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Shirley A. Millwood
Alexandria, AL Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Birmingham School of Law and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
I opened my practice in Alexandria, Alabama, in October 2009, being the first law firm in Alexandria. I represent clients in Calhoun and surrounding counties, including Cleburne, Etowah, Talladega, St. Clair as well as a few other counties.
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Kyle D Pierce
Gadsden, AL Business Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Kyle is a lifelong Alabamian who grew up in Attalla, graduated from The University of Alabama, then attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. His law practice is built around solving issues for the people and businesses of Alabama so they can do more.
In criminal defense, he fights every day to protect his clients' rights. He works tirelessly to ensure that every case receives the time and attention it deserves. Every case is different, and every case deserves to be worked individually, not like a cookie cutter.
In probate, property, and small business, Kyle works hand in hand with his clients...
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Sheila Crumley Field
ANNISTON, AL Business Law Attorney
Business, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Birmingham School of Law(AL)
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A. Wilson Webb
Gadsden, AL Business Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Business, Administrative, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Primarily represent Consumers in disputes involving Lenders (including Mortgages), Auto Dealers and other Credit Sellers; in actions involving fraud, deceptive trade practices, fraudulent foreclosure practices, unfair or illegal debt collection practices (including threats of criminal prosecution) and invasion of privacy. Also represent debtors (consumers and small businesses) in bankruptcy courts, including lawsuits (adversary proceedings) brought within bankruptcy court against Creditors & 3rd parties (dealers), &/or pending state court suits removed for pursuit in bankruptcy court, &/or challenging discharge of certain debts or seeking declarations of dischargeability on otherwise non-dischargeable debts(i.e., student loans).
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Mr. Adam Charles Maniscalco
Oxford, AL Business Law Lawyer
Business, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
After graduating from Oxford High School, Adam Maniscalco earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Alabama. He practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning, family law, and real estate. He's lived in Oxford his entire life, and attends Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.
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Todd Frederick
Gadsden, AL Business Law Attorney
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Samford University
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Cindy Self Webb
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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Rodney Lavon Edmondson
Guntersville, AL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business and Personal Injury
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
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Randall Richardson
Pell City, AL Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(205) 878-9000
1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway
Suite 218
Pell City, AL 35128
Business, Family, Probate and Real Estate
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
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Joshua M. Pendergrass
Albertville, AL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(256) 894-0062
101 North Carlisle Street, Suite 101
P.O. Box 2145
Albertville, AL 35950
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
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.
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Matthew D. Wright
Trussville, AL Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Criminal Defense
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Angela Cochran Morgan
Fort Payne, AL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
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Clint LaDon Maze
Arab, AL Business Law Attorney
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and IP
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Mitchell John Howie
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Employment and Entertainment & Sports
In 2015 Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. One of the best family lawyers in Huntsville, Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 10 under 40 of Alabama Family Lawyers by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. In 2014 Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40...
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Josh J. Wright
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Alabama School of Law
Mr. Wright is responsible for recovering and/or litigating cases with results of more than $200 million, including many notable results: a $22 million result in a products suit, a $17.3 million award in a commercial business dispute case, a $10 million verdict in a product liability case, a $7.5 million result in a breach of contract case, a $5.5 million result in a commercial case, a $3.76 million verdict in a pool drowning case, a $3 million result in a trucking case, a $3.3 million result in an industrial accident case, a $1.6 million award in a business-on-business dispute case,...
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Anne Reilly Moses
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
St. John's University School of Law
Anne R. Moses received her B. A. from Barnard College, Columbia University, New York; and Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York and Alabama. Anne is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and former Chair of the Elder Law Services Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association. She also has received her Mediation Certification from the Alabama State Bar and serves on the Board of the SOS Foundation. She has been voted as one of the Best...
