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Firm: Phelps Dunbar
101 Dauphin Street, Suite 1000 , Mobile , Alabama 36602
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Labor , Products Liability, Government, Government, Government
Jay Minus practices in the areas of municipal law, commercial litigation and labor and employment. His practice focuses on all aspects of employment law in the defense of union issues, Title VII ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and civil rights claims. Mr. Minus also specializes in personal injury claims involving wrongful death, products liability, industrial accidents, and fraud. As general counsel for two cities, he handles all aspects relating to city operations including public meetings, municipal contracts, municipal development and municipal financing. He also handles insurance coverage questions for numerous clients. His clients include municipal corporations, manufacturers, contractors, service providers, shipping companies, automobile dealerships, physicians/medical providers, shipyards and insurance companies. He regularly appears in Alabama and Federal Courts. Mr. Minus is a certified mediator and serves as City attorney for the cities of Chickasaw and Satsuma, Alabama. He also serves as attorney for the Chickasaw Industrial Development Board, the Utilities Board for the City of Chickasaw, and for the Waterworks and Sewer Board for the City of Satsuma. Mr. Minus was with Lyons, Pipes & Cook in Mobile before the firm joined Phelps Dunbar.
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— Juret Jones
Firm: Spear, Spear & Hamby, P.C.
169 Dauphin St. , Mobile , Alabama 36602
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor , ERISA, Taxation - State & Federal, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
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Firm: Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie & Associates, P.L.L.C.
102 South Side Square , Huntsville , Alabama 35801
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Adoption, Animal Bites, Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Corporate , Divorce, Elder , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Family , Franchise , General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Head and Spinal Injuries, Insurance , Mergers & Acquisitions, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Slip and Fall, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Trucking Accidents, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
The Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie has been serving clients since 2004 with integrity, intelligence and diligence.. In 2015 Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. One of the best family lawyers in Huntsville, Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 10 under 40 of Alabama Family Lawyers by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.. In 2014 Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. He was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers and as one of the TOP TEN Criminal Defense attorneys in Alabama under 40 by the Prestigious National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. The owner of the Law Office, Attorney Mitchell J. Howie, truly believes in service to this country. Major Mitchell J. Howie completed his service on Active Duty in the United States Air Force as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General Corps. He entered the Air Force through the Direct Appointment Program on May 27th, 2005 and began his active duty service on July 3rd, 2005. His official date of separation from active duty was September 28th, 2009.. Prior to entrance onto active duty, Mr. Howie worked as Chief of Staff to a representative at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. As an attorney in private practice he excelled at serving clients throughout Austin, Houston and Galveston, Texas with effective and efficient legal representation in various civil and criminal matters, to include: personal injury law, premises liability litigation, criminal defense, driving under the influence (DUI) litigation, debt collection, construction law, business law, contract law and family law.. As a government attorney, Major Howie's military career took him all over the United States. He first served the country as a military attorney at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona for two years. His last station was Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Major Howie deployed to Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) for legal support of domestic operations related to the "global war on terrorism.". While on active duty, Major Howie answered the country's call to serve in a multitude of arenas. He managed and oversaw a program in Tucson, Arizona which provided excellent legal assistance to deploying airmen on civil law matters including wills, powers of attorneys, general legal guidance on domestic relations, family law, personal injury law, bankruptcy, consumer affairs, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).. Major Howie worked tirelessly as a contracts attorney reviewing government contracts valued at over 25 million dollars.. Major Howie expertly prosecuted criminals and worked diligently as a trial attorney in litigating the government's case to secure convictions and justice in 17 courts martial. His recent litigation included a trial that led to the only life sentence ever adjudged at Pope Air Force Base. Major Howie acted as the government's representative and gifted advocate in countless administrative proceedings and ensured justice for the government and all parties involved.. Mr. Howie also served as Special Assistant to the United States Attorney within the Department of Justice. In this position as the sole federal prosecutor, he personally prosecuted over 300 federal cases ranging from a wide array of criminal offenses to include: minor traffic offenses; larceny offenses, theft offenses; drug offenses; domestic violence offenses; Driving Under Influence litigation (DUI), Driving While Impaired litigation; Child Neglect litigation and Child Abuse litigation.. Mr. Howie is a member of the Texas Bar since 2004 and the Alabama Bar since 2010. Mr. Howie is also a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association and the National Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association. The Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie is currently accepting clients as an Alabama attorney.. Mr. Howie has continued his service to the country in the reserves. Major Howie was chosen to be an instructor on a distinguished team of Reservists to teach other JAGs military trial advocacy and continues teaching others while running his law practice.
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“him for any criminal charge that someone may be dealing with. Thank you Mr. Howie!”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Howie is a fighter for his clients no matter what the situation may be, very knowledgeable in criminal law, and just a great person.”
