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S. Hughston Nichols is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. Hughston is passionate about his work at the firm, offering personalized, one-on-one attention and compassionate guidance for his clients. With more than a decade in practice, he works tirelessly in pursuit of the maximum recovery his clients are owed when someone else's negligent actions cause them harm. He has successfully recovered million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families and has also helped individuals facing complex contract disputes. Contact the firm to schedule your free consultation today.

Appintments: Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel, In re: Google Inc. Gmail Litigation, MDL No. 2430 Co-Lead Counsel for the Class, Rotandi v. Miles Industries, Ltd., N.D. Cal. 11-CV-02146 Co-Lead Counsel for the Class, Keilholtz v. Lennox, et. al., N.D. Cal., 08-CV-00836 Class Counsel, Craft v. North Seattle Comm. College Foundation, M.D. Ga. Case No. 3:07-cv-132-CDL Plaintiffs' Executive Committee, In Re: General Motors Corporation Dex-Cool Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1562

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

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...

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....

William L. Pfeifer, Jr., (Bill Pfeifer) is an Alabama appellate lawyer representing clients all over the State of Alabama. He is a former staff attorney to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and has been practicing law since 1993. To learn more about his law practice, visit www.WilliamPfeifer.com.

When your business or finances are at risk, we are the law firm to protect your assets and recover your money.

Named one of the Top 50 attorneys in Alabama by Super Lawyers and voted by his peers as one of the best attorneys in Birmingham, Mr. Dana’s practice focuses on helping investors pursue claims against advisors and brokers for improper investment advice and guidance.

Mr. Dana also represents owners of small- to medium-sized closely held businesses in negotiations and disputes with their co-owners, employees, and third parties. His representation routinely includes advising clients on difficult and sensitive business situations, including dissolution,...

A graduate of Harvard Law School, personal injury attorney Christopher S. Randolph, Jr. has litigated a wide variety of complex cases in 12 states across the country. He currently assists Hare Wynn with its representation of U.S. corn farmers in a national class action lawsuit against Syngenta, and regularly handles a number of injury and business law cases. In addition to being a skilled attorney, Chris is a published author. He has written several articles on complex litigation issues for the Alabama Lawyer and Defense Counsel Journal. Call Hare Wynn for a free consultation today!

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...

The Law Firm of Stacey A. Davis is an entertainment and intellectual property law firm, representing creative clients in the film, television, music and book publishing industries. The Firm also assists business professionals with the development, protection and commercialization of their intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. From up and coming artists and emerging companies to established professionals, the Firm assists clients with small business planning, contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Stacey practiced for over a decade at one of the country's top law firms before opening her own firm. Stacey has been named...

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.

Adam Pittman became a lawyer to fight for those who need help. After beginning his practice, Adam litigated civil rights and discrimination lawsuits on behalf of teachers, employees, and government workers. Adam now litigates against some of the most powerful corporations, and he fights to hold them accountable for defective products, fraud, and other deceptive practices.

Adam is honored to be the person his clients trust when the stakes are high. It’s not enough just to win—Adam works hard every day to change corporate behavior and make consumers safer. “I became a lawyer because I wanted my work to make a...

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan

Brett Turnbull has embraced that philosophy in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When he goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job; to get justice for his client by proving the claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict.

Respect for individuals and...

To Stephen Hunt, Jr., respect is a two-way street. He has been profoundly inspired by mentors whom he respected and has been sought after to counsel others who respect him.

It was while growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, that Hunt was inspired to become an attorney by the influence of a mentor worthy of respect. Retired Judge H.W. “Bucky” McMillan coached Hunt’s youth basketball team, and Hunt, who admired the Judge’s fair demeanor, believed that trait must have developed from the Judge’s practice of law.

After graduating from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Hunt pursued his law degree from Cumberland School...

Victoria is an Associate with the law firm of Morgan & Morgan. Victoria earned her undergraduate degree in political science and history from Georgia College and State University in 2004 and received her law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 2007.
Victoria began her career at Fischer & Associates while still a law student. Once she graduated form law school, she joined the firm as an Associate and transitioned to Morgan & Morgan in 2021. Victoria’s practice with the firm includes representing plaintiffs in commercial trucking litigation, premises liability, products liability, automobile accidents, insurance fraud and bad...

