Gardendale Lawyers

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

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...

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...

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...

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP - Birmingham Office Head Labor and Employment

Practicing transactional and litigation attorney with special emphasis in construction law and non-compete matters. Experienced in the protection of payment rights of commercial subcontractors and vendors through the Alabama Prompt Pay Act, lien laws and the review and enforcement of commercial subcontract rights and obligations. Also experienced in the protection of insureds against bad faith failures to provide coverage on valid claims and in personal injury matters including products liability. In addition, I am a registered civil mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and a registered arbitrator with the Better Business Bureau.

Matthew G. Garmon is an associate in the Birmingham office of Morris, Haynes, Wheeles, Knowles, & Nelson, and is a native of Cullman County, Alabama. Matt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and received his Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. While in law school, Matt was a member of Cumberland’s prestigious Hebert Peterson National Trial Team and was a recipient of the 2015 Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocacy Award. During this time, Matt competed as an advocate on various teams, including a Cumberland team that...

I am a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. I was awarded honors as a law student. You may consider coming to see me about your legal matter. I I have represented many clients. I have represented many people in bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and 13. I regard the bankruptcy process as providing the person or family with a second chance. It's called a fresh start. Also, I prepare many deeds and wills. I am a person with whom you can have a frank and complete discussion. You life...

Attorney J. Danny Hackney worked in the Alabama insurance industry for more than 20 years, first as an insurance claims adjuster and later as a statewide claims manager. Since 1993, he has practiced law, primarily representing individuals and businesses in claims disputes with insurance companies. Danny Hackney is known as "the policyholder's lawyer" for good reason. Our practice is devoted to helping insurance policyholders recover the full amounts of their insurance claims. As a seasoned insurance claims attorney with insider's knowledge of the insurance industry, he fully understands the law as it applies to insurance claims, as well as...