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For over 25 years, Mr. Underwood has represented clients in class actions and complex litigation in state and federal courts, including coordinated and multi-district proceedings. Soon after Mr. Underwood received his license, he served as the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Alabama Eastern Division from 1987 until 1988. Legal Experience Mr. Underwood practices in the complex litigation area. He has participated in the prosecution of numerous class actions on behalf of injured plaintiffs. Mr. Underwood's experience includes serving as court-appointed lead class counsel and/or liaison counsel on behalf of plaintiffs in numerous class actions...

Ashley Marshall is an experienced attorney located in Enterprise, Alabama. Ashley is also a proud military spouse. Ashley operates a general law practice and is also a registered mediator.

J.P. Sawyer is the Alabama attorney at Sawyer Law Firm. He is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and went on to become a partner at the Beasley Allen Law Firm. During his nine-year tenure, J.P. has developed a passion for practicing personal injury, wrongful death, as well as nursing home abuse cases. This passion eventually led him to establish his own firm. While he knows that this move comes with several risks, he also knows that there is nothing more rewarding than helping those who can’t fight for themselves. Secure J.P.’s representation by calling...

Frederick J. Moore III (Fred) was born and raised in Mobile Alabama and went to Mobile Christian High School where he graduated with honors in the top 10% of his class in 2003. Fred continued his education at Spring Hill College where he was a double major in Political Science and Business Management and a double minor in Pre-Law and Sociology. While at Spring Hill College, Fred was in the honors program and was a member of numerous honor societies including Pi Sigma Alpha, Delta Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Alpha Kappa Delta. Fred graduated at the top of...

About our firm:
Small town firm. Big time results.
At Ingrum & Layson LLC, we are a firm focused on providing our clients the attention they need. We listen to all of your needs and concerns carefully and then discuss a logical course of action to help you get your desired results. We are here to help you because you matter and your case matters.

About Jarret Layson, Attorney at Law:
I was born and raised here in Opelika. I grew up going to church right across from my office, and attended high school down the street. After graduating from Opelika High School,...

Valerie Russell grew up in a small town in rural Alabama, in Autauga County. She currently resides in Montgomery Alabama where she lives with her husband, Lee M. (Russ) Russell, Jr. who is a partner at Capell & Howard, PC. Valerie and her husband, Russ are members of Woodland Methodist in Pike Road, Alabama.

She earned her B.A. from the University of Auburn Montgomery in 1997; and her J.D. at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in 2001. Before becoming an associate at Jinks, Crow & Dickson, P.C., Valerie began her legal career as a paralegal at Rushton,...

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Earned the Eagle Scout rank in 1985. Graduated from Florida State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with minors in Military Science and Religion. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in May of 1991. Graduated from Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama in 1994. Licensed to practice law in Georgia and Florida in 1994. Entered active duty in the United States Army in October of 1994 as an Army JAGC (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) officer. Graduated from Airborne Basic...

Joshua Stemle has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of those wrongly injured and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. He founded Stokes Stemle, LLC, after serving as managing attorney for several years at a nationally recognized personal injury law firm so that he could focus on providing his clients with the representation they deserve. He believes that the key to obtaining the best results and maximum compensation for his clients is through personalized and attentive service.

Call me today at (334) 316-4123 to see how Stokes Stemle can help you.

In a small town, you need someone you can count on, someone who understands the challenges people face and is ready to help. That’s where I come in. I’m Joseph Andrew Jones, a dedicated general practitioner offering legal services in Criminal Defense, Probate, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law, Workers' Compensation, Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy, and more. No matter what life throws your way, I’ll stand by your side to help you navigate it. I pride myself on being approachable, resourceful, and committed to finding solutions. Call me today, and let’s figure out how I can help you.

