Cottonton Lawyers

Smith Prestwood has worked as an insurance claim attorney for 15 years. He spent the first part of his career representing insurance companies. After learning the ins-and-outs of the insurance claim industry, Smith opened Prestwood Law Firm to "swap sides" and help individuals and businesses with underpaid and wrongfully denied insurance claims. Since opening Prestwood Law Firm, Smith has helped hundreds of insurance policyholders recover on their claims, including homeowners, condominiums, hotels, rental properties, and commercial properties. Smith represents clients in every aspect of an insurance claim, including filing the claim, valuing the claim, evaluating coverage under the...

Sujin Kim, Esq., founded Gulf Coast Immigration to meet the growing need for comprehensive and sophisticated services in all aspects of immigration, including legal services, in the southern Gulf Coast region, in particular Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.

Ms. Kim’s practice includes guidance, advice, counsel and representation for businesses and individuals in matters of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas with a subspecialty focusing on the U.S. Immigration Investor Program (EB-5 Program). She has represented U.S. and international clients, including institutional, business and individual clients pertaining to both employment-based and family-based visas before the U.S. Citizenship.

She earned her BBA in...

Attorney Vallee Connor personally handles every aspect of her client’s bankruptcy cases, from initial consultation to discharge, and takes a personal interest in her client’s success. The choice to file bankruptcy can be a difficult one. Vallee and fellow attorney Fran Hollinger make time for each client, providing legal advice and guidance coupled with understanding and compassion. Vallee was born in Clarke County, AL where she still has deep roots and extended family. Vallee has always been dedicated to assisting others through difficult times, first as a therapist, and now as an attorney. Vallee holds a bachelor’s degree from the University...

2021 Celebrates my 35th year of practicing Bankruptcy Law in North Alabama. Dezenberg & Smith, PC, was formed in 2017 by myself and Brandon N. Smith to provide quality Bankruptcy Legal Services to the people of North Alabama. We are both graduates of the University of Alabama School of Law and both of us are committed members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. We are both serious about our sacred oath to always give the best legal advice to clients and to never advise a client to file Bankruptcy if there is another feasible option....

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...

Representing injured people in Auto, Marine, Railroad and defective products.

Mr. Diamond received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in 1967, and graduated from the University of Alabama Law School with a Juris Doctor Degree in January 1969. He joined the law firm of his father and began a practice which has since concentrated in representing the victims of marine, railroad, industrial and motor vehicle accidents. He has accumulated 50 years of expertise in the Jones Act remedies for seamen and offshore oil employees, the FELA remedies for railroad employees, the remedies for longshoremen and shipyard workers under the...

Derek Drennan has been a dedicated advocate for his clients for over 20 years. He has focused his practice in the defense of citizens accused of crimes both great and small. Aggressively challenging the federal and state government’s attempts to strip his clients of their lives, liberties and their property at each and every opportunity has been a consistent feature of his practice.

Drennan is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law in May of 1996 and was admitted...

Since 1990, Michael D. Ermert has been helping the team at Hare Wynn fight for justice and fair recovery on behalf of injured individuals and their family members. Mike believes that the most rewarding aspect of his extensive career is his ability to make a difference in the lives of ordinary people who have been harmed by others' negligence. His exceptional practice has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including being ranked in the Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama by The Best Lawyers in America®. When you need a personal injury lawyer that will fight for you, call Hare Wynn!

Few attorneys have the ability to build a case from scratch, take the case to trial, and effectively defend a successful verdict or outcome on appeal. Justin Owen is equipped to do all of these things. Throughout his career, Justin has successfully represented clients in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, product liability, commercial trucking collisions, construction accidents, premises liability, and many other types of legal matters, where his clients have suffered catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death, and substantial financial/economic damages and losses as a result of the wrongful conduct of others. He has helped recover a collective amount...

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®.

Corey is an experienced criminal defense lawyer that has received national awards and recognition in the area of criminal defense. Corey was born and raised in Covington county and graduated from Andalusia High School. He attended the University of Alabama where he played football for four years for the Crimson Tide, while earning all SEC academic honors and playing on the 1999 SEC championship team. Corey has been specializing in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law for over eleven years. Corey began his practice in 2004...

