Furman Lawyers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sole Practitioner – Law Office of David B. Norton
Attorney (1990-present)

COURT PRACTICE
Acted as attorney in litigation in numerous cases, jury, and non-jury matters, including personal injury cases ranging from car and truck accidents to medical malpractice, insurance litigation, contract disputes, adoption, divorce, wrongful death, probating estates, fraud, custody litigation, capital murder, and other criminal matters, 1990-present.

GOVERNMENT AGENCY PRACTICE
Acted as counsel for various governmental boards in the State of Alabama, advising boards during official meetings, conducting board elections, working on bond issues, formulating bid specifications for major projects, conducting bid openings, drafting policies and procedures, contracts, resolutions, handling disputes...

Chris Brodie received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management in 2005 from Faulkner University. Chris received his Juris Doctor in 2008 from Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he successfully completed 20 hours of mediation training and fulfilled the necessary coursework to receive a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Chris also participated in the School's Family Violence Clinic, which allowed him to represent clients in abusive family relationships to obtain orders that enable them to find safety, to protect their children and to establish more peaceful lives. Chris was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in...

David C. Hilyer received his B.S. in Business Administration degree, with honors, in 1997 from Faulkner University. He received his Juris Doctor in 2002 from Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he served one-year as a Justice on the Honor Court and received the Best Oral Advocate award his second year. Mr. Hilyer was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2002 and the U.S. Middle, Southern and Northern District Courts of Alabama in 2002. Mr. Hilyer focuses his practice on general litigation matters, including breach of contract, construction, insurance defense, subrogation, mold claims and various business...

I have been practicing law in Alabama for 20+ years. My practice is based on litigation of Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony and Criminal cases. I handle cases in Municipal Courts, state Circuit courts, and federal court. I have represented individuals and businesses throughout the state of Alabama and the Southeast in Federal court. To date, I have successfully tried more than 10 federal jury trials, including two excessive force actions under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and one case under the Eight Amendment for cruel and unusual punishment. I was selected by the Federal Court...

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...

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...

Experience: Real Estate-Probate-Business Transactions Attorney Of Counsel Argo|Hughes|Alfreds, LLC January 2016 – Present REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS, COMMERCIAL, TITLE Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sale of Business, Contract Review, Lease Negotiation and Representation, Durable Power of Attorney, Real Estate Contracts Real Estate-Probate-Business Transactions Attorney Azar & Azar, LLC, Attorneys at Law May 2004 – December 2015 Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sales of Businesses, Contracts and ancillary areas concerning Business, including Lease Negotiation, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Directives, Real Estate problems, Probate of Estates General Counsel / Legal Service Provider Central Alabama Aging Consortium Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Civic &...

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...

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...

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...

Drake Injury Lawyers is a Birmingham Alabama personal injury firm. Founded by Whit Drake, our firm's practice is strictly limited to personal injury and wrongful death claims. Throughout the state of Alabama, our attorneys handle car accidents, truck accidents, texting accidents, defective product claims, construction accidents and general injury claims. Recently voted as a Top Birmingham Personal Injury Attorney by the Birmingham Magazine, Whit Drake believes clients should receive the best legal representation that is available. He was also named as a Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer by the Birmingham Metro magazine. Call us today for a free consultation. Required by...

Michael Brock was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1965. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 1987, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Arkansas in 1991. Mike has served this country in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) and was appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Arkansas in 1991 and has been admitted to practice law in the state of Alabama since 1994. Mike limits his...

EXPERIENCE COUNTS! Criminal Defense including DUI/DWI Defense, Drug & Marijuana Cases, Divorces/Custody/Child Support & Personal Injury. Mr. Scherf has been selected as one of the “Top One Percent” of attorneys in the United States and one of Alabama’s “Top Trial Lawyers”. He has handled cases in almost every county in the state and served as the lead litigator for multiple law firms including Scherf, Griffin & Davis; Scherf, Davis & Gedgoudas; and Scherf Law Firm. Mr. Scherf earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor...

I have practiced trust and estate law in the Birmingham, Alabama area for over twenty-two years. I primarily help people who are dealing with problems involving trusts and estates. That means I do will contests, trust contests, and all other litigation regarding trusts and estates. This also means that I help my clients with trusts and estates when the disputes aren't what most would think of as "full-blown" litigation. In those cases, I represent beneficiaries, trustees, and executors in figuring out solutions when the people involved can't agree. Outside of litigation, I regularly represent clients...