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“Mr. Howie and his team were professional, helpful, caring, and succinct throughout the entire process. I’m incredibly grateful for their support, they made a very challenging exper…”
— Casey Adam
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Firm: M.S. McNair, Attorney at Law, PC
2151 Government St , Mobile , Alabama 36606
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Criminal Defense , Discrimination, Divorce, Elder , Employment & Labor , Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Juvenile , Personal Injury, Probate , Sexual Harassment, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Family, Family, Family, Family
When M. S. McNAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. was established, there was one thought on our mind: to offer accessible, personalized legal services to the citizens of Mobile, Alabama and the surrounding areas. That is what we have always given our clients.. M. S. McNAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. is a licensed law firm with over 37 years of experience in legal matters. Our years of study and dedication are reflected in the quality services that we continue to provide to our clients. With dependable skill sets and attention that will never waver, M. S. McNAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. will listen to your case and give you the proper counsel.. LEGAL EDUCATION: The University of Alabama School of Law LLM, Master of Laws (in Taxation) August, 1983 Juris Doctor Degree, January, 1978EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Police Legal Advisor, Mobile Police Department 1978-1980 Private Practice, 1980-1986 Part Time Police Attorney for the City of Mobile, 1986-1990 Private Practice, 1990-Present. Legal Disclaimer: “No Representation Is Made That The Quality Of Legal Services To Be Performed Is Greater Than The Quality Of Legal Services Performed By Other Lawyers.”
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“Mr. McNair cared about my case and did a great job. My case was somewhat involved and he was very he”
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“I would give this company zero stars if that were an option. This has been, without question, the most unprofessional and frustrating business experience I...”
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“Worst lawyers in Mobile AL. They are too incompetent to have such terrible attitudes. I will literally represent myself in court before I put anything in their hands. Please do not…”
— Jasmine Crook
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Firm: Maynard Cooper & Gale, PC
1901 6th Ave N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor , Labor , Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Firm: Maynard Nexsen, PC
1901 6th Ave N Ste 1700 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“Matthew Penfield is a knowledgeable and diligent attorney who I am pleased to endorse.”
Firm: Maynard, Cooper & Gale, PC
1901 6th Ave N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I would recommend Matt to any employers in need of an Employee Benefits or Labor and Employment attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and puts the needs of his clients above all …”
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Firm: Lowe Mobley Lowe & LeDuke
109 1st Ave. SW , Hamilton , Alabama 35570
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Family , Wills, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“Did a great service for us I would recommend”
— Taylor Fisher
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Firm: Parnell Thompson LLC
200 Office Park Drive, Suite 328 , Birmingham , Alabama 35223
Practice Areas: Environmental , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Ms. Thompson advises and represents governmental entities, corporate clients as well as non-profits and individuals throughout the State of Alabama. She utilizes her years of experience to provide creative solutions to complex issues in the areas of corporate law, employment law, governmental and public sector law and environmental law. She is experenced in all aspects of corporate representation including drafting and negotiating contracts and transactions, acquisitions, sales and transfers as well as day-to-day advice on corporate governance. Her extensive municipal and public sector experience has given her a unique and sophisticated expertise in all state and federal statutes that impact Alabama pubic bodies and agencies on a day-to-day basis. She also has extensive experience in employment and labor law and provides proactive and preventative training and guidance on FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, ADEA, Titile VII and other employment matters. She has reviewed and drafted employee handbooks and manuals in these areas and has successfuly defended claims before the EEOC as well as state and federal courts. She was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.
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“t at along with my own interest. I would have nor hesitation to recommend her as an attorney to any”
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“Mary is very detailed oriented and gets the job done!”
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Firm: Fisher & Phillips, LLP
2323 2nd Avenue North. , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Civil , Class Actions, Health Care & Hospitalization, Intellectual Property , Labor , Products Liability, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Marion Walker was born in Tuscaloosa, AL and has practiced law in Birmingham for 40 years. Her practice has been varied but she has handled primarily employment discrimination litigation, contracts and business disputes for employers for the last 17 years. She has handled more than 86 cases to verdict and appeared before courts in multiple jurisdictions as well as arbitral forums, the EEOC and the DOL. Clients with from 200 to 65,000 employees have relied upon Marion for counsel in employment matters, including whistleblower defense. For more than 20 years, Marion has been involved in providing mediation services for varied types of cases. In addition to employment matters, Marion has handled litigation involving personal injury, including products liability (drug & appliance), vehicular accidents, Qui Tam claims, tax, real estate, construction, business dissolutions, stock holder derivative suits and securities.. Among professional organizations, Marion belongs to the International Association of Defense Counsel, Litigation Counsel of America where she is a Fellow, Defense Research Institute, American Bar Association, Alabama and Georgia Bar Associations and the Birmingham Bar. She is licensed to practice law in AL and GA and in federal courts in those states and in Southern Mississippi, Northern & Middle Florida and Alaska. She is a member in good standing of the Fifth, Ninth, Eleventh and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. In law school Marion served on the Cumberland Law Review for 3 years, was Comments editor for one and served as an Associate Justice of the Moot Court for 3 years.. In the last 6 years, Marion has written articles and presented seminars on trade secrets, the OFCCP, Davis-Bacon and Service Acts, E-discovery preservation and production duties, social media in the workplace, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Whistleblower provisions. and the interaction of the FMLA, ADA and Work Comp statutes.. While generally working on hourly rates for legal services, Marion will consider contingency fee agreements in business cases where appropriate.
