Cottonwood Lawyers

Attorney Gregory A. Cade specializes in Environmental Law and Asbestos Occupational Exposure, with a remarkable professional experience of over 25 years. He has successfully recovered millions of dollars for toxic exposure victims struggling with lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, esophageal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, colon cancer, and pulmonary fibrosis. Gregory A. Cade is also the chairman of Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., which he joined in 1993 as an investigator and litigation paralegal. He is also a member of numerous renowned groups and associations, including the ABA and the National Registry of Environmental Professionals. Cade pursued a master’s program in Occupational...

Gregory S. Cusimano was born in Gadsden, Alabama and attended local schools. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1965 receiving a B.S. from the School of Commerce and Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1968. After returning to Gadsden, he actively served his community through various civic organizations. He has served as Executive Board member, Treasurer, Vice President, President, and Past President of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association. In 1988, he was appointed by the Alabama Supreme Court to serve on the...

We help you find the peace of mind that comes from taking care of your family and property. You want to protect your assets and save them for those you love. Almost every adult needs an estate plan: will, powers of attorney, and, sometimes, a trust. When someone dies, a close relative usually needs to open an estate in order to settle the deceased's affairs and make distributions to the heirs. Please call me if I might help you, and if I cannot, I'll try to find someone who can.

Brent clerked for the late Justice Reneau Almon on the Alabama Supreme Court before joining his Dad and brother at Burney and Burney. Over the last 24 years, Brent has focused his practice on helping individuals and families that have suffered serious personal injury and wrongful death as the result of someone else’s negligent and/or careless acts.

He has a proven track record of taking on difficult cases against large corporations and insurance companies and winning significant financial settlements for his clients.

Brent has also developed a significant nursing home abuse and neglect practice. He has successfully handled injury and death...

Spencer Larche has broad, large firm experience that he brings to organizations of all sizes in South Alabama. He represents major health care providers, banks and financial institutions, and companies covering a range of industries in their immigration and transactional matters.

From closing SBA and other loans to handling acquisitions, Spencer has a broad range of transactional and corporate experience that also includes advising clients on matters of corporate governance, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. Spencer is known for his practical and passionate approach to clients, as well as his approachability, accessibility, and responsiveness.

Spencer has become a sought-after lawyer by businesses...

Jason represents Social Security claimants in West Alabama. He appears for his clients in hearings before the Social Security Administration and appeals in federal court. His office is in the Browne House Law Group, right around the corner from the Social Security Office and Federal Courthouse in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

After practicing law in rural Kentucky and Western Colorado, he settled in Tuscaloosa with his wife. Jason got into this line of work after helping a client who had been unjustly treated by the agency and its rules.

In addition to Social Security work, Jason helps workers with employment...

Nelson is an Alabama Personal Injury Attorney represents clients in car and trucking accidents, dog bite cases, wrongful death actions, slip and fall cases and other insurance disputes. Nelson is from Arab, Alabama, where he grew up working with his Father and Grandfather on their small cattle farm. He is no stranger to hard work and will put that work ethic to good use when working on your case. Nelson graduated with special honors in his major from Jacksonville State University, where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. Nelson went Graduated in the top third of his class...

Our Bankruptcy Law Firm has been representing Consumer Debtors in Chapter 13 Debt Consolidation and Chapter 7 Straight Bankruptcy cases since 1993. We can stop the Foreclosure of your Home, stop Repossession of your Automobile and stop the Garnishment of your Paycheck. We can also provide relief with Taxes and Back Child Support. We provide a Free, Confidential consultation with Evening and Weekend Appointments available for your convenience. “We Help Good People Through Bad Times”

Dealing with any sort of legal issue is stressful and can take a toll on you, your family and everyone involved. The court processes are often long, drawn out and expensive, and you probably just want to be done with it as soon as possible. Jared Vaughn Attorney at Law understands this, and has dedicated his practice to help his clients through troubled legal waters.

From his office centralized in Gadsden, Alabama, Jared Vaughn provides experienced legal counsel in all matters of family law, criminal defense and personal injury. He knows that no matter the issue you are facing, you deserve...