I am a personal injury lawyer at Belt & Bruner, P.C. in Birmingham. Throughout my years of experience, I have successfully represented individuals in serious personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, and other areas, achieving multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

I am a co-founder of Martin & Helms, P.C., in Huntsville, Alabama. Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, I obtained my undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Alabama in 1992 and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995.
Since 1995, I have concentrated my practice on representing individuals and the families of individuals who have been harmed or injured as a result of the wrongful acts of others. While practicing in both state and federal courts throughout the country, I have litigated cases involving issues of products liability, tractor-trailer and automobile collisions,...

Jeff provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies. His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters.

He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area. In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, including wills and trusts, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving and special needs planning. Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process.

Jeff has extensive experience in the coordination of real estate transactions,...

The Law Office of Benjamin Jarrell is a premiere Huntsville law firm known for commitment to their clients and for delivering outstanding results. We focus on providing comprehensive, effective, and state-of-the-art strategies to assist clients with their need for wealth preservation and estate, tax, and charitable planning. It is our hope that we can help you gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your loved ones are taken care of and that the things you have worked for become your legacy. We also practice in the areas of corporate and small business law, commercial transactions, government contracts, and intellectual...

I grew up on a small farm in Blount County, Alabama. One of my strengths as a lawyer is my ability to relate to people from all walks of life. I earned my law degree with honors from the Cumberland School of Law in 1998, where I served on Law Review and the National Moot Court Team and became the first lawyer in my family. I have been a personal injury lawyer in the State of Alabama since 1998.

I have devoted my law practice to representing and protecting the rights of survivors of accidents causing...

Michael Timberlake is a native of Huntsville, Alabama and is the son of local attorney, Kenan Timberlake. He earned his undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern in 1989 and his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1995. Following law school, Michael worked as a clerk for William Robertson, Chief Justice of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. After finishing his clerkship, he has practiced for over 20 years in Huntsville with the firm of Timberlake, League, and Brooks, P.C. His practice is devoted to helping persons injured as a result of medical malpractice, nursing home...

Since beginning his practice twenty years ago, Mac Martinson has helped business and real estate clients navigate the legal world. Mac and his wife Sarabeth, have three children. Mac enjoys playing and coaching ice hockey, camping, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing and spending time at the lake and is a Trustee for the Land Trust of North Alabama.

Since 1990 when he joined Martinson & Beason, P.C., Doug has been a leader in the Huntsville community. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate, wills and trust, guardianship and elder law as well as corporate and business planning and disputes. In his spare time, Doug referees ice hockey and enjoys reading, snowing skiing and playing golf and tennis.

Bryan S. Blackwell, P.C., Attorney at Law was founded by Bryan Blackwell to serve the public in civil, social security claims, workers compensation and domestic cases in Southeast Alabama. Mr. Blackwell has been in practice in Dothan, Alabama since September, 1993 in both federal and state courts in Houston, Henry, Barbour, Dale, Pike, Geneva, Coffee, and Covington counties. Cases are handled in other counties on occasion as well. Mr. Blackwell is a 1993 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, as well as a 1990 graduate of the University of South Alabama. He is a native of Enterprise,...

I have been practicing law in Mobile since 1973 and have limited my practice to bankruptcy only for the past 20 years. I also served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for approximately 20 years; and this experience has been a valuable tool in representing debtors in Chapter 7 cases.

Kasie grew up in south Alabama on a rural farm where she learned the value of hard work. She graduated law school with several academic awards and received a coveted clerkship with the Mississippi Supreme Court. After her clerkship, she worked at a large defense firm and handled multi-million dollar cases very early in her career. After several years on the defense side, Kasie returned to her true passion, helping those who have been injured by the negligence of others. As the wife of an active-duty military member and the working mother of four boys, Kasie’s...

Christopher Kern has represented individual and business clients for over 25 years in Alabama, and in courts in other states. Because of his vast experience in bankruptcy law, Kern does a substantial amount of creditor and debtor bankruptcy work, including corporate reorganization in Chapter 11. Recognizing that his clients are also involved in other legal matters, Kern is also happy to assist his clients in areas such as wills, real estate, family law and general business matters.