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Marcus L Hunt
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(205) 408-3025
2803 Greystone Commercial Blvd
Suite 12
Birmingham, AL 35242
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Real Estate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Marcus L. Hunt is a partner with Duell | Hunt law firm. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his undergraduate degree in History/Political Science from East Texas Baptist University. Marcus has been admitted to practice in the State of Alabama and before the United States District Courts for Alabama. Marcus represents franchise clients across the United States and internationally. He has helped both start-up companies and entrepreneurs reach their goals through franchising as well as established franchise companies that have a global presence. Marcus’ franchise law practice...
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Joseph Bradley Ponder
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Alabama School of Law
Brad specializes in complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts in both state and federal court. He represents consumer and business owners in a variety of law suits, including class actions against major corporations and energy cooperatives. Throughout his career, Brad has litigated numerous corporate disputes and automotive/commercial trucking cases, including several complex railroad grade crossing accident cases. He has handled multiple coverage issues relating to commercial and personal insurance policies. Brad has spent a large portion of his career representing injured railroad workers throughout the southeastern United States in actions brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability...
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Christopher S Hamer
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Alabama School of Law and Birmingham School of Law
Chris, a Birmingham native, regularly advises and represents clients on a broad range of legal issues, including: probate and estate matters, civil litigation, arbitration, business transactions and litigation, probate support for litigation, estate administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships, conservatorships and taxation.
He has been recognized by Birmingham Magazine in its Top Attorneys list in the areas of Probate Law (2017-2020) and Tax Law (2017), and was selected to the Mid-South’s Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for Estate & Trust Litigation (2018-2021). Additionally, he has been selected as one of the 18 Best Birmingham Litigation Attorneys (2017-2021) and as one...
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Robert Vargo
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Robert Vargo has over 35 years experience representing businesses and individuals in an extensive variety of corporate, commercial, technology and real estate law matters. During that time, he has enjoyed long standing relationships with many clients nationwide.
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Jason McCartha
Huntsville, AL Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
Jason P. McCartha reminds himself every day to add value in a way that is real and meaningful to everyone he serves --- everyday. Jason has been practicing law since 1997 and is the founding member of McCartha Law. LLC where his wife, Jennifer McCartha, also works with him as a legal assistant (who is also a credentialed CPA). Every day, they genuinely look forward to serving you in a real, valuable, and meaningful way.
Jason makes sure his clients are well served by taking the time to Teach them what is going on and why; thereby, Equipping and...
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William Vann Burkett
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
I was born in Huntsville, Alabama and grew up working in and around my parents’ local small business. I graduated from Randolph School (13’) where I was a member of the inaugural football team. I also played on the golf team and trumpet in the school band. After graduation, I attended Auburn University. I graduated cum laude in 2017 with a Batchelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
From there, I attended Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. During my time at Cumberland, I served as a Junior Editor for the Cumberland Law Review and on the board as the...
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Bruce Lister Gordon
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 59 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Real Estate and Securities
Boston University School of Law and University of Alabama School of Law
Recognized by his peers as one of the top Business Law attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Gordon maintains a legal practice that spans a number of areas. From advising clients on difficult internal disputes to buying and selling large businesses, his practice and focus on various business-related issues is significant. Mr. Gordon advises clients on any number of business and personal issues, both large and small, and continually offers creative and insightful solutions to his clients.
Mr. Gordon takes on a small number of high profile and high net worth divorce cases each year. His significant business and tax experience...
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Heath Brooks
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Heath Brooks is originally from the Pine Chapel Community in Northwest Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia with a degree in Anthropology and Archaeology. Heath received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated Cum Laude, and received his Masters of Science in Environmental Management contemporaneously with his law degree in 2008. While at Cumberland, Mr. Brooks received the Albert B. Brewer Scholarship in Law, served on Cumberland’s National Trial Team, served as Student Materials Editor of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, and has been admitted to The...
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Allan Lamar Armstrong
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Consumer and Employment
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
When you need an attorney, you need the experience of the Armstrong Law Center. Allan L. Armstrong is the founder of ALC. Allan has been practicing law since 1988 and is currently admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama. This includes the Alabama Supreme Court and all other courts in the State. Allan is also admitted to practice before all federal district courts in Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
As a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Allan L. Armstrong earned his undergraduate degree from the...
