Brilliant Lawyers

Daniel Shawn Pickens was born and grew up in Sheffield, AL. He graduated from Sheffield High School in 2009 and later earned a degree in General Studies from Calhoun Community College. While at The University of West Alabama, he achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 2019 and was recognized as the University Scholar in Finance. Mr. Pickens got his law degree from Birmingham School of Law in December 2022. During law school, he received the Outstanding 1L award, was a member of the Judge Hugh Locke Honor Society, and was named a “BSL Star”. After completing the required...

Damon specializes in real estate litigation and transactions including eviction and ejectment, title clearance and conveyance, and condominium/HOA law including collections. He is an active, long-time real estate investor and condo owner, which gives him an unique insight into and respect for the needs of clients. We are proud to continue to serve clients of all sizes throughout Alabama as we have for the past 15 years. He’s licensed to practice in Alabama State Courts, and both the Federal District & Bankruptcy Courts for all Districts of Alabama. He also maintains an inactive, unrestricted license to practice law in...

Phelps Law Firm's founding member is Tom Phelps. A native of Birmingham, Tom attended Pelham High School where he graduated as Salutatorian in 1998. Tom then attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where he graduated Cum laude, with Honors, in 2003. He received numerous awards and served as President of Delta Chi Fraternity.

Tom majored in Journalism, with minors in Economics and General Business Administration. Tom worked as the Senior Sports Reporter for the University's newspaper, The Crimson White. In that capacity, Tom served as the lead football beat writer for two...

Joseph Douglas ("Joey") Aiello is a lawyer in Huntsville, Alabama with a Plaintiff's personal injury practice. Mr. Aiello is a Partner with the law firm of Morris, Conchin, King & Hodge.

Born 1957, Sidney, Nebraska, Doug Fees is the managing attorney in The Cochran Firm’s Huntsville office. With an educational background in both mechanical engineering and law, Doug seeks to utilize the Tort System for both its primary social purpose of preventing accidental injury and death and secondarily, seeking fair compensation for the clients he represents. He incorporates the concepts of safety engineering in his daily practice of handling products, construction, and premises liability cases, as well as tractor-trailer and automobile accidents. Doug has been interviewed by and appeared on ABC News Day One, the Learning Channel, YouTube, Netflix and Court...

"SEEKING TRUTH, JUSTICE AND EQUALITY"

Michael L. Jackson’s practice focuses on civil litigation in state and federal courts, particularly in the areas of employment law, and he is experienced in appellate and other post-judgment proceedings, construction law, commercial litigation, arbitration, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution. He graduated from Auburn University and then graduated with honors from the law school at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Following his graduation from law school, he served as law clerk to Justice Hugh Maddox of the Supreme Court of Alabama. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Alabama, the United...

By the time she was 5-years-old, Nina Towle Herring had decided to become a lawyer. This prodigious desire to help people through the law began as young Nina watched re-runs of her favorite show, Matlock. This fictional portrayal of a lawyer made quite an impression on her, planting seeds of justice and service in her young mind.

As Nina grew, so did her interest in the history of law. She majored in history at the University of Georgia and studied historic legal victories of the civil rights era, focusing on justice-minded attorneys like Morris Dees and Thurgood Marshall. Then Nina’s childhood...

Experienced trial attorney that practices all over the state of Alabama and regularly writes articles, especially in regards to Medicare/Medicaid updates.

Ken Riley was born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. After obtaining his business degree at the University of Alabama, Mr. Riley went on to complete his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

One of Mr. Riley’s strengths as a plaintiff’s attorney is his ability to relate to people from all walks of life, a characteristic that comes naturally from his small-town upbringing. Having had first-hand experience with a family member involved in a life-threatening car accident, Mr. Riley understands the physical, emotional and financial issues families involved in a serious injury experience. That experience was instrumental...

Jon Townsend grew up in Northport, Alabama. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree from Ambridge University. After graduation, Jon attended Freed-Hardman University and graduated with a Master of Ministry degree.

