Mountain Brook Personal Injury Lawyers

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.

Maridi is an seasoned litigator with almost a decade of experience practicing law throughout the State of Alabama. She began her career defending first-party and third-party lawsuits on behalf of insureds and insurance companies. While working at two large defense firms in Birmingham, Alabama, Maridi had occasion to try many cases before a jury as first-chair attorney. In a time when trial experience is rare, Maridi feels fortunate that she has been able to take a number of her cases through trial, obtaining positive results for her clients. Maridi has sharpened her attorney tools over the years learning...

Court Admissions Supreme Court of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama Honors, Awards, and Accomplishments Super Lawyers-2012, 2013 Birmingham School of Law-Academic Scholarship Recipient. Professional Affiliations and Memberships Birmingham Bar Association Alabama State Bar Alabama Trial Lawyers Association American...

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, sexual harassment, employment...

Matt was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama. A 1989 Graduate of Gadsden High School, Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama in 1992. He completed Law School at the University of Alabama and was admitted to the State Bar in 1995.Matt’s practice is focused on helping the injured and disabled. This includes workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, automobile collisions and premises liability injuries. Currently, Matt is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the American Bar Association.

When approaching cases, my priority is to collaborate with clients to achieve efficient and effective results by way of tenacious advocacy. I strive to align my tactics and objectives with my client's goals in handling cases. I enjoy the various aspects of litigation, ranging from strategy and planning that go into research and brief writing, to the in-person chess matches that take place during depositions and trial. It is important to me to keep my clients and myself informed of trends and developments in Alabama law so we can most effectively evaluate and prosecute cases to the best possible result....

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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R. Andrew “Andy” Jones is a man of action—inspired by those who take bold strides to help others. His favorite quote, “Do what you can, where you are, with what you have,” comes from the invigorating words of President Teddy Roosevelt, and it reflects the values that Andy holds dear in his personal and professional life.

From an early age, Andy was interested in becoming a lawyer to make a positive impact on others. Since joining Cory Watson Attorneys as a summer law clerk in 2011, Andy quickly distinguished himself among his colleagues and clients. Within three years of becoming an...

Glenda G. Cochran is an experienced trial lawyer and owner of Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law. She was born in Mobile, Alabama and has been providing successful representation to victims of serious personal injury and their families for more than 25 years. Her knowledge and thorough approach to every client creates a formidable legal ally both in and out of the courtroom.

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...

J. Curt Tanner knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As a teenager, his father was badly injured in an accident. The legal team that represented his father made a big impact on Curt and his family, and the experience inspired him to go to law school. He knew he wanted to help people through difficult times the way he and his family were helped through his father’s accident.

Curt began his legal career by representing individuals against some of the largest banks and investment firms in the world. Curt’s dedication to securing justice for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As founding attorney at Tidwell Law Group, Birmingham lawyer Jay Tidwell provides counsel in DUI and other criminal defense cases. Since 2004, Mr. Tidwell has been practicing as a lawyer in Alabama. Before establishing his current practice, Attorney Tidwell was a partner at the firm Cloud and Tidwell, LLC. Mr. Tidwell received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from University of Alabama in Birmingham and a Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law. He holds memberships with several professional organizations including the Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama State Bar and Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

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....

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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....

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

Mr. Belt is an experienced trial lawyer who prides himself on quality client representation and maximizing his client’s financial recovery. Mr. Belt has over forty verdicts and settlements of one million dollars or more to his credit. Mr. Belt has won jury verdicts in almost every conceivable kind of case including personal injury, products liability, outrageous conduct, environmental contamination, uninsured motorist, workplace accident, medical malpractice, business fraud, and breach of contract. This experience has earned him the AV Preeminent ranking by the national legal publication Martindale-Hubbell which polls lawyers and judges. This is the highest and most prestigious peer view...

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).

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).

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.

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...

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.

Alexandria Parrish received her Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. After graduation, she studied European Economic Integration with American University in Brussels, Belgium and worked for JP Morgan as an intern serving in the global custody department of investment banking. Ms. Parrish earned her Master's degree in Taxation and received her CPA designation while working as a tax manager for the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. Ms. Parrish completed her law degree in May 2009 and has been a zealous advocate for consumer and business rights. She has had cases in federal district court and state circuit...

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,...

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...

Attorney Matt Abbott “The Outlawyer®” proudly represents the legal needs of those with personal injury and wrongful death claims. From his law practice in Birmingham, Alabama, he focuses on the litigation areas of tractor-trailer accidents, automobile accidents, defective product liability, and medical and pharmaceutical negligence. He also serves clients who need representation for workers' compensation as well as those who have been victims of consumer fraud and insurance bad faith. Abbott also strives to protect those who are the victim of civil rights violations, employment discrimination and wrongful government oppression. Abbott works to hold those accountable...

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...

G. Daniel (Danny) Evans is a Martindale Hubbell AV-rated attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law. Mr. Evans began private practice in Birmingham in 1978, and in 1992, formed The Evans Law Firm P.C. to continue his civil litigation practice and serve clients from all walks of life. Mr. Evans has tried numerous cases in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts throughout Alabama, and has an impressive track record of success in other states. Mr. Evans has presented numerous oral arguments to the Alabama Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th...