Brighton Lawyers

Richard C. Duell III maintains an active presence in the state, national and international legal communities advocating client's rights through a number of organizational and committee memberships. Mr. Duell is well respected by his colleagues having received a rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating from the universally recognized legal referral source. Richard C. Duell III received his Doctor of Jurisprudence at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University and his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. He has published numerous articles and speaks often on commercial and franchising law. Mr. Duell was on the panel...

Jacy graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After enlisting as a paralegal in the Air National Guard, she earned her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Upon earning Top Graduate of her class at Air Force Officer Training School, Jacy commissioned as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air National Guard. At the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course, she won the “Excellence in Advocacy Competition” for demonstrating the greatest skill and ability as a trial lawyer among all students. At our firm, she represents clients in several...

www.stanley-law.com Licensed in Alabama after a twenty-four-year Air Force career. Attorney Greg Stanley's firm has won cases, appeals, and mandamus for his clients. Mr. Stanley's firm has four attorneys who handle all manner of real estate closings, and cases such as foreclosure and defense, ejectment and defense, and evictions and defense. Stanley's litigation team handles Quiet title actions for all manner of titles including tax liens and sheriff's deeds. Stanley has a beautiful wife in a doctoral program at the University of Alabama and four adult children, all of whom attended the University of...

Derek B. Simms is a former insurance claims adjuster and accident scene investigator. He handles a wide spectrum of personal injury claims, including wrongful death, and criminal matters in federal, state and local courts.

Law practice focused on individual and corporate client representation, litigation, arbitration and mediation in the areas of Labor & Employment, Corporate Contract Defense, Probate, Estates, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Research, write and prepare for filing all state and federal pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and suggested judicial orders to include Complaints, Responses to Summary Judgment with applicable Exhibits, Pre-Trial Orders, Motions in Limine, and Appellate Court motions with supporting briefs. Write and file EEOC form 5 charges and response statements filed under Title VII. Conduct and defend depositions representing the legal positions for both Plaintiff and...

Matthew G. Garmon is an associate in the Birmingham office of Morris, Haynes, Wheeles, Knowles, & Nelson, and is a native of Cullman County, Alabama. Matt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and received his Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. While in law school, Matt was a member of Cumberland’s prestigious Hebert Peterson National Trial Team and was a recipient of the 2015 Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocacy Award. During this time, Matt competed as an advocate on various teams, including a Cumberland team that...

Nick has successfully represented small businesses and consumers in class actions against some of the country’s largest corporations, obtaining multi-million-dollar results for his clients in venues from California to Florida. Nick is a member of the state bars of Alabama and California and has been admitted to multiple federal courts including the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has been awarded the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating obtainable for ethics and professional ability.

Nick attended Indian Springs School in Birmingham and Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After college, Nick attended the University of Alabama School of Law...

Primarily represent Consumers in disputes involving Lenders (including Mortgages), Auto Dealers and other Credit Sellers; in actions involving fraud, deceptive trade practices, fraudulent foreclosure practices, unfair or illegal debt collection practices (including threats of criminal prosecution) and invasion of privacy. Also represent debtors (consumers and small businesses) in bankruptcy courts, including lawsuits (adversary proceedings) brought within bankruptcy court against Creditors & 3rd parties (dealers), &/or pending state court suits removed for pursuit in bankruptcy court, &/or challenging discharge of certain debts or seeking declarations of dischargeability on otherwise non-dischargeable debts(i.e., student loans).

Attorney J. Danny Hackney worked in the Alabama insurance industry for more than 20 years, first as an insurance claims adjuster and later as a statewide claims manager. Since 1993, he has practiced law, primarily representing individuals and businesses in claims disputes with insurance companies. Danny Hackney is known as "the policyholder's lawyer" for good reason. Our practice is devoted to helping insurance policyholders recover the full amounts of their insurance claims. As a seasoned insurance claims attorney with insider's knowledge of the insurance industry, he fully understands the law as it applies to insurance claims, as well as...

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...

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...

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...

Kristian Rasmussen’s reason for becoming a lawyer is simple: he has a passion for helping people. Kristian began his legal career as a Judge Advocate General officer in the U.S. Navy. His time serving as a JAG officer affirmed his belief that as a lawyer he could truly help people.

Kristian has practiced law since 1999, and has been at Cory Watson Attorneys since 2007. He sees the law as the great equalizer for honest, ordinary people who have been injured by the actions of large corporations. Kristian is keenly focused on his clients, taking his work personally as he strives...

Bryan S. Brinyark was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1990 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993 where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Farrah Law Society. He was admitted to the bar in 1993 and is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama. Mr. Brinyark is a member of the Alabama and Tuscaloosa Bar Associations as well as the...

I am a 1992 Graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and graduated with honors in the top 10% of my class. I previously graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. I am a member of the Alabama State Bar, the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, the federal court bars for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Alabama, and the 2d, 5th & 11th Circuit court of Appeals. I also a member of the Alabama Association for Justice. I currently serve as president of the board for a charitable organization in...