Dora Lawyers

I have over 20 years of legal experience in Shelby County and its surrounding areas. I gladly return telephone calls. Please see my website www.clintthomaslaw.com for more detailed information.

James H. Wettermark is the senior founding attorney at Wettermark & Keith, LLC. After graduating law school from the University of Alabama in 1978, Mr. Wettermark entered the field of personal injury law where he has devoted his entire legal career to helping victims of negligence attain maximum compensation. Throughout his 25 plus years of legal counsel, Mr. Wettermark has proven his ability to do just this winning numerous high profile cases, including the largest verdict in the history of the Federal Employers Liability Act which amounted to $34 million in compensation. His achievements and successful verdicts have amounted to...

After obtaining his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995, Dennis Rusty Weaver went on to pursue a practice in personal injury law. He has litigated a countless number of cases involving all types of issues, ranging from defective vehicle products to nursing home abuse. Mr. Weaver was the recipient of the Frank Carrington Champion of Civil Justice Award for his extraordinary efforts in fighting for justice for victims of crime. He has received numerous awards and recognition over the years for his commitment to his clients and securing a fair outcome on their behalves....

Edward Still has practiced in Alabama and Washington, D.C., since 1971. He was in private practice in Tuscaloosa from 1971 until 1975, then in Birmingham until 1997. He was Director of the Voting Rights Project of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a non-profit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C. from 1997 until 2001. He was a Special Counsel to the Washington firm of Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP in 2001 and 2002. He returned to Birmingham in 2002. Edward Still has nearly 50 years of experience in the field of...

Robert grew up in the Bessemer, Alabama area and graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending The University of Alabama, Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he was an honors graduate and a member of the Mock Trial Team. When away from his practice, Robert and his wife enjoy spending time at the lake with their dogs. Robert practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.

This law office practices immigration law, family law and divorce, criminal defense and post convictions and parole, car accident and personal injury law. We are conveniently located in Birmingham Alabama just off of Highway I-65, Exit 254, Alford avenue. Our goal is client satisfaction and positive results.

We are here to help with any traffic ticket, DUI, and criminal defense matters.

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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Darren Kies' experience includes time as staff counsel for one of the nation’s largest automobile insurance companies, He ensures the highest level of service for his clients and fights to obtain the most favorable outcome for them, be it in court, or otherwise.

Darren graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham. While in law school, Darren was on the Moot Court Board and served as senior editor on the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. He is licensed to practice law in Alabama and Mississippi in all state and federal courts....

Ms. Applebaum is a graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, where she was awarded their Presidential Scholarship. Ms. Applebaum has been practicing law since 2006.

Ms. Applebaum’s career has consisted of work involving complex litigation, mass torts, product liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. She has 14 years of experience specifically practicing mass torts cases. Some of the many cases that Ms. Applebaum has litigated include suits against Vioxx, Syngenta, and Genetically Modified Rice.

Carli Bryant can certainly empathize with her injured clients. Carli herself was a victim of a truck accident at the age of 17, when she was t-boned by a dump truck transporting a heavy load of debris. The collision completely changed her life and inspired her to become a personal injury attorney.

Her own traumatic experience allows Carli to connect with her clients on a deeper level, giving her the ability to understand the physical and emotional turmoil caused by serious accidents.

"Many times, car accidents or any personal injury incident will shake clients in every way, and this happens financially, emotionally,...

Nicolas Gutierrez has always felt the desire to become a lawyer, thanks to the influential reinforcement of his grandfathers.

“My grandfather on my mom’s side would always laugh about my tendency to argue over every little point, and encouraged this trait. My grandfather on my dad’s side always preached about providing help to others, and encouraged me to focus on law so that I could help those who needed it.”

Nicolas was born in Baltimore, Maryland and planted Southern roots growing up in Hoover, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish.

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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...

Chris Reid graduated from Samford University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He then received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in May 2010. Mr. Reid has held policy positions working for the Alabama Policy Institute and the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C, where he also interned for House Republican Whip Roy Blunt. While in law school, Mr. Reid worked as a summer law clerk for the Alabama Attorney General Office and Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett (a prominent law firm in Montgomery).Upon graduating law school, Chris held the position of Health and Judiciary...

Jon Townsend grew up in Northport, Alabama. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree from Ambridge University. After graduation, Jon attended Freed-Hardman University and graduated with a Master of Ministry degree.

Jon served as a minister and worked for the Churches of Christ in Alabama and Tennessee. In 2011, Jon found his calling in counseling and fighting for the rights of others when he decided to attend law school. Soon after, Jon enrolled in the Cumberland School of Law. Jon received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law in 2014. He...

I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1994. I completed my undergraduate studies at Jacksonville State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. In 2023, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Birmingham School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. The following year, I became a member of the Alabama State Bar. I am licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama. In 2018, I joined The Bush Law Firm where I served as a senior...

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I am from Knoxville, TN and moved to Birmingham to attend Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. I began clerking with Massey, Stotser & Nichols, P.C. during law school and began practicing law upon graduation in 2004.

Glennon F. Threatt has practiced in the areas of state and federal criminal defense, complex civil litigation, family and domestic relations, and probate. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University in 1978. He earned his Juris Doctor at the Howard University School of Law in 1981. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1999. He is a member of the following Bar associations: The Supreme Court of the State of Alabama; United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama; United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama;...

I am a trial lawyer who primarily practices law in Alabama by helping to right wrongs. I graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1999. I am licensed in Alabama, Nevada, and Maryland as an attorney. I represent individuals and small businesses in Alabama trying to help them through their legal situations. I have been selected as an Alabama Super Lawyer (2013, 2014) and Rising Star (2012). In 2014, I was invited to join ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates).

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...

I am an attorney who is dedicated to providing services with the client's interests as priority. I am committed to represent my clients with competence, faithfulness, diligence and sound judgment. I strive to enhance your access to the legal system and protection under the law by explaining the law to you as it relates to your legal matter. As such, as your attorney my goal is help you understand the law, available options and work with you to resolve your legal issue.

I am an attorney who has many years of experience in healthcare delivery and management in private and public...

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...

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...

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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

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);...

2006 graduate of the University of Alabama 2010 graduate of Faulkner University, Jones School of Law where he was involved in the American Association for Justice Trial Advocacy program and where he served on the editorial board of the Jones Law Review Alabama/Mid-South SuperLawyer “Rising Star” 2016 through 2023. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Alabama are named to the Rising Stars list. Selected in 2017, for national membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 trial lawyers in the state of Alabama chosen “based on performance as an exceptional young trial lawyer” Serves by appointment to the Editorial Board...

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...

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...

Specializing in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Family Law in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Shelby, Calhoun, Etowah, Blount and throughout the State of Alabama. John T. Long has the knowledge of the law to recover the largest settlement for you. John has an impeccable reputation in the community for recovering the largest settlements for his clients. With over thirty-seven years’ experience in all phases of personal injury cases, (twelve years as an insurance claims adjuster and twenty-five years as an attorney) He has the combined experience to recover damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress and mental anguish. From the initial interview,...