Bear Creek Lawyers

Richard C. Duell III maintains an active presence in the state, national and international legal communities advocating client's rights through a number of organizational and committee memberships. Mr. Duell is well respected by his colleagues having received a rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating from the universally recognized legal referral source. Richard C. Duell III received his Doctor of Jurisprudence at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University and his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. He has published numerous articles and speaks often on commercial and franchising law. Mr. Duell was on the panel...

Jacy graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After enlisting as a paralegal in the Air National Guard, she earned her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Upon earning Top Graduate of her class at Air Force Officer Training School, Jacy commissioned as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air National Guard. At the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course, she won the “Excellence in Advocacy Competition” for demonstrating the greatest skill and ability as a trial lawyer among all students. At our firm, she represents clients in several...

35 years practicing law in Shelby, Jefferson, Chilton & Bibb counties Former Judge in Hoover, Alabaster, Harpersville, Vincent, Wilsonville Mentor to many successful Attorneys

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...

Robin Wolfe graduated with an Associates of Arts Degree in Pre-Law; a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science; and, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English before attending law school. She received her Juris Doctorate in 1999; and, she has been licensed in the State of Alabama to practice law since 1999. She has been licensed to practice in the United States District Courts since 2000.

After working as a partner in a small firm (Thomas, Boyanton & Clem, L.L.C.), Mrs. Wolfe decided to open her own practice in 2002. She has been the sole operator of...

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.

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...

Grace Prince joined Prince, Glover & Hayes as an attorney in January 2024, but her journey with the firm began in high school when she worked as a runner and later as a law clerk. During law school, she was a member of the American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition Team, coached by her father, Robert Prince, a Founding Partner of PGH. After earning her law degree, she spent the next seven years assisting in coaching these teams alongside him. Before returning to Prince, Glover & Hayes as an attorney, Grace focused primarily on criminal law. She served as...

Born in Birmingham, Stan and his family moved to Huntsville, Alabama when he was seven (7). Stan grew up feeling the ground shake with the testing of rocket engines produced at Huntsville's Marshall Space Flight Center, as well as the sights and sounds of summers on his family's 100 year old farm in Blount County, Alabama. After graduating from Huntsville High School, Stan graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1987, and the University of Alabama School of Law in 1990 (where he served as Managing Editor of the Law and Psychology Review and was active in the Law School's famed Trial Program)....

The Attorneys at Cloud Willis & Ellis provide large firm legal service with the small firm feel. For more than a decade, Cloud Willis & Ellis has supported the business and real estate community both in Alabama and abroad. The success of our clients as well as our firm is largely attributed to our commitment to our core principles. At Cloud Willis & Ellis, we analyze our clients’ legal issues using an add-value approach with an eye fixed on results. We are deeply committed to customer service and dedicated to serving the business, commerce and real estate communities. From structuring...

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.

Austin Burdick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Montevallo, where he studied History. He then attended the Birmingham School of Law at night and worked full time during the day to support his young family. Austin graduated in the top third of his class in law school. While attending law school Austin worked for Merrill Legal Solutions were he gained valuable courtroom and deposition experience as a trial consultant. As a trial consultant, Austin consulted on high profile cases including Richard Scrushy v. HealthSouth. After four years with Merrill Austin entered private practice with a local law firm. After...

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...

Dr. Roderick Van Daniel, Esquire, hails from Aberdeen, Mississippi, practicing law in Birmingham, Alabama and boasts a diverse educational background, including an Associate Degree in Sociology from Itawamba Community College, a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Jackson State University, a Master's in Sports Administration, and a Ph.D. in Education focusing on Title IX and gender equality from Mississippi State University. Additionally, he earned a Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law. In 2020, Dr. Van Daniel embarked on his legal career in Birmingham, Alabama, where he is now licensed to practice law. Since 2006, Dr. Van...

Experienced attorney in personal injury -- including auto/semi truck accidents -- worker's compensation claims, social security disability claims. Office located in the Birmingham area with clients state-wide. Represent clients on no-payment-until settlement or judgment. Representing people who need help.