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. I, Josh Morgan, (josh@huffsmithlaw.com) along with the partners of Huff Smith Law, 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...

Anthony Brian Bush, Esq., graduated cum laude from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. While there, he was a Charter Member and Clerk of the Patterson Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, served as an Honor Court Justice, and was a junior editor for the Jones Law Review. He also earned highest grade and best paper awards in several classes, including Business Associations, Wills and Trusts, Alabama Civil Procedure, Sales – Uniform Commercial Code Article II, and Pre-trial Practice. Mr. Bush is licensed to practice law in Alabama, including the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Middle,...

CURRENT EMPLOMENT Michael Nunnelley is in private practice serving the state of Alabama. He specializes in CRIMINAL APPEALS (rule 32 petitions, federal habeas petitions, expungements, petitions for early release), CRIMINAL DEFENSE (experience ranges from DUI to Capital Murder), and CIVIL LITIGATION (personal injury, business litigation, insurance defense). PAST EMPLOMENT Michael Nunnelley joined the Alabama Attorney General's office in 2005 where he worked in Capital Litigation, Criminal Appeals, and at the Department of Human Resources for over 15 years. Before returning to Alabama, Michael worked at Baker Botts, L.L.P. in Houston, Texas, where he worked on complex litigation along with oil and gas law. CREDENTIALS Michael...

Immigration Attorney and Consultant
Represents clients before USCIS* Board of Immigration Appeals
30 plus years of federal law practice
Former Law Clerk to the Honorable Damon J. Keith, U. S Court of Appeals for the Sixth Judicial Circuit
30 plus years of practice in Federal law
Past Chief Executive Director of D.C. Housing Finance Agency

Craig Allred joined Hill Hill Carter in January 2023 after 18 years with a boutique insurance and corporate defense litigation firm. His practice centers on defending commercial insureds in complex litigation, including commercial motor carrier/trucking litigation involving personal injury and property damage and defense of general contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, and suppliers in commercial and residential construction litigation. Craig has extensive experience defending premises liability and motor vehicle accident cases. He also defends dentists in professional liability matters and defends insurers in direct actions on UM/UIM claims. Craig’s also defends a major auto manufacturer in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving...

Kia Scott is a certified mediator, licensed attorney, and an active member of several legal associations. Scott assists families with divorce, adoptions, custody, and child support issues. As a mediator and arbitrator, she is also well-known for assisting families and governmental agencies in resolving dispute pre-litigation. Scott is the Principal Attorney and Mediator at K Scott Law,LLC.

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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...

In need of a lawyer in Talladega, Sylacauga, Munford, Lincoln, or Childersburg, Alabama? Joe Carlton, Attorney at Law is a law firm based in Talladega County, Alabama which handles criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases. Criminal defense cases include felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, DUI, theft, and drug charges. Family law cases include delinquency, divorce, child support, and child custody of children and grandchildren. Personal injury cases include accidental or intentional injuries to person or property. About Joe * Retired Talladega County Assistant D.A. * 31 years of courtroom experience * Wrote the book on DUI’s for Alabama...

I opened my practice in Alexandria, Alabama, in October 2009, being the first law firm in Alexandria. I represent clients in Calhoun and surrounding counties, including Cleburne, Etowah, Talladega, St. Clair as well as a few other counties.

Knox Boteler is a partner with Boteler Richardson Wolfe in Mobile, Alabama. Over the last 20 years, he has successfully advocated for over a thousand injury victims and their families in Alabama and Mississippi. His particular practice areas include cases of wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, defective product and pharmaceutical claims, toxic torts, medical device defects, premises liability cases, on the job injuries, denied life and property insurance claims and more.
The Mobile native has practiced law in South Alabama since 1999, and is licensed in Alabama and Mississippi. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Millsaps College...

Education: George Washington Carver High School, Montgomery, Alabama, 1979 Graduate Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama,1983, Bachelor of Arts in English, Religion and Philosophy University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1986, Juris Doctor