Lindsay began practicing law in 2010 and has handled cases in a variety of areas before choosing to focus primarily on family law in 2016. Since 2016, Lindsay has helped hundreds of people through divorce, custody child support, paternity, mother's rights, father's rights, and other family law cases. Lindsay has also represented clients in both civil and criminal appeals and has argued and won cases before the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Lindsay believes that each case is as different as the people involved in it, and that is why she is committed to delivering advice to clients in an...

When you need an attorney, you need the experience of the Armstrong Law Center. Allan L. Armstrong is the founder of ALC. Allan has been practicing law since 1988 and is currently admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama. This includes the Alabama Supreme Court and all other courts in the State. Allan is also admitted to practice before all federal district courts in Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

As a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Allan L. Armstrong earned his undergraduate degree from the...

Recognized by his peers as one of the top Business Law attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Gordon maintains a legal practice that spans a number of areas. From advising clients on difficult internal disputes to buying and selling large businesses, his practice and focus on various business-related issues is significant. Mr. Gordon advises clients on any number of business and personal issues, both large and small, and continually offers creative and insightful solutions to his clients.

Mr. Gordon takes on a small number of high profile and high net worth divorce cases each year. His significant business and tax experience...

Nathan VanDerVeer obtained his license to practice law in 2007 and is currently authorized to practice in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Nate specializes in a wide range of cases, including personal injuries, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, defective consumer products, defective automotive parts, dangerous medical drugs and devices, among other areas. Over the course of his career, Nate has effectively handled numerous cases in both state and federal courts throughout the United States, securing numerous favorable jury verdicts for his clients. Before entering the legal profession in 2007, Nate graduated cum laude from Auburn...

I’m an attorney at Gordon, Dana & Gilmore, LLC with nearly 30 years of experience in tax law, business litigation, and corporate transactions. I’ve had the privilege of representing clients in a wide range of complex matters, including IRS audits, tax controversies, and high-stakes business disputes. I earned my J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1996, where I was recognized for excellence in appellate advocacy and served on the National Moot Court Team. Before that, I completed both B.A. and B.S. degrees at the University of Texas at Austin. I’m licensed to practice in both Alabama and...

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.

Greg Biddle has practiced law for over 30 years.  Mr. Biddle concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Debtors Court for individuals.  He practices almost exclusively in the Birmingham area including Jefferson, Shelby, and Blount counties.

Mr. Biddle served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard Stair, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He also served as an intern to the Honorable George S. Wright, United States Chief Bankruptcy Judge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Mr. Biddle graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1989 earning a Juris Doctorate degree.  While in law school,...

Gregory C. Starkey founded the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm to represent the interest of husbands, fathers and other men who ware involved in Divorce and Family Law matters.

Mr. Starkey received his Bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then received his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law where he was ranked in the top 10 of his class.

Mr. Starkey has practiced law since 2004. During that time his legal practice has also included bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, evictions and tax law issues. This diverse background is very beneficial to his Family Law...

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,...

Craig was born and raised in Dothan, Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Auburn University, where he was a member of Auburn's baseball team. After graduating from Auburn, Craig began his legal education at Cumberland School of Law in the fall of 2016. While at Cumberland, Craig was a member of the Cumberland National Trial Team, as well as a member of the Cumberland Trial Advocacy Board. As a member of the National Trial Team, Craig was an advocate on Cumberland's team that won the 2017 National Civil Trial Competition in Los Angeles, CA. Craig was...

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...

Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Litigation. I have been in the private practice of law since 1996 and am licensed to practice in all of the state and federal courts of Alabama. Registered on the Alabama State Roster of Mediators by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution. I am a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law and active in the Mobile and Baldwin County Bar Associations.

The following is required by the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct: "No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of...

Jason C. Neff practices in a broad range of local, regional, and federal concerns, though the vast majority of his practice is focused on Criminal Defense. Jason handles DUI and drug cases in and around Tuscaloosa as well as Criminal Expungement cases.

