Cahaba Heights Lawyers

Derek Drennan has been a dedicated advocate for his clients for over 20 years. He has focused his practice in the defense of citizens accused of crimes both great and small. Aggressively challenging the federal and state government’s attempts to strip his clients of their lives, liberties and their property at each and every opportunity has been a consistent feature of his practice.

Drennan is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law in May of 1996 and was admitted...

Gianna joined Southern Med Law in the Fall of 2021. Gianna is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. In 2018, Gianna earned a double B.A./B.S.M. from Tulane University and Freeman School of Business in Legal Studies in Business and Philosophy in just three years. In 2021, Gianna earned her J.D. with a certification in Sports Law from Tulane Law School, one of the preeminate law schools in the country for Sports Law. Gianna also received a certification in European Union Institutions, Brexit, and Civil Law from Université Paris-Dauphine in Paris, France in 2019. Gianna was an active member of the Tulane...

Tommy has successfully brought cases against the Alabama Department of Mental Health, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), the Alabama Department of Youth Services, the Alabama Department of Corrections, the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles and these agency’s employees. The cases Tommy handles often occur in nursing homes, group homes, daycares, mental health facilities, psychiatric wards in hospitals, schools for troubled teens, foster homes, schools and anywhere else where these types of institutional crimes occur. Tommy has acquired many accolades during his practice, including being a prominent member of significant legal organizations such as...

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....

Mr. Bradford has 27 years of experience representing handled Federal and State criminal cases at trial and on appeal. Bradford Ladner LLP has offices in Birmingham, Clanton, and Mobile. We handle criminal trials and appeals in all Alabama courts and all Federal Courts nationwide. Mr. Bradford is peer rated as BV by Martindale-Hubble. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, The Birmingham Bar Association, The Legal Writing Institute, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Bradford has extensive experience handling appellate matters. His appellate experience includes numerous oral arguments before the Eleventh...

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R. Andrew “Andy” Jones is a man of action—inspired by those who take bold strides to help others. His favorite quote, “Do what you can, where you are, with what you have,” comes from the invigorating words of President Teddy Roosevelt, and it reflects the values that Andy holds dear in his personal and professional life.

From an early age, Andy was interested in becoming a lawyer to make a positive impact on others. Since joining Cory Watson Attorneys as a summer law clerk in 2011, Andy quickly distinguished himself among his colleagues and clients. Within three years of becoming an...

Court Admissions : The Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit , U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Honors, Awards & Accomplishments: AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale—Hubbell

Cases : In Re: Florida Post—Engle Tobacco Litigation, In Re: HealthSouth Corp. Securities Litigation

Fullan and Fullan is a respected Alabama law firm active in family law, divorce law, and criminal law. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, and practicing for more than 30 years, attorney Guy Fullan serves the surrounding Jefferson County area. In 2023, Guy Fullan opened the Fairhope branch of his office and serves the Fairhope and surrounding Baldwin County areas. Guy Fullan has been a friendly and effective family law and criminal defense attorney since he began practicing law in 1989. Attorney Fullan earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Alabama, and his law degree from Samford...

Joshua is a life-long resident of Birmingham, Alabama. He is a 2004 graduate of Mississippi College School of Law and is founder and partner of Snable Stevenson & Silva L.L.C. Named Top Attorney for personal injury by The Birmingham Magazine, Joshua is a current member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama. He is a past member of the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association), National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity. Joshua's practice...

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.

Candace (Candi) Peeples has earned a reputation as a leader among family law attorneys in Alabama and the U.S. She brings her experience, focus and passion for excellence to each client she represents. Candi Graduated from the University of Georgia in 1997 and earned her law degree cum laude from Samford University Cumberland School of Law in 2000, where she was a member of the law school’s nationally recognized competitive trial teams for 2 years. Candi has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as “AV” for several years. Candi gained experience with high-asset and high conflict divorces, working at The Crittenden Firm, P.C....

Brooke Davis is an associate attorney for Beckum Law LLC. Brooke received her license to practice law in 2017, but has been working in the legal field for more than 7 years. Before joining Beckum Law, Brooke gained experience in family law, workman's compensation defense, and consumer law. Equipped with her wide-ranging legal experience, Brooke develops creative legal strategies for each client.

Brooke devotes much her personal time towards community service. She volunteers in several service programs including Upward Basketball, Relay for Life, and AWANA. Brooke's passion for serving others fueled her desire to represent plaintiffs.