Anne R. Moses received her B. A. from Barnard College, Columbia University, New York; and Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York and Alabama. Anne is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and former Chair of the Elder Law Services Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association. She also has received her Mediation Certification from the Alabama State Bar and serves on the Board of the SOS Foundation. She has been voted as one of the Best...

Mr. Wright is responsible for recovering and/or litigating cases with results of more than $200 million, including many notable results: a $22 million result in a products suit, a $17.3 million award in a commercial business dispute case, a $10 million verdict in a product liability case, a $7.5 million result in a breach of contract case, a $5.5 million result in a commercial case, a $3.76 million verdict in a pool drowning case, a $3 million result in a trucking case, a $3.3 million result in an industrial accident case, a $1.6 million award in a business-on-business dispute case,...

As the managing partner and founder of Knapp Law Firm and Knapp and Associates, I manage a team of skilled lawyers, legal professionals and support staff representing clients in multiple states across the Southeastern United States. Being licensed in seven states, a host of federal jurisdictions, a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar and operating four offices allows us to provide the best legal representation possible for our clients through the use of cutting edge technology, required continuing education for our professionals and having only the best people on our team. Whether our clients...

Attorney Kevin Ryan has practiced in the area of consumer and business bankruptcy law for more than 20 years. He worked his way through the College of Wooster, in Wooster Ohio while employed in the evenings. He was a four (4) year letterman and three (3) year starter on the College of Wooster football team and was a member of the NCAC All Conference Team (1992) and All Academic Team ( 1991-1992). After college, Attorney Ryan attended evening law school at The Cleveland Marshall College of Law while working...

Backed by an extensive education and years of experience, founder Barbara H. Agricola values each and every client and offers her clients a level of service and attention that is rarely experienced in the industry. Understanding not only Alabama and Georgia law but its personal implications, Barbara provides long-term advocacy and legal guidance that is designed to protect the interests, goals, and objectives of each client. With open and consistent communication being held as key to building a successful client/attorney relationship, Barbara focuses her every effort at remaining personally involved and available to her clients at all times.

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Mr. Crumbley grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. Over the years Mr. Crumbley has developed a broad range of experience, knowledge, and understanding in the paramedical, scientific, and legal fields. He spent thirteen (13) years working in the medical field as a Radiologic Technologist. Most of Mr. Crumbley's efforts during this time period were spent in the surgical and emergency suites of local hospitals. During this period, he developed a solid understanding of the limits of the human body as well as various procedures within the medical field. He also completed undergraduate studies and obtained his law degree during this time...

Cameron Hogan is the Managing Partner and founding member of Lloyd & Hogan. Cameron has consistently been awarded and recognized by consumer, business, and peer reviewed publications for excellence in Alabama and throughout the southeast. Cameron is A/V peer rated by Martindale Hubbell and has received the highest achievement of Platinum-level Client Champion rating. Although Cameron focuses his practice on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Plaintiff Civil Litigation, he also manages a diverse practice with some of the best attorneys in the state in areas such as Social Security Disability, Divorce and Family Law, and Tax Representation. Cameron has devoted...

My practice is devoted to civil defense litigation, including defending federal black lung claims, workers' compensation litigation, defending mass toxic torts, mining matters, and personal injury defense at both trial and appellate levels. I am admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama as well as the Eleventh Circuit of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Brian Noble has focused his legal career on helping people who have experienced workplace discrimination, sexual harassment or harassment in general, and retaliation. He has served his clients by representing them at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and in nearly every trial and appellate court associated with the State of Alabama. Including Alabama district and circuit courts, the Alabama Supreme Court, the Northern, Middle, and Southern United States District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Mr. Beckum has over seventeen years of legal experience representing individuals and small businesses in civil litigation and estate planning matters. Mr. Beckum's civil litigation practice focuses on employment litigation and construction litigation. He represents individuals throughout the State of Alabama that have been wrongfully terminated as a result of discrimination (race, gender, pregnancy, religion, and disability) and also represents victims of sexual harassment and retaliation. His construction litigation practice focuses on representing individuals who have purchased a home or condominium with defective work. He has successfully represented numerous homeowners, condominium associations, and small business owners...

