Litigation lawyers in Alabama Douglas Hargett to Frederick Garfield

Firm: Hall | Tanner | Hargett | PC

201 North Water Street , Tuscumbia , Alabama 35674 Zip code: 35674

Practice Areas: Litigation

Douglas Hargett is a native of Cherokee, Alabama. He practiced law in Huntsville in two of Alabama’s largest law firms, Maynard Cooper & Gale, P.C. and Balch & Bingham LLP, before returning home to join Hall | Tanner | Hargett as a partner in July, 2009. As a trial lawyer, Douglas regularly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution proceedings (arbitration and mediation) throughout North Alabama.. Douglas attended law school at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Law, graduating cum laude. While at Ole Miss, he served as an Associate Editor of the Mississippi Law Journal (excellence in legal writing) and on the Executive Committee of the Moot Court Board (excellence in trial advocacy). Prior to law school, Douglas attended the University of North Alabama (UNA) on baseball and leadership scholarships and graduated magna cum laude with a double-major in Political Science and Biology. Douglas was twice named the Disney Wide World of Sports National Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Verizon Academic All-American of the Year for all College Divisions, in addition to being named as a Rawlings All-American First Baseman and the Alabama Sportswriters’ Small College Athlete of the Year. He also received UNA’s prestigious Turris Fidelis Award for outstanding service to the University.. Douglas was selected by Super Lawyers as a 2013 Alabama Rising Star for demonstrating excellence in the practice of law, an honor limited to only 2.5 percent of attorneys within the state. He has also been rated as an AV Preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell since 2011, the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards. He has been recognized in Business Alabama’s publication of Top Attorneys: Alabama’s Outstanding Young Lawyers. Douglas was elected and served as President of the Colbert County Bar Association in 2012. While practicing law in Huntsville, Douglas was elected by his peers to serve as President Elect of the Huntsville Young Lawyers. In 2009, he was nominated to receive the Huntsville/Madison County Young Professional of the Year Award before returning home to the Shoals to practice law.. Douglas is married to the former Courtney Horton of Sheffield, Alabama. Outside of the office, Douglas enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, coaching his children’s youth sports teams, politics, golf and running.

Firm: Christian & Small LLP

505 20th St N Ste 1800 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Duncan Y. Manley is a trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience. He is a graduate of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee where he obtained a B.A. degree majoring in political science.. Thereafter, he was accepted to and graduated from the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, obtaining his commission as an Ensign. While on active duty, he served on U.S. Navy ships on the West Coast of the United States. After completing his Naval service, he entered Vanderbilt University School of Law and upon graduation, began his legal career with the law firm of Rives, Peterson, Pettus & Conway. In due course, Mr. Manley was made a partner and subsequently served on the Executive Committee and was managing partner for many years. The firm, then known as Rives & Peterson, was disolved in 2001 and the firm was renamed Christian & Small LLP.. Early in his career, Mr. Manley earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is its highest rating and is based upon peer review. This rating relates to Mr. Manley's ethical standards and legal ability and is based upon demonstrated legal skills and adherence to professional standards of conduct.. Under Mr. Manley's leadership, Christian & Small became a member of The International Society of Primerus Law Firms. The firm was admitted to Primerus only after a rigorous evaluation from lawyers, judges, current and former clients and insurance carriers.. Mr. Manley has been active in this organization serving as the chairman of the Primerus Defense Institute from 2004 to 2007. He was named Chair Emeritus in 2007, a position he currently holds. In 2011, Mr. Manley was a presenter at the Primerus Defense Institute Annual Convocation. Manley spoke on Attorneys as Problem Solvers - How Companies Can Control Litigation Costs.

Firm: Webb Mcneill Walker, PC

Po Box 238 , Montgomery , Alabama 36101 Zip code: 36101

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC

2323 2nd Ave N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Beasley Allen Crow Methvin Portis & Miles, PC