John graduated from Auburn University in 2011 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science. In the fall of 2012, John attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, John was a member of Cumberland’s National Trial Team and advocated in competitions in Florida, Georgia, Washington D.C., and California. In addition to gaining invaluable trial experience both nationally and locally, John also served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, the oldest law review in the nation dedicated to the advancement of trial advocacy. During his time...

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...

I am Fob James, IV, a trial attorney focusing on catastrophic personal injury and fraud cases. My career began at a large national firm where I engaged in high-stakes litigation for major corporations. However, I soon discovered that my true passion lies in advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries or have been wronged by others. A significant portion of my work is referred to me by other attorneys. I take special pride in accepting cases that have been declined by other law firms, striving to secure justice and accountability for those families.

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Ernest “Ernie” Cory has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, product liability, mass torts, and class actions. He has represented clients across the U.S., as well as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Ernie is nationally recognized for his ability to level the playing field against corporate America. He is frequently appointed as lead counsel and to other leadership positions in high-profile complex litigation, mass torts, and class actions. As a founding principal of Cory Watson, Ernie’s legal roots are local. He tried his first jury trial just 11 months after becoming...

Court Admissions The Supreme Court of Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit Appointments In Re: Conagra Peanut Butter Products Liability Litigation: Plaintiffs' Steering Committee; Discovery Subcommittee Honors, Awards & Recognitions Super Lawyers - 2012 AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell Inaugural President - Catholic Lawyers Group: St. Thomas...

Steven P. Gregory has practiced law since 1991. Today Mr. Gregory’s law practice focuses on mediation, arbitration, and selected complex litigation matters. Mr. Gregory has been admitted on a pro hac vice basis to practice in federal courts in many other states, and he has appeared and presented oral argument on several occasions before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Listed in MidSouth Super Lawyers, Mr. Gregory is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the American Bar Association (Section of Dispute Resolution (Arbitration Committee, Mediation Committee, Securities in ADR Committee)), and the Atlanta International Arbitration Society. Mr....

Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement.

Chris attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board. During law school, Chris was honored as a member of the Dean’s List, won numerous Dispute Resolution competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement. He was also named one...

Mr. Walker practices in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Federal Black Lung Benefits, and Personal Injury. Having worked as a paralegal at a successful civil defense firm for more than a decade prior to graduating law school, Tom has valuable hands-on experience in many facets of civil litigation. Tom is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association. He is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar Associations’ Mentoring Program and is currently the co-chair of the Birmingham Bar Association Mentoring Committee and Program. When Tom is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and son, Joseph. He...

Since being admitted to the Alabama Bar Association in May of 1998, Attorney Marshall A. Entelisano has practiced exclusively in the area of Business and Consumer Bankruptcy, having helped thousands of individuals, families, businesses, family farmers and family fisherman throughout west central Alabama find effective debt relief solutions while keeping their homes, vehicles, and property. Located in Tuscaloosa, the county seat for the Northern District of Alabama, Westen Division Bankruptcy Court, the law firm of Marshall A. Entelisano, P.C., continues to focus exclusively on bankruptcy matters, both personal and business, to those in need in West Alabama. We take pride in...

Practice focuses on family law: including divorce, child custody, support, alimony, retirement division, adoption, and grandparents rights. Licensed by the Alabama Bar and admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Northern District of Alabama. Active member of the Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar Association.

CHRIST (“Chris”) N. COUMANIS is a founding member of the law firm of Coumanis & York, P.C, which maintains a general litigation practice in South Alabama. Mr. Coumanis founded the Firm with David P. York, former U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Alabama. Mr. Coumanis was born in Mobile, Alabama and has practiced in the Mobile-Baldwin County area since he began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Mobile County in 1988. Mr. Coumanis specializes in the practice areas of Federal, State & Municipal Criminal Defense including White Collar Defense, Healthcare & Whistleblower Actions, Complex Civil...

