Lockhart Lawyers

Bernard received his undergraduate degree in History from Vanderbilt University in 1990, where he played football on a full athletic scholarship. He then graduated from Jones School of Law in 1994. Bernard is a member of the Birmingham Bar Workers’ Compensation and Solo/Small Firm Sections. He is currently serving on the Grievance Committee and is a past member of the Bar’s Mentoring Committee. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, Birmingham Bar Association and Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). He currently serves on the WILG Board of Directors. Bernard currently serves as a Board member for Heart...

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

Rated in 2016-2023 as AV Preeminent®Martindale-Hubbell®PEER REVIEW RATINGS™for the following practice areas: Personal Injury, Industrial Accidents and Criminal Law. Results: $2,529,229.00 jury verdict for an injured student-athlete$549,146.72 Judgment for misappropriation of interdicts funds in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. $235,383.94 verdict for soft tissue injury in Mobile County, Alabama after 3 day jury trial. Top offer by Defendant was $11,500.00 prior to trial. $215,0000 jury verdict for soft tissue/aggravation of chronic pain injuries in a uninsured motorist claim tried in Crenshaw County, Alabama in a contested damages case. The property damage to Plaintiff''s vehicle was $600. $127,000.00 jury verdict for an injured Plaintiff sustained soft tissue injuries...

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...

For 30 years the Derrick Blythe Attorney At Law firm has been helping people withe their problems. Whether you have been in a car accident, a motorcycle wreck, boating collision, or need a divorce, to get custody of your child, have a contractor who left you hanging, have a home owner who will not pay for construction, or simply need a will we are here for you and your family. You see, we are a full service law firm. Experience matters, and we have it. We understand how emotional and painful litigation can be. You are not just a number...

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...

HERBERT E. “Chip” BROWDER, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 11, 1953; Chip was admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama in 1991; and is also admitted before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. Education: University of Alabama (B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, 1975; M.A. in Accounting, 1977; J.D., 1991); New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1992). Estate Planning Faculty Member, Alabama Bar Institute and University of Alabama School of Law, Bridge the Gap Seminars (1998 – 2007);...

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...

Derek B. Simms is a former insurance claims adjuster and accident scene investigator. He handles a wide spectrum of personal injury claims, including wrongful death, and criminal matters in federal, state and local courts.

www.stanley-law.com Licensed in Alabama after a twenty-four-year Air Force career. Attorney Greg Stanley's firm has won cases, appeals, and mandamus for his clients. Mr. Stanley's firm has four attorneys who handle all manner of real estate closings, and cases such as foreclosure and defense, ejectment and defense, and evictions and defense. Stanley's litigation team handles Quiet title actions for all manner of titles including tax liens and sheriff's deeds. Stanley has a beautiful wife in a doctoral program at the University of Alabama and four adult children, all of whom attended the University of...

Law practice focused on individual and corporate client representation, litigation, arbitration and mediation in the areas of Labor & Employment, Corporate Contract Defense, Probate, Estates, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Research, write and prepare for filing all state and federal pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and suggested judicial orders to include Complaints, Responses to Summary Judgment with applicable Exhibits, Pre-Trial Orders, Motions in Limine, and Appellate Court motions with supporting briefs. Write and file EEOC form 5 charges and response statements filed under Title VII. Conduct and defend depositions representing the legal positions for both Plaintiff and...

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than services performed by other lawyers. No attorney client relationship is established by the use of any information contained on this site. The varied experiences of Joshua M. Pendergrass, make him ideally suited to serve clients with various needs and case types. Growing up in Fairview, Tennessee, a small town in a rural area outside Nashville, Josh learned from his grandparents, an appreciation for hard work, and for sticking to one's word. Upon graduation from high school, Josh attended Lambuth University, in Jackson, Tennessee, on scholarship. By...

Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, I am a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (1998) and the Samford University Cumberland School of Law (2002). I am licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and have been admitted before the Federal District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama.

From an early age, I learned that the most powerful skill that can be mastered is the ability to change someone’s mind… which is why I became a lawyer. The most rewarding part of my job is advocating for those in need and using...

With twenty years of legal experience, Meredith Turpin has helped thousands of clients by providing the legal representation necessary to successfully navigate matters regarding bankruptcy, real property, probate, divorce, family law, and adoptions. As a tireless advocate for principled and consistent application of the law, her clients’ personal goals and financial security are her top priority. Meredith centers her practice in and around Northwest Alabama, regularly practicing in Municipal Courts, both Circuit and District State Courts, and the Federal Courts of the Northern District of Alabama. In 2004, Meredith graduated from Mercer School of Law, in Macon,...

MARK E. GUALANO, LLC is conveniently located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Our office focuses primarily on Real Estate Transactions and Refinances for Residential and Commercial Properties. We are licensed to close in the entire state of Alabama, but we focus on the surrounding neighborhoods of the Birmingham area: Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover, etc. Our services include title exams and title insurance through our sister company, VESTAVIA TITLE, LLC.