Brian was born in Columbus, Georgia and raised in Phenix City, Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Auburn University and a Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. Upon his admittance to the Alabama State Bar, Brian began his legal career with a large firm in Mobile. He co-founded Braswell Murphy in 2012 so that he could focus his practice on the representation of individuals and families who have been affected by the wrongdoing of others. He is very active in the community and with the local and state bar...

Richard S. Frankowski is the owner of The Frankowski Firm, LLC based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada. Mr. Frankowski has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in court. His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions, and direct and derivative shareholder litigation. He is an AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars, as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Frankowski co-authored The Practitioner's Guide to...

We are DUI and personal injury attorneys. We help folks every week with these same issues. The Walker Law Firm was founded in 1999 by G. Hal Walker, an AV Rated attorney. Today, from out office in Auburn, Alabama, we are able to serve clients around the country. We are one of Alabama's leading family law, personal injury, civil litigation, and federal and state criminal defense law firms. We also specialize in helping college students with their run-ins with the law. We welcome the opportunity to represent a broad range of clients and pursue their cases...

The Reeves Law Firm is a personal injury firm located in Decatur, Alabama, serving clients throughout the state. Practice areas include car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, back and brain injuries, product liability, Uber sexual assault injuries, and wrongful death. Attorney Gregory A. Reeves has been a trial lawyer for more than 25 years and is a former City Council President for the City of Decatur. He has served as adjunct faculty at the Alabama School of Law and has taught trial skills to other lawyers as faculty of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College in Dubois, Wyoming. Mr. Reeves offers a...

Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Blackwell graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1997, and has continued in practice since. He has 20+ years' experience handling various cases - including criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury, family law, divorce, and more - in courtrooms throughout Huntsville, Athens, Madison, Decatur, Scottsboro, and surrounding North Alabama areas. Attorney Blackwell currently works as a partner at Crumbley-Blackwell, & Associates, P.C. and offers free consultations for all criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury related cases in Alabama. Contact Attorney Jonathan Blackwell today to schedule your free consultation - by calling (256)...

Eric was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Member - Christ Episcopal Church Chairman - Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education Graduate of Central High School B.A. 1993 Economics - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY J.D. 1996 - THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW Editor - The Alabama Law Review Frequent lecturer about consumer Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy Member N.A.C.B.A Member N.A.C.A In his spare time Eric enjoys spending time with his son (Ethan) and his terrier (Ozzie) as well as staying fit. Eric is a four time Ironman Triathlete and avid tennis player. Eric is currently the Chairman of the Board of Education for the Tuscaloosa...

Born in Mobile, Alabama, during 1989, Brandon N. Smith later relocated to Slidell, Louisiana, in 1999. His academic journey led him to Louisiana State University, where he earned a B.S. in Biology in 2012. Continuing his education, he enrolled in the University Of Alabama School Of Law, distinguishing himself as one of only two students in his graduating class to enroll in all three Consumer Bankruptcy Courses offered by the institution. During his time at the UA Law School, he earned the position of Articles Editor for the Journal Of The Legal Profession, a role he held in both 2014 and...

Personal injury lawyer Don McKenna has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1997. With more than 22 years in practice, Don has helped numerous clients across the country fight for the just compensation they were owed after someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Several of his successful verdicts have even set new precedents in the legal field. While he handles a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, environmental issues, and product liability, Don is especially passionate about cases involving government fraud. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Best Lawyers in America®.

With more than 20 years’ experience, Mr. Liddon knows how to handle any type of injury you may face. He will assemble the evidence, witness accounts and expert evaluations needed to build a solid claim on your behalf, holding responsible parties accountable. Operating on a contingency fee basis means you never pay a penny unless we collect on your behalf.

Chris, a Birmingham native, regularly advises and represents clients on a broad range of legal issues, including: probate and estate matters, civil litigation, arbitration, business transactions and litigation, probate support for litigation, estate administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships, conservatorships and taxation. He has been recognized by Birmingham Magazine in its Top Attorneys list in the areas of Probate Law (2017-2020) and Tax Law (2017), and was selected to the Mid-South’s Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for Estate & Trust Litigation (2018-2021). Additionally, he has been selected as one of the 18 Best Birmingham Litigation Attorneys (2017-2021) and as one...