When she is not practicing law...

Mitchell Theodore holds the South close to his heart. He was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended undergraduate and law school at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Through the practice of law, Mitchell is able to help his clients in Alabama, and throughout the country, obtain the justice they deserve.

Although he doesn’t come from a family of lawyers, Mitchell has always had a desire to help people. He sees the law as a profession that allows him to do just that. At the end of a day’s work, Mitchell says it’s gratifying to know that every day...

James Allen is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Allen is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of James M. Allen, LLC. Mr. Allen is a compassionate advocate for his clients and has a strong record of success. Mr. Allen has considerable experience in a wide variety of practice areas including domestic relations, administrative law, DUI defense, estate planning, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation, both at trial and on appeal. Mr. Allen is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association.

Carmen was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2020, and her practice includes family law, criminal law, business formation, and contract review.

She received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as a student ambassador and acted as the American Bar Association Representative for the university. She also earned a Certificate in Public Interest Law, focusing her coursework on criminal, domestic and juvenile law classes.

Prior to law school, Carmen graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in 2017 with a B.S. in Apparel Merchandising and a minor in Business.

J. Curt Tanner knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As a teenager, his father was badly injured in an accident. The legal team that represented his father made a big impact on Curt and his family, and the experience inspired him to go to law school. He knew he wanted to help people through difficult times the way he and his family were helped through his father’s accident.

Curt began his legal career by representing individuals against some of the largest banks and investment firms in the world. Curt’s dedication to securing justice for...

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...

Maridi is an seasoned litigator with almost a decade of experience practicing law throughout the State of Alabama. She began her career defending first-party and third-party lawsuits on behalf of insureds and insurance companies. While working at two large defense firms in Birmingham, Alabama, Maridi had occasion to try many cases before a jury as first-chair attorney. In a time when trial experience is rare, Maridi feels fortunate that she has been able to take a number of her cases through trial, obtaining positive results for her clients. Maridi has sharpened her attorney tools over the years learning...

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...

Kreps Law Firm, LLC practices DUI defense statewide including Jefferson County, Alabama. Joseph C. Kreps is an Alabama DUI Defense Attorney focusing on DUI and traffic violation cases throughout the state. Mr. Kreps is a certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner and Instructor per NHTSA/IACP guidelines. He is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense. To discuss your pending Jefferson County, Alabama DUI Drunk Driving charge, please call Kreps Law Firm, LLC at (866) 348-2889, or email us at dui@WinWithKreps.com . You can also visit our firm website at www.Alabama-DUI-Defense.com .

Representative Decisions Dunbar v. Google, Inc., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3643 (N.D. Cal. 2013) Dunbar v. Google, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 177058 (N.D. Cal. 2012) Sheppard v. Google, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 173184 (W.D. Ark. 2012) Panico v. BDR Thermea, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110056 (N.D. Cal. 2012) Banks v. Nissan N. Am., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 37754 (N.D. Cal. 2012) Banks v. Nissan N. Am.,...

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

I believe that every client deserves quality affordable representation. My goal is to provide such representation to anyone in need. I offer estate planning packages beginning at $500 per couple and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $1200 inclusive of attorney fees and filing fees. For more information please visit my website.

Kira Fonteneau was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. Prior to law school, Kira spent several years working in operations management roles with Wachovia Bank. In 2005, Kira began her legal career in Birmingham at a regional employment defense law firm. She later started her own firm that focused on both criminal and civil litigation. During her career, Kira has tried several cases to juries, receiving favorable rulings for her clients in both state and federal court. She has also argued at both the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Alabama Court...

At The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., we are dedicated to delivering steadfast legal advocacy. Under the guidance of our experienced attorney, Jason A. Stoves, boasting over two decades of proficiency, we strive to offer tailored and impactful solutions spanning diverse practice areas such as DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Immigration Law.

Court Admissions Supreme Court of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama Honors, Awards, and Accomplishments Super Lawyers-2012, 2013 Birmingham School of Law-Academic Scholarship Recipient. Professional Affiliations and Memberships Birmingham Bar Association Alabama State Bar Alabama Trial Lawyers Association American...