Marcus L. Hunt is a partner with Duell | Hunt law firm. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his undergraduate degree in History/Political Science from East Texas Baptist University. Marcus has been admitted to practice in the State of Alabama and before the United States District Courts for Alabama. Marcus represents franchise clients across the United States and internationally. He has helped both start-up companies and entrepreneurs reach their goals through franchising as well as established franchise companies that have a global presence. Marcus’ franchise law practice...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gary Stout was born in 1958 in Greensboro, NC. He attended college as well as Law School at the University of Tulsa, earning a Juris Doctor Degree in 1989. After passing the Oklahoma Bar Exam, he entered military service as a Judge Advocate in 1989. His assignments included the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps. He is a veteran of Desert Storm, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Since the formation of Brock & Stout, he has primarily limited his practice to personal injury, wrongful death, bankruptcy and social security litigation. He is a member of...

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....

Henry Dailey is an Alabama native and the founder of the Henry Dailey Law Firm. He has practiced for thirty-five years in Alabama, a commitment to the Alabama residents that many lawyers may not have. Using this time and experience in the state, he has helped thousands of Alabama residents get compensation for their personal injuries caused by negligence. Attorney Henry Dailey received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. He then studied law at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. Once he received his law degree, he began practicing law, starting in 1987 and continuing to practice personal...

Wade Richardson’s success as a trial attorney is a result of the good judgment, wisdom, and experience he brings to bear on behalf of his clients, in addition to his willingness to provide an extra level of advocacy focused on the client’s long term goals and objectives.

He has extensive experience in tort and business litigation, including copyright, trademark and other intellectual property or Lanham Act disputes, product liability, fraud, business competition and dissolution claims. Wade has handled and tried high risk cases to successful verdicts.

Wade represents multiple small and medium sized companies and closely held businesses. He also...

Contact us today at (334) 329-5596. The mission of Huff Smith Law built by the two partners, Haley L. Huff (haley@huffsmithlaw.com) and Brett A. Smith (brett@huffsmithlaw.com) is to protect the future of our community. We aspire to provide exemplary legal services and counseling for your real estate, small business, non-profit, charitable organization, and family law matters. Just as the mighty oak as it grows from sapling to mature requires special amounts of nurture and protection, Huff Smith Law strives to help cultivate and protect the growth of your real estate, small business, non-profit, and charitable organization over its precious...

At Gossman Law Firm, LLC, we know that every person's situation and needs are different, and that each client is unique. This is why Attorney Richelle Gossman will walk you through every step of the process, from beginning to end. Courts, filing procedures, and representation - your lawyer is beside you. We will support you through the entire case, explaining everything and giving you the personalized attention that you need.

Andrew is a Lee County native who is proud to serve the people of the Auburn/Opelika area. A graduate of Auburn High School, Andrew went on to earn his Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice from Auburn University where he was inducted into the Criminal Justice Honor Society. He was also serving as a Police Officer in the Atlanta Metro area during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Before attending the Faulkner University/Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. Andrew believes the experiences he gained from his time as a Corrections Officer and Police Officer gives him a certain insight into...

Tanner Pittman has practiced law serving both individuals and large organizational clients. Presently, his practice concentrates on estate services, civil litigation, and legal transactions. His varied background, ranging from retail banking to international business, to the legal field, helps Tanner bring a rich array of experience to bear upon his clients' legal issues. Education and background Tanner graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, a top-tier institution, recently ranked 12th in the nation among public law schools by U.S. News and World Report. His coursework concentrated on business law and included such subjects as corporations, corporate...

I joined my father’s law practice in 1994 after graduating from law school at Alabama. My father founded this firm in 1974, and since that time has been representing clients all over Alabama for their various needs. I represent individuals and businesses throughout Alabama with their legal issues. That includes, divorce, child custody and support, DHR and juvenile court, DUI and criminal cases, related adoptions, mediation and arbitration, real estate closings, real estate litigation, wills and estate matters, conservator, guardian and other probate matters. We can form your corporation or LLC, and also help when those businesses close or restructure....