The law office of Jason C. Neff is located in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama, three blocks from the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse and six blocks from the Tuscaloosa Federal Courthouse.

Although located in Tuscaloosa, Jason also practices in the surrounding counties including Bibb, Dallas, Greene, Pickens, Hale, Fayette, Marion, Perry, Sumter, and Marengo counties. He also practices in...

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...

Anne Guthrie focuses her practice on helping families and advocating for children. Her practice includes bankruptcy, probate law, divorce, adoption, custody modification, and drafting wills and other probate documents. Anne has helped many families located outside of Alabama with Alabama probate related issues. Anne is also a registered mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution for civil and domestic relations mediation. Anne graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2000, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar that year. She is a 1996 honors graduate of the University of Alabama Honors College...

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...

David was raised in Mobile County as the son of a paper mill worker and a middle school teacher. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing and earned his Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law. Since the creation of the Greene & Phillips, David has a proven track record of success, including a $1.8 million jury verdict in a motorcycle accident case and a $9.5 million settlement in a commercial trucking accident case. David also served as lead-counsel on a commercial carrier case which was resolved for $10.5 million and...

Raised in a blue-collar family, Tommy made a promise to his parents when graduating law school that he would always represent working people. For over 41 years, he has kept true to his promise - only representing those who were wronged in their fight against insurance companies for fair compensation. He is proud to have received over $150 Million on behalf of his clients over the course of his career. Over these 41 years, Tommy has been honored for his work by being recognized by The Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report, for 26 consecutive years, selected as a member of...

Neena R. Speer is an attorney, author, speaker, and truth dealer. She has a solo law firm called the Neena R. Speer Law Firm LLC. She is a Founder and Executive Director of her mentoring nonprofit focused on continuous mentorship for all students at all levels K-12 & college, Step 1-2-3 Mentor for Life Initiative that she started her 3L year of law school. Lastly, she is a four-time published author with her most recent book is Dear Future Lawyer: An Intimate Survival Guide for the Female Minority Law Student. Her passion since she was in eighth grade was to...

Shannon Moore was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a graduate of Grissom High School and he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He went on to get his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law. Upon graduation from law school in 1998 he went on to found a law firm with a fellow graduate from law school. He has been in the private practice of law since that time. His practice focuses on criminal law, family law, and personal injury. Over the years, Shannon has represented numerous...

Bryan has more than a decade of litigation experience focused on wrongful death, trucking accidents, product liability, and personal injury. Bryan is rated AV Preeminent® by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell, recognized as earning the highest rating of legal skills and ethics. Bryan was also selected to the Mid-South Rising Stars list by Thompson Reuters, an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys. A licensed attorney in Alabama and Florida, Bryan is admitted to practice in all Federal Courts in Alabama as well as the Northern District of Florida. Bryan is active in the legal community, currently serving as a...

Keith T. Belt, Jr. is a distinguished personal injury attorney and partner at Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers in Huntsville, Alabama. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to his clients, he has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible peer review rating for lawyers, recognizing both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Belt is renowned for his exceptional trial skills and has been consistently selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers since 2007. He has also been recognized as one of Alabama's Super Lawyers every year since 2009 and...

S. Mitchell Howie, better known as "Mitch" to Huntsville lawyers and clients alike, was raised in Huntsville Alabama, graduating from Huntsville High School in 1972.

He attended the University of Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1976. He completed law school at the University of Alabama in 1980.

After working in the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico and practicing law for several years in the state of Texas, he returned to his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama to raise his family and start his private practice. Mitch practiced law on the North side of the Madison County Courthouse...

Will League was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Huntsville High School in 1989. Will graduated from Birmingham Southern College in 1993 with degrees in Finance and Political Science. In 1996, he graduated from Jones School of Law where he was Moot Court finalist arguing in the Supreme Court of Alabama. During law school, Will clerked at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office. Following law school, he worked in Alabama’s Capital where he learned the defense side of the Bar defending individuals and insurance companies. In 1998, Will and his family moved home where he has devoted...