218 Commerce Street , Montgomery , Alabama 36104 Zip code: 36104

Practice Areas: Litigation

Frank has practiced in the area of pharmaceutical product liability with Beasley Allen Law Firm since 2001. He brings 17 years of litigation experience to the Mass Torts Section. His most recent work at Beasley Allen is on behalf of individuals who have died or suffered cardiac events after receiving dialysis treatment involving drug Granuflo, manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care.. Frank has also worked on behalf of clients who suffered severe injury to their shoulder joint as a result of the use of a pain pump after shoulder surgery. These cases were fought in courts across the country. All of those cases were resolved by 2012 after a trial in January 2009 resulted in a $5.4-million-dollar verdict for plaintiffs and another trial resulted in a defense verdict.. Also in 2012, Frank tried three of the firm's hormone replacement therapy (HRT) breast cancer cases. The first was in Omaha, Nebraska, and others followed. After a four-week trial, the jury for a case in Salt Lake City, Utah, returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $5.1 million. The entire award was for compensatory damages.. Frank also enrolled all of the firm's 10,000 Propulsid claimants in the MDL settlement program. He represented a group of claimants who suffered various injuries from a rheumatoid arthritis medication, and it was resolved after extensive negotiation.. Beginning in 2005, Frank served as the vice chairman of the sales and marketing committee for the Vioxx MDL in New Orleans. Frank participated in several of the firm's Vioxx trials. He led a team of lawyers who prepared video deposition cuts for several Vioxx trials as well as other aspects of a Vioxx MDL trial package. Much of the evidence presented at the MDL trials were through video depositions.. Frank was also appointed to the PSC for the Bextra/Celebrex MDL in San Francisco in 2007. In preparation for the first trial in the MDL, Frank was asked to lead another team of lawyers to prepare the video deposition cuts, which required many hours negotiating with defense counsel and providing a transcript to the MDL court for ruling on objections far in advance of the trial. He resolved the firm’s Bextra and Celebrex claims in 2009.. Frank and his staff also worked diligently in past years to provide compensation for the firm's Zyprexa clients. The clients’ claims were evaluated according to objective standards to determine whether they qualified for payment and how much they would be allotted. Initial compensation payments began in late 2008, and final payments to all clients were made in early 2011.. In addition, he was responsible for preparing the firm's first Rezulin case for trial, helping generate the first group settlement of Rezulin cases in the country. Additional group settlements of the firm’s Rezulin cases occurred in the fall of 2002 and the spring of 2003, culminating in all the firm's Rezulin cases being resolved in 2004. The amounts of the Rezulin settlements are all confidential.. Frank was also part of the Mass Tort section's Baycol team beginning in 2001. Frank was responsible for taking several key depositions in this national litigation. He worked on the settlement of most of the firm's Baycol cases, resulting in settlements in excess of $70 million.. Frank has also handled several cases that were not mass torts. He filed a lawsuit alleging Neurontin caused the client to commit suicide, which was resolved successfully. He continues to investigate claims involving drugs that cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, having resolved claims for two clients who were blinded by it. In late 2008, he worked to resolve a claim for a child who required a liver transplant after ingestion of an antibiotic, and in 2009, he resolved a family’s claim after their child died from liver failure from ingestion of an antibiotic. He has been instrumental in resolving other pharmaceutical litigation on a confidential basis.. Awards. Best Lawyers® recently announced that Frank Woodson was selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer-review. The methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues and is the oldest peer-reviewed publication in the profession. He has been included on the list since 2016.. Publicity. Frank frequently spoke about the Baycol litigation, including at the 2002 ATLA Convention in Atlanta, the Baycol "Hot Doc's" Seminar in Phoenix and on the first live Internet seminar broadcast for plaintiff attorneys held in Newark, New Jersey. His other seminars include a "Mass Torts Made Perfect" seminar in New York City on Vioxx; an ATLA teleseminar entitled, "Pain Killers and the FDA;" another Vioxx seminar in Jackson, Mississippi; seminars in Alabama on preemption and ethics; and an AAJ seminar in Las Vegas regarding pain pump litigation.. Frank is the author of "Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation - An Overview," "The Bayer Criminal Convictions" and "Forget Tort reform; We Want Immunity." Legal 500 hailed his trial work in its 2008 edition, stating, “Frank Woodson is an important member of the team (Mass Torts), and has been influential in Zyprexa and Vioxx litigation,” after previously praising Frank by stating, “Frank Woodson, considered by many to be [Beasley Allen Mass Torts Section Head Andy] Birchfield's ‘right hand man,’ maintains a multi-faceted practice that sees him active in a variety of cases, including Vioxx litigation, and has recently been at the forefront of the firm's Zyprexa caseload. In addition, he has emerged as the firm's go-to attorney for claims related to Stevens-Johnson syndrome.”