University of Alabama, 1971, with honors. Samford Cumberland School of Law, 1974, top 15 %. Criminal defense, DUI defense and personal injury litigation practice, best attorney ratings. Top lawyer ratings with Martindale-Best Lawyers-Super Lawyers. Trial lawyer for 45 years. My practice areas:


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Mr. Gaines is a litigator with significant broad-based experience in jury trials and arbitration proceedings in state and federal courts. Mr. Gaines primarily defends national corporations and other clients in complex commercial litigation, including actions involving contract disputes, negligent and intentional misrepresentations, interference with contractual and business relations, and negligence claims leading to wrongful death and serious injury.

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Michael L. Jackson’s practice focuses on civil litigation in state and federal courts, particularly in the areas of employment law, and he is experienced in appellate and other post-judgment proceedings, construction law, commercial litigation, arbitration, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution. He graduated from Auburn University and then graduated with honors from the law school at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Following his graduation from law school, he served as law clerk to Justice Hugh Maddox of the Supreme Court of Alabama. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Alabama, the United...

Damon specializes in real estate litigation and transactions including eviction and ejectment, title clearance and conveyance, and condominium/HOA law including collections. He is an active, long-time real estate investor and condo owner, which gives him an unique insight into and respect for the needs of clients. We are proud to continue to serve clients of all sizes throughout Alabama as we have for the past 15 years. He’s licensed to practice in Alabama State Courts, and both the Federal District & Bankruptcy Courts for all Districts of Alabama. He also maintains an inactive, unrestricted license to practice law in...

Lauren Miller has always looked up to her father, a cancer research scientist, whose hard work and determination has positively impacted the lives of others. She was inspired by his work from an early age, hoping to one day have a career that allowed her to dedicate herself to serving those in need. Lauren found her passion in law and is devoted to seeking justice for her clients.

Lauren represents clients injured from dangerous drug use and sexual assault while advocating for students and families affected by campus sexual violence. As an understanding counsel for her clients, Lauren’s inclination to help...

Mr. Barnett has devoted his entire career to representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death matters. Mr. Barnett’s successes include settlements and/or verdicts of at least $1 million or more in cases involving trucking collisions, dog attacks, funeral home and crematory negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, deck collapses, and automobile collisions. Given his litigation successes, Mr. Barnett was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum & The Top Trial Lawyers in America. This prestigious honor is reserved for lawyers who have been lead counsel in cases that resulted in verdicts and/or settlements of greater than $2 million. Fewer...

By the time she was 5-years-old, Nina Towle Herring had decided to become a lawyer. This prodigious desire to help people through the law began as young Nina watched re-runs of her favorite show, Matlock. This fictional portrayal of a lawyer made quite an impression on her, planting seeds of justice and service in her young mind.

As Nina grew, so did her interest in the history of law. She majored in history at the University of Georgia and studied historic legal victories of the civil rights era, focusing on justice-minded attorneys like Morris Dees and Thurgood Marshall. Then Nina’s childhood...

David Madison Tidmore has been practicing law since earning his degree from Birmingham School of Law in 1988. Mr. Tidmore’s unique background equips him with well-rounded knowledge that can be applied when handling litigation matters. He focuses on representing clients dealing with car accidents, wrongful death cases, product liability, and other similar cases. Mr. Tidmore has been selected for inclusion in the Alabama Super Lawyers® list and been given recognition time and time again for his impressive and dedicated legal services. He is the co-author of a book focusing on personal injury matters and is passionate about representing the rights...

Mr. Belt is an experienced trial lawyer who prides himself on quality client representation and maximizing his client’s financial recovery. Mr. Belt has over sixty verdicts and settlements of one million dollars or more to his credit. Mr. Belt has won jury verdicts in almost every conceivable kind of case including personal injury, products liability, outrageous conduct, environmental contamination, uninsured motorist, workplace accident, medical malpractice, business fraud, and breach of contract. This experience has earned him the AV Preeminent ranking by the national legal publication Martindale-Hubbell which polls lawyers and judges. This is the highest and most prestigious peer view...

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 grew up in Mobile, Alabama, the son of a Judge and a schoolteacher. They taught me the importance of justice and compassion. My grandfather, who worked for Bender Shipping, taught me at an early age that "If you tell someone you are going to do something, do it" and "If you work for someone, you give them 110 percent." Over my life, I have worked hard to apply these lessons.

I went to the University of South Alabama and the University of Alabama for my undergraduate studies . I then went to Alabama Law School, where I earned best...