Karlos Finley
Rating:
5 / 5
Karlos is descended from individuals who dedicated their lives to the service of our community. His grandfather arrived in Mobile in 1916 as a young doctor who had recently graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. James A. Franklin (Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.) served the citizens of Mobile’s medical needs for 53 years. Karlos’s parents Mr. James H. Finley and Mrs. Joycelyn Franklin-Finley started out as educators. Mr. Finley went on to become a pharmacist and opened the first African American chain of drug stores (Finley’s Drug Stores) in the State of Alabama. Mrs. Finley remained a teacher and taught in the Mobile County Public School System for more than 25 years. They, along with other progressive thinkers, led the Civil Rights movement of the late 1960's and early 1970's in Mobile with the goal of bringing about a more unified community. Their efforts helped to send the first African American State Representatives from Mobile County to the State House in Montgomery. Karlos attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School as a child until his family moved north, to Michigan in the mid 1970's. He returned home to Mobile in 1982 and Graduated from John L. Leflore High School in 1983. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He served honorably from 1983 to 1988. While serving on the USCGC Buttonwood, he received a meritorious commendation for relief efforts during Hurricane Opal and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal while serving aboard the USCGC Westwind. He was honorably discharged and entered the private sector with Chevron USA, Lafayette, LA as an Able Seaman. Karlos again returned home to Mobile in 1989 and began work at Scott Paper Company/Kimberly-Clark Corporation. During his ten years in the paper industry, Karlos served as a member of the United Way Executive Committee for its annual campaign and helped to coordinate its annual Day of Caring. With a passion for helping children, he participated in the Moorer YMCA’s mentoring program and Corporate Games. In 1999 Karlos earned his Bachelors Degree in Management, Cum Laude, from the University of Mobile. He then enrolled at Miles Law School in Fairfield, AL. He served as Student Bar Association Vice-President in 2004 and President in 2005, graduating as his class’s Valedictorian. While in law school, Karlos served as Judicial Law Clerk to Circuit Judge Eugene R. Verin, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Jefferson County, Alabama. He served as a member of the Bessemer Cut-Off Domestic Violence Task Force, the Bessemer Child Advocacy Center and participated in the Kawanis Club’s Elementary Reading Initiative. Upon Being licensed to practice law in 2006, he began service at the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office where he represented the State of Alabama in the Juvenile and Adult Court Systems, at the District and Circuit Court levels. In addition to his regular duties as an Assistant District Attorney, he gave the District Attorney’s Office’s weekly Early Warning Truancy address to children attending schools throughout Mobile County and their parents to insure an understanding of the laws that govern truancy, while underscoring the importance of education. Karlos served as President of the 2008 class of Leadership Mobile and currently serves as President of the Mobile chapter of the Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform, President of the Vernon Z. Crawford Bay Area Bar Association and Parliamentarian for the Alabama Lawyers Association. He is a member in good standing of the Board of Directors for the Dearborn Street YMCA and 15 Place Homeless Shelter. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the American Association for Justice, the Mobile Bar Association, the South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, and the Paul W. Brock Mobile Inns of Court. Karlos brings his inherited passion for helping others and his strong sense of community into the courtroom, as well as during the claim stage of representation, ensuring that the rights of clients and their families are protected, and that they are treated fairly and with the respect and dignity that they deserve.
Area of Practice: Car Accidents
Zip code: 36606, Mobile, Alabama
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Andrew Citrin
Rating:
3.9 / 4
At Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys, we operate on five core values- TRIAL. These CORE VALUES are. T: TenaciousHungry, hard-working; We give 100% on every job. Our proactive work ethic extends beyond 8-5, Monday-Friday. Our suggested hours of operations are guidelines, not limitations. Dedicated to winning; We do everything in our power to ensure that our clients get what they are entitled to. We aggressively and creatively stand up for our clients’ rights. If we don’t win, we take it personally. It feels like punch to the gut.R: ReliableOur word is our bond. Our yes means yes and our no means no. People can count on us to do what we say we'll do. We are responsive. Judges, attorneys, adjusters and the community know that when we tell them something, it’s accurate. We never steal cases from other law firms.I: ImpressiveWe make a positive impression wherever we go in our appearance, our speech, our conduct, our offices and our work. We have an excellent reputation; people know us as honest and aggressive. Our work is impeccable, and on time with no errors or misstatement of law or facts. We recognize that the most important impression we make is upon our clients, therefore we provide outstanding client service. Our clients are often hurt, weary and sometimes destitute, but we make them feel welcome and important. We are people pleasers, regardless of how bitter or frustrated our clients may be when they walk in the front door. We give our clients our complete attention and focus.A: AccomplishedWe are competent and experienced in what we do. This is not our first rodeo. We are proven winners in our area of specialty. We have exceeded client expectations for decades. We are dedicated to the craft - and are constantly improving.L: LoyalLoyal to each other. We care about and respect each other - we don't talk behind each others' backs or gossip. We use direct and respectful radical candor in our communication. We are team players who step outside of our assigned duties to assist each other in getting the job done. We bring a fun & positive attitude to work. Loyal to the firm. We support the firm and maintain confidentiality regarding client and firm matters at all times. Loyal to our community. We are committed to giving back in a significant and visible way and to making a positive impact on our community!. In other words, we're here to serve you in the very best way possible. We'd love for you to rate us here on AVVO too! Andy Wins For You!
Area of Practice: Admiralty & Maritime, Defective Products, Insurance , Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Zip code: 36606, Mobile, Alabama
Contact: +1 (251) 607-1939
Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys.
851 E I-65 Service Rd South, Suite 800.
