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Tara L. Whitaker is a family law and divorce attorney with a practice located in downtown Birmingham.  Tara is known for her dedication to her clients, her hard work and her professionalism both in and out of the courtroom.  Tara is further known for her adaptive nature as a fierce competitor to obtain the best possible result for her clients.  Tara is a savvy negotiator and a quick thinker, which helps her have such a competitive edge in fighting for her client’s rights.  Although Tara may be fierce in the courtroom, she develops a trusting relationship with her clients and goes the extra mile in making sure her client not only feels comfortable in speaking with her, but also ensuring that each client is treated as a top priority.  Tara understands that family law related matters, such as divorce, child custody, visitation, alimony, etc. are very sensitive in nature and her goal is to not only achieve the best result possible, but to also relieve some of the stress her clients may be experiencing.

Joseph Somma is a Family Law attorney practicing for the last 16 years out of Birmingham Alabama. In addition to family law, Mr. Somma also provides help to clients with real estate & probate matters. Before entering the legal field Mr. Somma studied political science at the University of Mississippi and then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor.. Mr. Somma’s philosophy is to provide caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable services for clients, while truly listening to the needs of his clients. Joseph has the unique approach prefering to have a smaller number of clients who use him for all their legal needs and who feel comfortable and confident in his representation.. When he is not practicing law Mr. Somma enjoys woodworking, his dogs, home improvement, spending time with friends and enjoying classic car collecting and restoration.

Jennifer Wales, a Birmingham native, has built a distinguished legal career with a focus on international and domestic law. She graduated from Huntingdon College in 2001 and earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2004, where she also received a Certificate in International Law. During her studies, Jennifer participated in international law programs in Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Dublin, and contributed to the textbook International Trade and Business: Law, Policy and Ethics with a chapter on European Contract Law and lex mercatoria.. In 2005, Jennifer completed her LL.M. in International Trade and Regulation and European Union Law at Trinity College, Dublin. Returning to Birmingham, she was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2006 and joined Beddow, Erben, Bowen & Wales, P.A. as of counsel in January 2007.. Jennifer’s professional affiliations include the Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Her extensive international education and legal acumen bring a unique perspective to the firm, enabling her to provide exceptional service to clients navigating complex legal challenges.

Honora McKeown Gathings is a founding partner in Gathings Law. She hails from St. Petersburg, Florida, where she continued on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 1975. She is a 1978 graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. While in law school, Mrs. Gathings served on the Moot Court Board from 1976-1978 and was also Associate Editor of The American Journal of Trial Advocacy.. Mrs. Gathings has been involved in complex litigation, including business tort litigation, toxic, environmental, and pharmaceutical tort litigation, serious personal injury, consumer class actions, products liability, fraud, and international law. She is a member of the Alabama Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association. She is also a member of the American Association for Justice, where she is a member of the business tort section, the international practice section and the toxic, environmental, and pharmaceutical tort section. Mrs. Gathings has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, various United States District Courts in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, as well as both the Alabama and Florida Supreme Courts.

"Your Case Goals Are Our Mission". I am committed to represent my clients with competence, faithfulness, diligence and sound judgment. I strive to enhance the clients access to the legal system and protection under the law by explaining the law as it relates to the legal matter at hand. Emphasis is on assisting clients understand the law, available options and work with the clients to resolve the legal issues before them.. My many years working in the healthcare system as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner and in healthcare management in the public and private arenas coupled with my legal knowledge provides a unique opportunity to assist individual and families with related legal matters.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Spring Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Spring Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Spring Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Spring Hill and surrounding areas.