Adam Jarvis has dedicated his career to representing individuals and small businesses in general civil litigation including real estate matters, construction disputes, breach of contract, contract drafting and negotiation, small business consulting, insurance claims among many other areas of law. Adam also has experience in probate court related to estate administration, estate litigation, involuntary civil commitment and name changes. Adam grew up in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in 2002. Adam spent most of his college years in south Louisiana where he attended Louisiana State University and St. Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict,...

I grew up in Birmingham and began practicing law there in 1980 after graduation from Law School. I moved to Baldwin County and opened my Foley law office in 2004. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree Cum Laude from Tulane University in New Orleans and my Law Degree (JD) from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. My wife recently retired as librarian at Foley Intermediate School in Baldwin County, and we have three grown children (two sons and a daughter) and two grandsons.

I specialize in personal injury law that includes mainly motor vehicle accident and premises liability (slip...

Upon graduating from law school, George joined the FBI as a Special Agent. He spent time in Washington, D.C. and Omaha, Nebraska before being transfered to Waterloo, Iowa. Covering a range of eleven counties, George investigated crimes ranging from bank robberies to military deserters. He also spent time in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning to Huntsville in 1972. George still has strong ties to the FBI as a member of the Former FBI Agents organization. Outside of work, George, his wife Lynda, and their three children and six grandchildren all attend First Presbyterian Church in Huntsville.

Ken Guin is an attorney with a practice in Jasper, Alabama located on the historic courthouse square. Guin’s practice serves North Alabama from Birmingham and Tuscaloosa through the Tennessee Valley. Ken Guin represents clients who have suffered Personal Injury and work related injuries. Additionally, he represents clients seeking Social Security Disability, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Bankruptcy Protection and Probate Court. Ken Guin has significant experience in Municipal Courts. He is a former Cordova City Prosecutor and currently serves as Municipal Judge in Carbon Hill. Ken Guin is a registered Mediator. He registered...

I have practiced solely in the area of consumer bankruptcy law since I began practicing in 2000. Our firm only represents Debtors and we have been in practice continuously since 1978. In January 2009, I became a partner of the firm and name was changed to "Padgett & Robertson". I am extremely proud of the work we accomplish and the people whom I've been able to help over the years.

Kenny’s father, a WWII Marine who fought in the Pacific and concluded his military career as an Army paratrooper with three tours in Vietnam once told him, “Son, if you can look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and know that the man looking back did everything in his power to better himself that day, then that’s all he can do. If not, then it’s not time to call it a day.” At Vanderbilt University, Kenny would take that advice and apply it to both his academic and athletic careers. As a middle-linebacker for the...

As a former prosecutor, both for the Alabama Attorney General's Office and District Attorney's Office, Andrew Segal has a keen understanding of the state's criminal justice system. He has tried hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases from the other side. When you are faced with criminal charges in any Alabama courthouse, you need an attorney with the experience and qualifications to confidently fight for your best interests. With nearly 25 years of experience working in the Alabama criminal justice system, Andrew Segal is determined to help his clients retain their freedom from criminal charges. He understands the stress that any criminal...

If you are ready to discuss the benefits of consumer bankruptcy with a lawyer who has more than 30 years of experience, Jack B. Sabatini is ready to speak with you. Mr. Sabatini looks forward to meeting you, listening carefully to your problems, and working with you to move toward the brighter day your family deserves.

Mr. Sabatini holds a BA from Emory University and a JD from Cumberland School of Law. He has practiced in North Alabama for the majority of his career and is well respected in the Huntsville legal community.

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Chris Lockwood practices in the areas of trademarks, business litigation, intellectual property, and government contracts law. Chris is a shareholder with the Wilmer & Lee Government Contracts Practice Group and has successfully represented government contractors in a variety of matters including bid protests, size issues, contract disputes, and regulatory matters. Chris has a diverse business litigation practice and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Mid-South Magazine as a “Rising Star” in the area of Business Litigation since 2015. Chris is admitted in Alabama and Tennessee, as well as various federal courts including the United States Court of Federal Claims,...