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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...

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.

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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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.

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...

I’m an attorney at Gordon, Dana & Gilmore, LLC with nearly 30 years of experience in tax law, business litigation, and corporate transactions. I’ve had the privilege of representing clients in a wide range of complex matters, including IRS audits, tax controversies, and high-stakes business disputes. I earned my J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1996, where I was recognized for excellence in appellate advocacy and served on the National Moot Court Team. Before that, I completed both B.A. and B.S. degrees at the University of Texas at Austin. I’m licensed to practice in both Alabama and...

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...

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.

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...

A native of the Magic City, Attorney Tylynn F.J. Griffin is passionate about helping individuals and organizations solve problems while providing competent and compassionate service. Labeled with having a “servant’s heart ”, Tylynn is dedicated to client success and improving the lives of those around her. Since graduating from law school, Tylynn has worked tirelessly to provide clients with zealous advocacy. She specializes in Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Personal Injury but is willing to assist in whatever way possible. Tylynn commissioned as a Judge Advocate in the Army National Guard, with her current position being Trial Defense Counsel. In 2023,...

Experienced trial attorney that practices all over the state of Alabama and regularly writes articles, especially in regards to Medicare/Medicaid updates.

Complex Civil Litigation - Pharmaceutical Litigation; Products Liability; Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury; Wrongful Death; Products Liability. Admitted - 1998, Alabama; U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama; 2001, Mississippi; 2002, District of Columbia (currently inactive), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 2003, Tennessee; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; 2004, Pennsylvania; 2005 (currently inactive), Texas (currently inactive) and U.S. Supreme Court; 2007, New York (retired).

Ken Riley was born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. After obtaining his business degree at the University of Alabama, Mr. Riley went on to complete his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

One of Mr. Riley’s strengths as a plaintiff’s attorney is his ability to relate to people from all walks of life, a characteristic that comes naturally from his small-town upbringing. Having had first-hand experience with a family member involved in a life-threatening car accident, Mr. Riley understands the physical, emotional and financial issues families involved in a serious injury experience. That experience was instrumental...

Phelps Law Firm's founding member is Tom Phelps. A native of Birmingham, Tom attended Pelham High School where he graduated as Salutatorian in 1998. Tom then attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where he graduated Cum laude, with Honors, in 2003. He received numerous awards and served as President of Delta Chi Fraternity.

Tom majored in Journalism, with minors in Economics and General Business Administration. Tom worked as the Senior Sports Reporter for the University's newspaper, The Crimson White. In that capacity, Tom served as the lead football beat writer for two...

Born 1957, Sidney, Nebraska, Doug Fees is the managing attorney in The Cochran Firm’s Huntsville office. With an educational background in both mechanical engineering and law, Doug seeks to utilize the Tort System for both its primary social purpose of preventing accidental injury and death and secondarily, seeking fair compensation for the clients he represents. He incorporates the concepts of safety engineering in his daily practice of handling products, construction, and premises liability cases, as well as tractor-trailer and automobile accidents. Doug has been interviewed by and appeared on ABC News Day One, the Learning Channel, YouTube, Netflix and Court...

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...

Joseph Douglas ("Joey") Aiello is a lawyer in Huntsville, Alabama with a Plaintiff's personal injury practice. Mr. Aiello is a Partner with the law firm of Morris, Conchin, King & Hodge.

Mr. Alley graduated with honors from the University of Alabama, with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He went on to attend and graduated from the University Of Alabama School Of Law. While still in law school, Mr. Alley clerked at the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office, where he successfully tried several felony jury trials as a law student. Based on his outstanding performance for the office while in law school, Mr. Alley was asked to join the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor. As a Deputy District Attorney, he tried dozens of cases before juries in Circuit Court...

Will Gieske is a seasoned attorney, known for his dedication to justice and legal expertise. Growing up on a small cattle farm in Loretto, Tennessee, Will learned the values of hard work, integrity, and perserverance from a young age. Will earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama before pursuing his passion for law at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, he honed his trial skills as an Assistant District Attorney with the Lauderdale County District Attorney's office for five years. With invaluable experiance gained, Will opened his own law practice,...

I have ten years experience representing clients in North Alabama. I handle a variety of case types and am dedicated to providing personalized service.
My practice focuses on client centered representation by explaining the law in relation to the issue thus allowing the client to make informed decisions regarding their case and my representation.
My goal is to understand client needs, provide guidance and advocate in a manner consistent with client objectives.

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...

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.

I am a personal injury lawyer at Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys, P.C. in Mobile, Alabama. My practice focuses on appeals, including working with other attorneys from the beginning of a case to preserve all issues for appeal. Throughout my years of experience, I have won appeals in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, and other areas, preserving multi-million dollar verdicts.

Before founding Outside Chief Legal Executive, Jordan worked for large traditional law firms with offices extending across the United States and internationally as well. Jordan originally trained as a litigator, amassing nearly 15 years of experience trying cases throughout the state and federal courts of both Alabama and Florida. Jordan defends and prosecutes a wide variety of cases including construction, insurance, bad faith, professional liability, product liability, wrongful death, employment, commercial, premises liability, dram shop/liquor liability, and workers compensation claims. Jordan serves as general and/or chief legal counsel for a growing list of companies, large and small, across a variety of...

Marc was born in Kingsport Tennessee and was raised in Anniston Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Management. After college, Marc had a successful career in the technology industry developing complex computer network and systems for companies such as St. Vincents Hospital, Citrix Systems and BBVA Compass Bank. While working full time at BBVA Compass Bank, Marc attended law school at the Birmingham School of Law and graduated sixth in his class. He was the Chancellor of the Sigma Delta Kappa honor society. Since graduating from...

Sole Practitioner attorney focusing on criminal law and personal injury with experience ALL over the state of Alabama.

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...

Matt specializes in handling cases involving 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks within the firm. His deep understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations plays a crucial role in investigating the causes of large truck accidents. Recognized for his expertise, Matt has delivered numerous seminar presentations on trucking litigation, and attorneys across Alabama frequently refer cases to him or seek his assistance in handling these complex matters.

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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...

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;...

C. Bennett Long is a native and life-long resident of Mobile, Alabama. In 2005, he was admitted to the Alabama State Bar, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama. Mr. Long has experience in a wide range of legal areas, with particular focus on personal injury cases, class-action lawsuits, and property insurance claims.

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...