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“rn needing top lever complicated trial work.”
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Firm: Schreiber Dispute Resolution, P.C.
2231 20th Ave. S. , Birmingham , Alabama 35223
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Civil , Education , Employment & Labor , Mediation, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation
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“high success rate in assisting the parties in reaching resolution at mediation. I strongly recommend”
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“Allen is an excellent lawyer and mediator. He has excellent negotiation skills. He is hardworking and extremely ethical in his dealings with other lawyers and clients.”
Firm: Balch & Bingham LLP
1901 6th Ave N Ste 1500 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: General Practice, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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1600 Woodmere Drive , Birmingham , Alabama 35226
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“She is simply the best. She is caring yet-so efficient. Although she is very professional she explained things to us in layman terms to make sure we...a client”
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“Leirin held a position I later filed at a small firm in Hoover, Alabama. I saw her work. She's first rate. Highly endorse.”
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Firm: Holt & Associates, LLC
7581 Spanish Fort Blvd , Spanish Fort , Alabama 36527
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor , Health Care & Hospitalization, Taxation - State & Federal, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Trusts, Trusts
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“Attorney Holt is a highly skilled personal injury attorney who brings great peace and relief to his clients.”
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“Him and his team told me that the total would be $5000 and this was to be paid upfront in which I did. But in the final paperwork, they took another $5000 off the settlement. When …”
— Christina Hilt
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Firm: Fonteneau & Arnold LLC
2151 Highland Avenue, Suite 110 , Birmingham , Alabama 35205
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Kira Fonteneau was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. In 2005, Kira began her legal career in Birmingham. Ms. Fonteneau is Licensed to practice law in Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia, but focuses her practice in Alabama. From 2013 until 2016 Kira served as Jefferson County’s first Public Defender. Prior to joining the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Fonteneau maintained an active practice focusing in criminal defense, employment law, and other civil litigation. She currently serves on the Birmingham Bar Association’s Executive Committee, The Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners and the American Diabetes Association’s National Legal Advocacy Subcommittee.
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“Consulted with attorney's assistant. Courteous and professional. Would recommend to a friend who nee”
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“Leader in the field of employment law. Every time I have a chance to hear Kira speak, I'm listening carefully. She is a brilliant and a leader in our field. Highly endorse.”
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“Kira Fonteneau is the best. Thank you Kira !”
— jeremy livingston
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Firm: Scott Dukes and Geisler, P.C.
Concord Center 2100 Third Avenue North , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“I not only went to law school with Ms. Geisler, but have since had the pleasure of being opposing counsel in matters with her. Ms. Geisler is a consummate professional, is well ver…”
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Firm: The Cochran Firm
1929 3rd Ave N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Constitutional , Education , Employment & Labor , Labor , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“Professional and results-oriented. Excellent communication skills and outstanding customer service t”
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“I endorse Kelvin. He is a great advocate for his clients.”
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Firm: Wrady & Michel, LLC
505 20th Street North , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Employment, , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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“I was nervous since several attorneys would not take my case. They advised me that it wouldn't easy”
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“Just when I didn't think we would get a settlement, I receive an email from Joshua and we are going to get a settlement. I was pleased with their service...”
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“I endorse Josh. He has a strong reputation with his peers.”
Firm: Wrady & Michel, LLC
505 20th St N Ste 1650 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Joshua is a Birmingham native and 2012 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he studied History and Political Science. After graduating from UAB, Joshua worked in sales at a large, multinational company. During this time, Joshua gained an appreciation for the challenges and potential abuse that employees face on a daily basis. It was this experience that motivated Joshua to go back to law school.. Joshua graduated from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in May 2017. Joshua was named to the Dean's List 5 times during law school. As a first year law student at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Joshua was awarded the Best Paper Award for Constitutional Law I and was selected to compete in the First Year Moot Court Competition. Joshua was an active member of the Samford Campus Veterans Association and the Judge James Edwin Horton Inn of Court.. Joshua is also a veteran and is currently serving in the Army Reserve. In 2009, Joshua deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where his unit conducted convoy security operations throughout southern Afghanistan. Joshua was recently selected to receive a commission as a 1st Lieutenant and will continue his military service as a Judge Advocate in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps.. Joshua and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of two wonderful children. In his free time, Joshua enjoys reading books about early American history, running, and playing with his kids.
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“I endorse Josh. He works very hard for his clients and is a great advocate.”
Firm: DeWayne Pope, LLC
2100 1st Ave N Ste 600 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
I serve as an employment law/human resources counsel for small and mid-size businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. In this capacity, I assist companies on a broad range of issues including contracts (employment, independent contractor, confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicitation), human resources (policy and procedure review and development, assisting with day-to-day human resource issues), compliance (ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Title VII), training and represent companies in administrative proceedings.
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“DeWayne has provided my clients with advice in the employment law arena many times over the last few years. DeWayne is personable and has a broad range of knowledge regarding emplo…”
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“If only you can give 1 star. Company lied at court to force me over there saying they gave communication with no one hearing back. Went to court, got them to ACTUALLY talk and agre…”
— Megan Cooper