I have decades of legal experience defending and advocating the rights of individuals accused of a crime. I also practice in the areas of personal injury, products liability, civil rights, constitutional law, education law and family law. My extensive trial experience includes both civil and criminal litigation and appeals in the Alabama state, federal, and appellate courts. My practice is built on personal and individual attention. I care about my clients, and I listen to their problems in order to understand their needs and concerns. I promise to do the very best job I can for my clients when providing representation...

Susan Michele Schaefer has over 30 years of professional experience. She began her career as a trial attorney before establishing a decades-long career at the Social Security Administration (SSA). She is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Practice areas include Social Security disability, VA disability, bankruptcy, and wills and estates.

She has a wealth of knowledge about disability from extensive field experience at the Disability Determination Services, and at the Office of Hearings Operations as a Hearing Office Director, Supervisory Attorney, and Senior Attorney, and at Social Security National Headquarters as Deputy Director, Branch Chief. Ms. Schaefer know...

Michael T. Bell is an award-winning Alabama personal injury trial attorney with a track record of securing high-dollar recovery for his clients and their families. He has been named a Rising Star of Law, one of the nation’s Top 40 Under 40 attorneys, and one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Birmingham. Michael is the founder of Mike Bell Accident & Injury Lawyers, LLC and serves as the firm’s chairman, managing partner, and director of truck accident litigation. His practice is committed to representing clients who have been seriously injured by the negligent conduct of others. Michael has...

I grew up in the Birmingham area and received my law degree from Miles School of Law. I am a member of the Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association, Bessemer Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and am licensed to practice in the State of Alabama and the United District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. I work mainly out of the firm's Bessemer, Tuscaloosa, and Birmingham offices.

Welcome to Vance Dispute Resolution, PC, led by Al Vance, the founder and managing partner, who draws upon more than twenty years of legal expertise to offer exceptional arbitration and mediation services. As a former accomplished corporate attorney, Al excelled in a range of skills, including strategic problem-solving, mediation, litigation, leadership development, risk reduction, and negotiations. He also played a pivotal role in launching the company's initial diversity and inclusion initiatives. Al's legal journey commenced in 2000 at a prestigious litigation firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where he later ascended to a partnership position. During his private practice, he refined his skills...

The Law Office of Jerry M. Blevins was founded in April 1994, by Jerry M. Blevins. Mr. Blevins practices in all levels of state and federal courts in Alabama, with a primary focus in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, legal malpractice, family law, divorce, juvenile law, and appellate work in both criminal and civil cases. With offices located in Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Blevins represents clients throughout the State of Alabama as well as in other states as co-counsel. Mr. Blevins has a stellar reputation among his peers, the community, and those he has...

Kyle is a lifelong Alabamian who grew up in Attalla, graduated from The University of Alabama, then attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. His law practice is built around solving issues for the people and businesses of Alabama so they can do more.

In criminal defense, he fights every day to protect his clients' rights. He works tirelessly to ensure that every case receives the time and attention it deserves. Every case is different, and every case deserves to be worked individually, not like a cookie cutter.

In probate, property, and small business, Kyle works hand in hand with his clients...

The Greer Law Firm, P.C., focuses on the resolution of contract disputes arising from the breach or potential breach of business, employment, non-compete, lease, and construction contracts. The Firm has decades of experience in achieving successful results for both business and non-business clients in contract-related disputes involving a diverse range of subject matters. I grew up in a privileged community, but began practicing law with a small firm in a small town, helping people and their businesses resolve problems big and small. In 1981, I joined a large law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where I represented financial institutions, manufacturers, energy companies,...

When approaching cases, my priority is to collaborate with clients to achieve efficient and effective results by way of tenacious advocacy. I strive to align my tactics and objectives with my client's goals in handling cases. I enjoy the various aspects of litigation, ranging from strategy and planning that go into research and brief writing, to the in-person chess matches that take place during depositions and trial. It is important to me to keep my clients and myself informed of trends and developments in Alabama law so we can most effectively evaluate and prosecute cases to the best possible result....