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Richard D. Greer
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Business, Construction, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and University of Exeter Law School (England)
The Greer Law Firm, P.C., focuses on the resolution of contract disputes arising from the breach or potential breach of business, employment, non-compete, lease, and construction contracts. The Firm has decades of experience in achieving successful results for both business and non-business clients in contract-related disputes involving a diverse range of subject matters.
I grew up in a privileged community, but began practicing law with a small firm in a small town, helping people and their businesses resolve problems big and small. In 1981, I joined a large law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where I represented financial institutions, manufacturers, energy companies,...
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Michael Dwayne Ermert
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Alabama School of Law
Since 1990, Michael D. Ermert has been helping the team at Hare Wynn fight for justice and fair recovery on behalf of injured individuals and their family members. Mike believes that the most rewarding aspect of his extensive career is his ability to make a difference in the lives of ordinary people who have been harmed by others' negligence. His exceptional practice has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including being ranked in the Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama by The Best Lawyers in America®. When you need a personal injury lawyer that will fight for you, call Hare Wynn!
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Don McKenna
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Personal injury lawyer Don McKenna has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1997. With more than 22 years in practice, Don has helped numerous clients across the country fight for the just compensation they were owed after someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Several of his successful verdicts have even set new precedents in the legal field. While he handles a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, environmental issues, and product liability, Don is especially passionate about cases involving government fraud. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Best Lawyers in America®.
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John Finley Porter III
Scottsboro, AL Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
The successful argument of J.E. B. v. Alabama before the U.S. Supreme Court marked an exciting milestone for John F. Porter, III. The Porter Law Group offers offers a broad range of professional and personal legal services. John and Claire Porter represent local, national and international corporate clients as well as local governments and agencies. Additionally, we strive to provide the personal, "home town" service needed by individuals. John F. Porter, III or C. Claire Porter will personally meet with you to discuss your case and they will communicate with you through email and written correspondence regarding your case as...
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Kenneth O'Neal Simon
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(205) 379-1029
Wells Fargo Tower, 420 20th Street North
Ste 2200
Birmingham, AL 35203
Business, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Securities
University of Alabama School of Law
Ken Simon is a former trial judge with more than one hundred jury trials under his belt. Ken is an experienced mediator, arbitrator, special master, and claims administrator. He has mediated hundreds of cases arising out of state and federal courts around the Southeast, and is an active arbitrator of conflicts as diverse as disputes between investment firms and clients, employers and employees, businesses and suppliers, and nursing homes and patients. Ken’s legal practice covers areas as varied as securities litigation and enforcement proceedings, securities and corporate compliance, municipal bond transactions, as well as personal injury and other litigation affecting...
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Mr. Brett Alan Smith
Auburn, AL Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, IP and Real Estate
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
Contact us today at (334) 329-5596. The mission of Huff Smith Law built by the two partners, Haley L. Huff (haley@huffsmithlaw.com) and Brett A. Smith (brett@huffsmithlaw.com) is to protect the future of our community. We aspire to provide exemplary legal services and counseling for your real estate, small business, non-profit, charitable organization, and family law matters. Just as the mighty oak as it grows from sapling to mature requires special amounts of nurture and protection, Huff Smith Law strives to help cultivate and protect the growth of your real estate, small business, non-profit, and charitable organization over its precious...
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Christopher Weston
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Albany Law School
Christopher Weston is the Criminal & DUI Defense, Landlord-Tenant, Domestic Relations, Business, Administrative Law, Contract Dispute, and Mold Litigation attorney for Johnston, Moore, and Thompson. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School, in Albany, New York, in 2011, and two Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, in 2008. At each of these institutions, Christopher Weston graduated with honors, achieved accolades on various scholarly achievement lists, placed in varying areas of competition, was a member of teaching fellow programs for the aid of other students, and became a duly-elected member of the Justinian Society...
