publication of the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the board of trustees of the Montgomery County Association for Justice. He is a former member of the Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies Advisory Committee for South University.. Awards. Ben has been selected to the 2017 and 2018 Best Lawyers in America lists.. Education. After working three years as a police officer with the Montgomery Police Department, Ben completed his undergraduate degree at Auburn University at Montgomery and later attended law school at Cumberland School of Law. While in law school, Ben served as an editor for The American Journal of Trial Advocacy. Ben has been published in that and other publications.. Background. Following his graduation from law school, Ben served one year as a law clerk to the Honorable John C. Tyson III on one of the Alabama appellate courts. In 1990, he began his law practice with a local firm in which he later became a partner. Ben handled several cases, ranging from products liability to medical malpractice to personal injury cases, many of which resulted in six- and seven-figure settlements and verdicts. Ben returned to work as a senior staff attorney with the appellate court for 2004 and part of 2005, before joining Beasley Allen.. Community Involvement. Ben is married to Lisa Matthews Locklar. He has three daughters, Katie, Sarah Beth and Greyson. Katie, who is married to Kyle McMaster, is a graduate of the University of Alabama and of the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. Sarah Beth is a graduate of the University of South Alabama. Greyson is currently a student at the University of Alabama.. Ben and his family are members of Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church. Ben has a small farm in south Montgomery County. In his free time, he enjoys his horses and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Baron Coleman is licensed in Alabama and Florida and primarily practices in the area of criminal defense.. Baron Coleman has tried criminal cases in state and federal courts in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.. With more than ten years of experience trying cases, Baron Coleman knows your rights and how to put them to work for you at each and every step of a criminal case.

A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama School of law, I have been representing clients as a civil litigator for over 20 years. I take my job as an attorney seriously and work hard to serve my client's interests as a zealous advocate.  Our law firm represents clients in the professional manner they deserve and with the dedication and fight we would give a member of our own family.. I am a native of Montgomery, Alabama.  My husband and I have two boys that keep us running, grounded, and thankful every day.

Attorney Kia Scott is the founder and principal attorney at Kia Scott, Attorney at Law, and partner at Powell & Scott. She has called Tri-County area home for nearly two decades. Scott is a former TV reporter, and it didn't take many interviews before Kia knew that she wanted to be on the opposite end of the mic, effectuating much of the change of which she'd become accustomed to reporting, and in 2012, she was accepted to Faulkner Law as a scholarship recipient. Today, Kia is a certified mediator and attorney, and an active member of several legal associations. As a mom and wife, Kia has a heart for families and a passion for resolutions. She understands that a family’s need for an attorney often comes during some of the most tumultuous times. She represents families during divorce and custody disputes and advocates for disabled children in special education. If you're looking for an attorney with a passion for people and a heart for community, Kia Scott is likely the lawyer for you.

As an attorney, I am passionate of protecting the rights of my clients and getting them the very best result possible. Please contact me for a free consultation and let me help relieve you of the burden and stress of the legal process.

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April Dunaway Wise concentrates her practice in the area of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, and special needs planning and settlement planning. She also handles other probate court matters including guardianships, conservatorships, and adoptions. April received her bachelor’s degree in accounting, cum laude, from Auburn University in 2004 and her juris doctorate, magna cum laude, from Cumberland School of Law in 2008. A native of Enterprise, Alabama, April served on the Editorial Board of the Cumberland Law Review as the Symposium Editor and served as an Abraham Caruthers Fellow for Cumberland’s Legal Research and Writing program. While in law school, April also served as President of the Christian Legal Society. In addition to the practice of law, April has served as an adjunct professor at Auburn University Montgomery where she taught Estate Planning to upper-level under-graduate students and graduate students. April actively serves in the Montgomery Capital Rotary Club. April is a member of the Montgomery Emerge Torchbearers Leadership Class IV.

After working as a law clerk in Beasley Allen Law Firm’s Personal Injury/Products Liability Section, Stephanie began working in the firm's Toxic Torts Section in April 2011, handling cases related to the BP Oil Spill litigation and settlement. She is now an associate in the Personal Injury/Products Liability Section, where she handles complex litigation and appellate proceedings.. Notable Cases. Stephanie has successfully argued and tried cases in state and federal courts throughout Alabama and the United States. She has been a part of trial teams that have received over $30 million in verdicts or settlements and has become a legal scholar on the topic of personal jurisdiction. She frequently writes and speaks on this subject in court and at legal conferences.. Most recently, she was a member of the trial team that secured a verdict from a Georgia jury in favor of the family of Alfred Holt, who was killed after a Michelin Pilot tire failed on the recreational vehicle he was driving and the RV crashed into a tree. The case was brought against Southland Motor Home Center, which provided maintenance and service on the RV and had refused to take any responsibility for his death.. Professional Associations. Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, Alabama state courts and all Alabama federal courts, Stephanie is an active member in the American Association of Justice, Attorney Information Exchange Group, Alabama Association of Justice, Montgomery County Young Lawyer’s Association and Montgomery County Association for Justice. She is president of the Montgomery chapter of the Alabama Head Injury Foundation.. Education. Stephanie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Troy University in 2007 with a double major in political science and psychology. Before starting law school, she worked as a crisis counselor with the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Enterprise, Alabama, tornado recovery efforts. Stephanie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in May 2011. While in law school, she received ten Best Paper Awards and the Best Advocate Award in Trial Advocacy. She served as a senior editor on the Faulkner Law Review and as a senior member of the Board of Advocates.. Community Involvement. Stephanie and her husband, David, are members of Frazer United Methodist Church. They enjoy spending time with their daughter, family and friends.

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.