Jon served as a minister and worked for the Churches of Christ in Alabama and Tennessee. In 2011, Jon found his calling in counseling and fighting for the rights of others when he decided to attend law school. Soon after, Jon enrolled in the Cumberland School of Law. Jon received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law in 2014. He...

We are a husband and wife team of attorneys admitted before the Alabama State Bar. Our mission is to provide competent legal services, representation, and counseling from a Christian perspective, seeking to assist our clients in addressing their legal issues under the highest ethical standards. We view it to be our duty to seek to understand fully the unique situations of each client, listening carefully and asking the necessary questions to discern all the courses of action that the client has in order for the client to make an informed decision. Mickey J. Gentle is a third generation native of...

Alexandria Parrish received her Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. After graduation, she studied European Economic Integration with American University in Brussels, Belgium and worked for JP Morgan as an intern serving in the global custody department of investment banking. Ms. Parrish earned her Master's degree in Taxation and received her CPA designation while working as a tax manager for the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. Ms. Parrish completed her law degree in May 2009 and has been a zealous advocate for consumer and business rights. She has had cases in federal district court and state circuit...

Gerard L. Truesdale is an accomplished attorney with a strong foundation in both legal advocacy and information technology. His law firm, Gerard L. Truesdale, Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C., is renowned for providing reliable and personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. With a contact number of (205) 335-0072, Attorney Truesdale is easily reachable for anyone in need of his services. His experience spans three years, during which he has excelled in civil matters, juvenile criminal defense, and intellectual property law. Known for his landmark victories, Attorney Truesdale's work consistently safeguards clients' rights and shapes brighter futures, underpinning his deep...

Attorney Mary Amari Bruce has devoted her legal career to helping people know their rights and helping people assert those rights. Mary practiced for many years as an accomplished general litigator, but decided to narrow her focus to personal injury law when she realized that the valuable pretrial and courtroom skills she had developed over years of practice could be put to use helping people dealing with personal injury or wrongful death claims.

Mary has successfully handled a variety of personal injury claims including automobile accident cases, trucking or 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, worker’s compensation claims, dog...

Jeff is committed to helping his clients through hard times with liabilities and tax issues. His law firm specializes in bankruptcy and tax resolution. He strongly values client collaboration, and he works hard to provide his clients with the knowledge and resources they need to find solutions to their financial circumstances. He has spent over 20 years working with residents across northern Alabama, resolving bankruptcy issues and providing support for all tax-related issues. He grew up in Madison County and is proud to serve the community that made him who he is today. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA)...

Attorney and founder of Sasser Law Firm, LLC, Photographer, Small Business advisor and advocate, Adoption and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) attorney. I have been providing legal services to individuals and companies throughout Alabama for over 30 years in the areas of adoptions, forming and advising small businesses, representing clients in civil matters, representing landlords with tenant matters, and other personal and family legal needs such as wills, personal directives, and powers of attorney. My clients have ranged from individuals and families, small businesses, corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. Whether it is helping make a forever family through an adoption, forming or...

David Hughes EXPERIENCE 25 years practicing EDUCATION BA, JD - University of Alabama - School of Law MEMBERSHIPS Alabama State Bar | U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama | U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, District of Colorado Tuscaloosa Bar Association

I am Rob Fowler, an attorney with extensive experience in environmental and natural resource law, administrative law, land development law, and mining law. Currently, I lead the Environmental Team at Adams and Reese. Throughout my career, I have represented a diverse group of clients, including developers, industrial clients, electric utilities, property owners, and mining interests, including the limestone, sand & gravel, coal, gold, and graphite arenas. I have also worked with manufacturing and industrial clients, electric utilities, banks, land developers, and others in all facets of environmental and natural resources and law. My experience extends to defending clients against environmental enforcement...

Anthony found his calling in the practice of employment law. Representing employees and small business owners in employment related matters is not only Anthony's job, but his passion. Through his practice, Anthony devotes a large portion to representing and providing legal guidance to individuals in executive and management positions who are employed by national and international companies. Over the years, Anthony has successfully tried numerous jury trials, and recovered millions for his clients through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Anthony has successfully mediated and arbitrated hundreds of employment disputes. And, in addition to representing individuals and businesses in the private...