DeKalb County 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...

John is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 2001, John obtained a Masters of Banking and Finance (2002) and his Juris Doctorate (2005) from the University of Alabama.

Upon graduation, John began work in Mobile, Alabama with a large Mobile firm handling general litigation and oil, gas & mineral issues. In 2007, John began work with a Birmingham firm specializing in business and other litigation. John’s practice eventually grew to include not only business litigation, but also general business advice and counsel and business transactions. John’s current practice includes business and commercial...

Joshua devotes his legal career to fighting unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. He has represented hundreds of clients before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the federal district courts of Alabama. In fighting for the rights of employees, Joshua regularly litigates matters against employers - large and small - arising under various anti-discrimination laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976 (ADEA), the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Joshua also represents...

Attorney Luke Montgomery co-founded Birmingham law firm Montgomery Ponder, LLC in 2012. Luke has dedicated his career to developing a high level of trust with the clients, judges, jurors, and even opposing counsel he works with. He believes that trust is the cornerstone of effective representation. Throughout his career, Luke has represented individuals and businesses in complex litigation. Refusing to back down, even against big names and large corporations, he always puts up a fight for his clients to win them the compensation and justice they deserve. In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter....

As a partner at the Wininger Law Firm, I have many years of personal injury trial experience. Our firm provides premiere legal representation yet has remained a warm, compassionate, family firm. Our attorneys have secured over $130 million for our clients since 1964. When I'm not representing clients in the court room, I coach youth baseball at Shades Valley Presbyterian Church.

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Taylor Pharr is a personal injury attorney who represents individuals all across the state of Alabama. Mr. Pharr has been successful in recovering millions of dollars in compensation for injury and accident victims throughout his career. Taylor's practice primarily consists of representing those who have been injured, or have lost loved ones, in cases involving commercial vehicle/18-wheeler accidents, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and premises liability.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1994. I completed my undergraduate studies at Jacksonville State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. In 2023, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Birmingham School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. The following year, I became a member of the Alabama State Bar. I am licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama. In 2018, I joined The Bush Law Firm where I served as a senior...

Graduated from University of Alabama Law School in December 1978, Obtained BA at U of A in 1975. Donna was born in 1955 in Ft Sill Oklahoma to Robert E and Frances Wesson. She has bee selected as a Super Lawyer in 2009 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2013. Donna is a certified NITA trial ad instructor and received that certification from the University of California, Berkley. She is a long time member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and has established herself as an expert in that area. In just five years she has expanded her...

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...

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...

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...

I am a civil rights attorney practicing law in what was the cradle of the historic Civil Rights Movement - Birmingham, Alabama.

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...

State prosecutor from 1983 to 1989. Private practice from 1989 to the present, concentrating in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.

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...