Calera Personal Injury Lawyers

Karen Salter is a former Registered Nurse and Accident Injury Attorney who represents individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Her primary areas of practice are automobile, motorcycle and ATV accidents, children’s injuries, hospital employee and nursing negligence, nursing home abuse and defective drugs and products. AREAS OF PRACTICE Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents Hospital or Nursing Negligence Nursing Home Abuse Defective Products Defective Medications Defective Medical Devices BAR ADMISSIONS Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama EDUCATION Birmingham School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama J.D. – 1995 Honors: Secretary of Class Honors: Sigma Delta Kappa Honors: Dean’s List Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama Associate...

Ernest “Ernie” Cory has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, product liability, mass torts, and class actions. He has represented clients across the U.S., as well as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Ernie is nationally recognized for his ability to level the playing field against corporate America. He is frequently appointed as lead counsel and to other leadership positions in high-profile complex litigation, mass torts, and class actions. As a founding principal of Cory Watson, Ernie’s legal roots are local. He tried his first jury trial just 11 months after becoming...

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...

The Managing Attorney at the Morgan & Morgan Birmingham, Alabama office, Erby J. Fischer focuses his practice primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He provides compassionate and astute representation to clients throughout the state who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence of other persons or entities. Mr. Fischer’s cases have covered truck and other motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice and defective products. He also has significant experience in insurance fraud and bad faith actions as well as complex business litigation.

Mr. Fischer has been able to obtain many sizable settlements and jury...

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...

Steven Floyd has 19 years of experience in trial work and handling personal injury, automobile and trucking accidents, workers’ compensation and domestic cases.

His undergraduate degree is in Business Resource Management, cum laude from Troy State University. He also has an Associate degree in Fire Science from Wallace Community College. He graduated from Jones School of Law in December 1997 and was admitted into the practice of law in May 1998. He further served on the Jones Law Review.

Mr. Floyd’s main area of practice is personal injury, including auto and 18-wheeler accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice and domestic. He has also...

Court Admission U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. Court of Federal Claims Honors, Awards and Accomplishments Super Lawyers- 2012, 2013 AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell Best Lawyers in American, Best Law Firms Top Attorneys - Birmingham Magazine 2013 Professional Affiliations Birmingham Bar Association - Member Alabama State Bar Association...

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).

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...

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....

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...

Mike graduated from Clemson University in 1988, and from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1996.

While in law school, Mike served as Chief Judge of Cumberland’s Trial Advocacy Board and was inducted into The Order of Barristers in recognition of his advocacy skills and academic achievement. Prior to joining Floyd, Hunter, Kies & White, P.C., Mike was a managing partner in a large statewide law firm, with an extensive litigation practice. Mike has tried dozens of jury trials all over the state of Alabama. Mike now concentrates his entire practice on representing individuals in personal injury and wrongful...

Michael was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He moved to Alabama in 1993 to attend Auburn University. After graduating from Auburn in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Michael moved to Birmingham and attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2000. Michael has lived in the Birmingham area ever since with his wife, Laura, and their three children. He founded The Mitchell Law Firm, LLC more than a decade ago to help personal injury and motor vehicle accident victims obtain deserved compensation....

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.

Since 1890, Hare Wynn has been providing injured victims of negligence outstanding legal representation and compassionate guidance, both in and out of the courtroom. If you or a loved one were recently injured in a motor vehicle accident, harmed by a dangerous or defective product, or were the victim of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, or any other form of negligence, the firm’s award-winning personal injury attorneys can fight for the fair recovery you deserve. Known for a proven track record of results, Hare Wynn is well-equipped to help you navigate every step of the legal process.

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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.

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.

Founded in 2008, and located in Birmingham, Alabama, the law firm of Stephen F. Thompson, Jr. has found success in representing plaintiffs in a variety of civil matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, Social Security Disability Appeals, and many other types of actions. We are a civil litigation firm that services the entire State of Alabama.

Bernard D. Nomberg has practiced civil litigation in Birmingham, Alabama since 1995. Bernard received his undergraduate degree in history from Vanderbilt University in 1990, where he played Bernard D. Nomberg has practiced civil litigation in Birmingham, Alabama since 1995. 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. He is currently a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, Alabama State Bar: Workers’ Compensation Section, Alabama Association for Justice, and the Birmingham Bar Association. Bernard is admitted...

For Bobby LeMoine, he’s known that he wanted to be a lawyer as far back as he can remember. So much so, in fact, he can remember people telling his mother when he was a little kid, “That boy’s going to be a lawyer.” Bobby has always been motivated by the fact that he can help someone who has been injured or wronged in some manner and bring them to a better place in life. Bobby also knows from experience that it’s very satisfying to hold someone accountable who has done something to hurt others and to shine a light...

The Ford Firm practices personal injury law and wrongful death. We represent students in criminal cases such as Marijuana Possession , DUI / DWI, Public Intoxication and other misdemeanors. The Firm also practices in the area of domestic relations including contested and uncontested divorce, custody, visitation and contempt cases.

Mary is a native of Tuscaloosa and a graduate of both the University of Alabama (BS Nursing 1986) and the University of Alabama School of Law (1989). She is also a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College and the National Criminal Defense College.

Mary teaches Trial Advocacy at the University of Alabama School of Law and serves as vice president of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Outside of the law, Mary is very...

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...

Maria Fortune, in addition to being licensed to practice law in Alabama, is licensed to practice law in Washington DC and in Colorado. As a private lawyer, Maria Fortune is able to rely upon her experience as a Private Attorney, a Public Defender, and as an Assistant City Attorney, to implement a more sophisticated approach to seeking justice for families and children. Maria Fortune is not limited to seeking justice in criminal courtrooms, or in family courtrooms, or in civil courtrooms. By establishing the Law Office of Maria Fortune, LLC., Maria Fortune can effectively...

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Taylor Pharr is a personal injury attorney who represents individuals all across the state of Alabama. Mr. Pharr has been successful in recovering millions of dollars in compensation for injury and accident victims throughout his career. Taylor's practice primarily consists of representing those who have been injured, or have lost loved ones, in cases involving commercial vehicle/18-wheeler accidents, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and premises liability.

As a partner at the Wininger Law Firm, I have many years of personal injury trial experience. Our firm provides premiere legal representation yet has remained a warm, compassionate, family firm. Our attorneys have secured over $130 million for our clients since 1964. When I'm not representing clients in the court room, I coach youth baseball at Shades Valley Presbyterian Church.

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...

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 2019. 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...

I have over twenty-four (24) years of extensive experience in the areas of civil and criminal law in Alabama’s state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Specializing in both civil and criminal cases has given me a unique advantage over most attorneys because I have learned techniques that are applicable to both disciplines of the law. For most of my legal career, I have had a BV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating. My practice areas have been criminal defense, state and federal appellate practice, particularly with an emphasis on death penalty cases, harassment, employment discrimination...

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

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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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...