Sumiton Personal Injury Lawyers

John graduated from Auburn University in 2011 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science. In the fall of 2012, John attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, John was a member of Cumberland’s National Trial Team and advocated in competitions in Florida, Georgia, Washington D.C., and California. In addition to gaining invaluable trial experience both nationally and locally, John also served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, the oldest law review in the nation dedicated to the advancement of trial advocacy. During his time...

Steven Baker is the founding member of the Nursing Home Law Group, PC. NHLG is a firm which is dedicated to representing those and their loved ones whom have been seriously injured or killed due to the carelessness, negligence or abuse of others. He has spent his legal career representing individuals who have fallen victim to nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, hospital negligence and the carelessness of drivers and operators of motor vehicles, including 18-wheeler commercial trucks.

In 1978, after being born and raised in northwest Alabama, Steven joined and served in the United States Army as a combat...

Personal injury attorney Alva C. Caine has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1971. As Of Counsel for the firm, he provides valuable insight and legal assistance for a vast array of complex and difficult cases. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Alva spent three years with the United States Army before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in law. His extensive career has earned him an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible, and recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®. Call Hare Wynn today for a free case evaluation!

With more than 20 years’ experience, Mr. Liddon knows how to handle any type of injury you may face. He will assemble the evidence, witness accounts and expert evaluations needed to build a solid claim on your behalf, holding responsible parties accountable. Operating on a contingency fee basis means you never pay a penny unless we collect on your behalf.

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...

At The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., we are dedicated to delivering steadfast legal advocacy. Under the guidance of our experienced attorney, Jason A. Stoves, boasting over two decades of proficiency, we strive to offer tailored and impactful solutions spanning diverse practice areas such as DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Immigration Law.

Andrew is a proven litigator whose practice is entirely devoted to representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including business litigation, technology litigation, catastrophic personal injury, medical negligence, and product liability cases. Andrew counts as one of his greatest accomplishments, the impact he has made in the lives of his clients, and the preparation necessary to ensure that his clients’ experiences are heard, understood and validated. In the courtroom, Andrew has served as lead and co-lead counsel in obtaining significant results in extremely challenging cases. His experience has led to the representation of clients across the country and before numerous state courts,...

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...

I grew up in Mobile, Alabama, the son of a Judge and a schoolteacher. They taught me the importance of justice and compassion. My grandfather, who worked for Bender Shipping, taught me at an early age that "If you tell someone you are going to do something, do it" and "If you work for someone, you give them 110 percent." Over my life, I have worked hard to apply these lessons.

I went to the University of South Alabama and the University of Alabama for my undergraduate studies . I then went to Alabama Law School, where I earned best...

Leroy has focused his practice on Injury Litigation, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Leroy has recovered over 16 Million dollars for Personal Injury and Civil Rights clients. He has also responsible for over 1000 criminal charges being dismissed. Prior to founding Maxwell + Tillman, Leroy was a senior civil litigator and criminal defense trial lawyer at one of Birmingham's top firms. Leroy also worked as a Fellow with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), based in Montgomery, Alabama, where he assisted EJI in all areas of Appellate Litigation. In addition, Leroy provided legal assistance to the poor and addressed problems caused...

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!

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...

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...

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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Michael graduated in 2009 from Auburn University where he received a Bachelor’s of Arts in radio, television and film and a minor in political science. In the fall of 2009, Michael began his legal education at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, Michael was a member of the National Trial Team. He was an advocate on Cumberland’s national team that won the 2012 championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. Individually, Michael was selected to the National Order of Barristers Honors Society, awarded the Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocates Award, and named the 2012 Rasmussen Advocate...

The Neal Law Firm is headed by a 5th Generation Attorney that always treats their clients with professionalism and respect. We go the extra mile for every person we represent, always searching for the best outcome for your case. We offer flexibile payment plans and hours. Our newly rennovated building is located acrosss the street from the Blount County Courthouse and is handicap accessible. Call today to set up your appointment with our experienced staff!

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...

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....

Wakisha E. Hazzard hails from Savannah, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern University, along with double minors in English and Fashion Merchandising. With her academic achievements under her belt, Wakisha embarked on a legal career. In 2009, Wakisha graduated with honors, magna cum laude, from Miles Law School. She earned her attorney certification in 2011 and wasted no time in establishing her own law firm, The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC. Her practice specializes in personal injury cases, family law and divorce matters, as well as criminal litigation. Wakisha...

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.

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®.

Mr. Walker practices in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Federal Black Lung Benefits, and Personal Injury. Having worked as a paralegal at a successful civil defense firm for more than a decade prior to graduating law school, Tom has valuable hands-on experience in many facets of civil litigation. Tom is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association. He is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar Associations’ Mentoring Program and is currently the co-chair of the Birmingham Bar Association Mentoring Committee and Program. When Tom is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and son, Joseph. He...

Robert grew up in the Bessemer, Alabama area and graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending The University of Alabama, Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he was an honors graduate and a member of the Mock Trial Team. When away from his practice, Robert and his wife enjoy spending time at the lake with their dogs. Robert practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.

Fob James, IV is a trial attorney that specializes in catastrophic personal injury and fraud cases. After working for a large national firm for several years where he was involved in high stakes litigation for large corporations, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Much of Fob's work comes from referrals from other attorneys. He take special pride in taking cases that other law firms have turned down and helping those families get the justice and accountability they deserve.

Rodney Davis is an attorney in Birmingham, Alabama. His areas of practice include family law, estate planning, business planning and probate matters. A native of Hillsboro, Alabama, Rodney discovered that he had a love for research, writing, and interacting with others on a daily basis as a child. When it came to choosing a career, Rodney sought to find a way to combine these skills with the one thing he is most passionate about—helping others. Thus, he set out to pursue a dream of becoming an attorney, and he has not stopped helping people since.

Mr. Davis graduated from Thomas Goode...

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

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...

With more than 40 years of trial experience, D. Leon Ashford has earned a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and dedicated personal injury attorney committed to fighting for the rights of ordinary injured individuals. Throughout the course of his legal career, he has fought for and won countless successful verdicts, including many multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Leon is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, commercial and business litigation, wrongful death, and more, and he has been highly-awarded for his outstanding legal practice. Call Hare Wynn today for a free consultation!

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.

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...

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...

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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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