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Keith Thomson Belt Jr
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(256) 666-4660
116 Jefferson St. Suite 209
Suite 209
Huntsville, AL 35801
Business, Environmental, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Keith T. Belt, Jr. is a distinguished personal injury attorney and partner at Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers in Huntsville, Alabama. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to his clients, he has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible peer review rating for lawyers, recognizing both legal ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Belt is renowned for his exceptional trial skills and has been consistently selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers since 2007. He has also been recognized as one of Alabama's Super Lawyers every year since 2009 and...
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John Gibbs Dana
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
When your business or finances are at risk, we are the law firm to protect your assets and recover your money.
Named one of the Top 50 attorneys in Alabama by Super Lawyers and voted by his peers as one of the best attorneys in Birmingham, Mr. Dana’s practice focuses on helping investors pursue claims against advisors and brokers for improper investment advice and guidance.
Mr. Dana also represents owners of small- to medium-sized closely held businesses in negotiations and disputes with their co-owners, employees, and third parties. His representation routinely includes advising clients on difficult and sensitive business situations, including dissolution,...
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S. Mitchell Howie
Huntsville, AL Business Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Workers' Comp
University of Alabama School of Law
S. Mitchell Howie, better known as "Mitch" to Huntsville lawyers and clients alike, was raised in Huntsville Alabama, graduating from Huntsville High School in 1972.
He attended the University of Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1976. He completed law school at the University of Alabama in 1980.
After working in the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico and practicing law for several years in the state of Texas, he returned to his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama to raise his family and start his private practice. Mitch practiced law on the North side of the Madison County Courthouse...
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D. Brett Turnbull
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa and University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan
Brett Turnbull has embraced that philosophy in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When he goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job; to get justice for his client by proving the claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict.
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Victoria Laine Dye
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Business, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Victoria is an Associate with the law firm of Morgan & Morgan. Victoria earned her undergraduate degree in political science and history from Georgia College and State University in 2004 and received her law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 2007.
Victoria began her career at Fischer & Associates while still a law student. Once she graduated form law school, she joined the firm as an Associate and transitioned to Morgan & Morgan in 2021. Victoria’s practice with the firm includes representing plaintiffs in commercial trucking litigation, premises liability, products liability, automobile accidents, insurance fraud and bad...
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Stacey A. Davis
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(205) 777-9906
2160 Highland Avenue S., Suite 100-117
Birmingham, AL 35205
Business, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
University of Connecticut School of Law
The Law Firm of Stacey A. Davis is an entertainment and intellectual property law firm, representing creative clients in the film, television, music and book publishing industries. The Firm also assists business professionals with the development, protection and commercialization of their intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. From up and coming artists and emerging companies to established professionals, the Firm assists clients with small business planning, contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Stacey practiced for over a decade at one of the country's top law firms before opening her own firm. Stacey has been named...
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Christopher Randolph Jr
Birmingham, AL Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(800) 568-5330
800 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 800
Birmingham, AL 35209
Business
Harvard Law School
A graduate of Harvard Law School, personal injury attorney Christopher S. Randolph, Jr. has litigated a wide variety of complex cases in 12 states across the country. He currently assists Hare Wynn with its representation of U.S. corn farmers in a national class action lawsuit against Syngenta, and regularly handles a number of injury and business law cases. In addition to being a skilled attorney, Chris is a published author. He has written several articles on complex litigation issues for the Alabama Lawyer and Defense Counsel Journal. Call Hare Wynn for a free consultation today!
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Morris Wade Richardson
Birmingham, AL Business Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(205) 572-4100
100 Corporate Parkway
One Lake Level
Birmingham, AL 35242
Business, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
University of Alabama School of Law
Wade Richardson’s success as a trial attorney is a result of the good judgment, wisdom, and experience he brings to bear on behalf of his clients, in addition to his willingness to provide an extra level of advocacy focused on the client’s long term goals and objectives.
He has extensive experience in tort and business litigation, including copyright, trademark and other intellectual property or Lanham Act disputes, product liability, fraud, business competition and dissolution claims. Wade has handled and tried high risk cases to successful verdicts.
Wade represents multiple small and medium sized companies and closely held businesses. He also...