63 South Royal Street , Mobile , Alabama 36602 Zip code: 36602

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC

2224 1st Avenue North , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Erik’s training as a lawyer began early in life at the family dinner table. During those meals, his father, Stephen D. Heninger, who is the senior partner at Heninger Garrison Davis, would chronicle the stories of his clients and the law’s potential to help those who have been harmed. These lessons provided a solid foundation and direction for Erik in his passion for the practice of law. Because of these early moments, once Erik passed the bar exam, representing plaintiffs in courtrooms across the country truly became a family business. After growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Erik attended Birmingham-Southern College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English. Shortly thereafter, his path into law became evident as he graduated from Cumberland School of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2001. Erik is a member of the State Bars of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi and maintains a consistent presence in each state. The majority of his practice is devoted to representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation. While civil litigation is the vehicle through which he works, Erik’s passion is helping people who suffer from catastrophic injuries such as severe brain and spine damage.. In addition to assisting clients, Erik believes that serving in state and national bar associations is essential to being a complete lawyer. Given that belief, Erik makes a point of being active in city, state and national legal organizations. He is very active in the American Association of Justice (AAJ) where he teaches trial advocacy and litigation techniques to other lawyers across the country. These trial colleges allow Erik to offer his knowledge and experience and also expose him to innovative ideas being used by other lawyers. Erik also focuses on the State of Alabama through his involvement with the Alabama Association of Justice (ALAJ), serving as an Officer since 2017.. Currently, Erik represents the 10th Judicial Circuit (Birmingham) as an elected member of the Board of Bar Commissioners for the Alabama State Bar. As part of his Commissioner responsibilities, Erik sits on the Alabama State Bar Character & Fitness Committee and the Disciplinary Rules & Enforcement Committee. Finally, he has been a member of the Birmingham Bar Executive Committee since 2016. Erik is “AV Preeminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell – the highest possible distinction conferred by both professional peers and judges. In 2013, he was inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation only organization committed to preserving the right to trial by jury. Erik was also recently named “Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama” a second time by Super Lawyers in 2017. His favorite professional experiences include being a part of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Leadership Vestavia Hills and Leadership Birmingham. While not working, Erik spends time with his wife, Kimberly, and their two young children, often on soccer fields or in basketball gyms and dance halls.

Firm: Tiffany & Bosco, Pa

2501 20th Pl S Ste 300 , Birmingham , Alabama 35223 Zip code: 35223

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Maynard Nexsen, PC

Po Box 18668 , Huntsville , Alabama 35804 Zip code: 35804

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Platinum Specialty Underwriters

4304 Fair Oaks Dr , Mountain Brk , Alabama 35213 Zip code: 35213

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Mcdowell Knight Roedder & Sledge LLC

11 North Water Street , Mobile , Alabama 36602 Zip code: 36602

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Merrell Law Firm, LLC

5113 Cyrus Circle , Hoover , Alabama 35242 Zip code: 35242

Practice Areas: Litigation

Managing Attorney Edward A. Merrell:. Mr. Merrell focuses his practice areas in civil litigation trials, property insurance law and trial work in domestic relations and criminal law. He has helped resolve matters worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for firm clients.  In 2018, Mr. Merrell was named one of Birmingham Magizines Top Civil Litigators.  ABC33/40 called him a "legal expert" during an on air interview regarding DNA.  In 2016, due to the number of hours of volunteer service, the Merrell Law Firm was the Birmingham Bar Associations Small firm of the Year. Background: Mr. Merrell's work history prior to becoming an attorney includes nearly 10 years in the criminal justice system working as a police officer, detention officer, and instructor.  He has over 8 years’ experience in the insurance industry working claims.  He has almost 10 years’ experience working with youth at the YMCA.  He was a member of the Birmingham School of Law's honor society, graduating as the organization's treasurer and also served as special prosecutor on the honor court.  He served a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 13 years where he was a staff officer, instructor, and crew member.   Mr. Merrell spends all of his time outside of the office with his family, especially his daughter.  He is an avid Golfer and enjoys history, Gettysburg and Williamsburg especially.  Member: Bar of the State of AlabamaAmerican Bar Association

Firm: Phelps Dunbar LLP

101 Dauphin Street, Suite 1000 , Mobile , Alabama 36602 Zip code: 36602

Practice Areas: Litigation

Barrett Hails practices in the area of litigation and admiralty/maritime law. His practice includes representing manufacturers, general contractors, premise owners, and businesses in complex and commercial litigation.

Firm: Balch & Bingham, LLP

Po Box 306 , Birmingham , Alabama 35201 Zip code: 35201

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Christian & Small, LLP

505 20th St N Ste 1800 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Spain & Gillon, LLC

The Zinszer Building , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Lightfoot Franklin & White, LLC

400 20th St N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Lightfoot Franklin & White, LLC

400 20th St N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Lightfoot Franklin & White, LLC

400 20th St N , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 Zip code: 35203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

2 N Jackson St Ste 202 , Montgomery , Alabama 36104 Zip code: 36104

Practice Areas: Litigation