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BIRmInghAm mAgAzIne conducted its eighth-annual peer reviewed survey this winter, asking more than 4,000 local attorneys registered with the Birmingham Bar Association for their nominations for the area’s top lawyers in 35 practice areas.

Birmingham magazine staff members reviewed the results to vet both the voters and

the winners. The attorneys listed represent the top five in each category, except in cases of ties, when more are listed.

Attorneys are listed with the firms they were affiliated with at the time of the survey.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of these results, and we congratulate the winners.

2025 Third Ave. N., Suite 800 | Birmingham. AL 35203 | 205.328.5330

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Mike Ermert | Government Tempe Smith | Rising Star Bruce McKee | Appellate Jamie Moncus | Personal Injury Leon Ashford | Civil Litigation

All our years of experience may help explain why, in an era of vanishing jury trials, we continue to win significant jury verdicts for our clients. It makes sense that the longer you do something, the better you get. Representing plaintiffs is what we do, and our deep experience in the

courtroom is a powerful advantage for our clients.

Managing Partner

The Maxwell Law Firm is a premier Birmingham personal injury law firm known statewide for providing outstanding legal advice and excellent representation. We focus on personal injury, auto accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, wrongful death, social security disability, and mass torts throughout Alabama.

In addition, the Maxwell Law Firm is familiar with the deep roots of prejudice and injustice, and are passionate in advocating on behalf of individuals and groups who continue to experience discrimination and other civil rights violations. Our office is in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the birth places of the Civil Rights movement. We have a proven track record of obtaining a full range of remedies for our clients, including compensation, injunctive relief to undo the effects of civil rights violations on individuals and groups, and punitive damages to change the future behavior of defendants.

Maxwell Law Firm2100 1st Ave. North, Suite 370, Birmingham, AL 35203205.216.3304

No representation is made that the quality of legal ser-vices to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services to be performed by other lawyers.

Susan Han is the founder of Nettles Han Law, LLC, a member firm of Red Mountain Law Group. Susan focuses on employment law (general employment counseling, EEOC charges and discrimination cases) and real property law (boundary disputes, encroachment, adverse possession, quiet title actions and reformation claims), representing individuals and entities. Susan worked at a large Birmingham firm for over ten years prior to starting her own firm and is also a trained and registered mediator.

Susan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at McGill University, her Master of Music degree at The University of Texas at Austin, and her Juris Doctor at Cumberland School of Law. She recently was Chair of the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association and a member of the Executive Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association.

A dedicated advocate for her clients, Susan is known for her efficient and thoughtful approach.

Nettles Han Law, LLC,A Member of Red Mountain Law Group2100 First Avenue North, Suite 600Birmingham, AL 35203Telephone: (205) 383-2296www.redmountainlawgroup.com


[AppellAte]

Alan DukeBelt & Bruner, P.C.

880 Montclair Road, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35213www.beltlawfirm.com

Jonathan m. hooksChristian & Small

505 20th Street N., Suite 1800 Birmingham, AL 35203www.csattorneys.com

Leroy maxwellThe Maxwell Law Firm

2100 1st Avenue N., Suite 370 Birmingham, AL 35203 www.mxlawfirm.com

Bruce J. mcKeeHare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP

2025 3rd Ave. N., Suite 800Birmingham, AL 35203

www.hwnn.com

John neimanMaynard Cooper & Gale

1901 6th Avenue N., Suite 2400 Birmingham, AL 35203

www.maynardcooper.com

R. Ashby PateLightfoot, Franklin & White LLC

400 20th Street N.Birmingham, AL 35203www.lightfootlaw.com

Traci Owen VellaVella & King Attorneys at Law

3000 Crescent Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35209 www.vellaking.com

[BAnking]

hampton BolesBalch & Bingham LLP

1901 Sixth Avenue N., Suite 1500Birmingham, AL 35203

www.balch.com

John BowlesRegions

1900 5th Avenue N.Birmingham, AL 35203

www.regions.com

John DulinMaynard Cooper & Gale



Debra LewisBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

John PickeringBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

[BAnkruptcy]

Ruby Davis The Davis Law Group

205 20th Street N., Suite 910 Birmingham, Alabama 35203 www.debtfreealabama.com

Shayana Boyd DavisBoyd Davis LLC

3000 Crescent Linden Homewood, AL 35209

www.boyddavis.com

Jayna LamarMaynard Cooper & Gale



Jeremy RetherfordBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

Ted StuckenschneiderThe Law Offices of Ted Stuckenschneider

205 20th Street N., Suite 427Birmingham, AL 35203

www.birminghambankruptcylawyer.net

[civil litgAtion]

Leon AshfordHare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP


www.hwnn.com

Taylor C. BartlettHeninger Garrison Davis, LLC

2224 1st Avenue N.

Birmingham, AL 35203 www.hgdlawfirm.com

Jeffrey P. LeonardHeninger Garrison Davis, LLC

2224 1st Avenue N.Birmingham, AL 35203 www.hgdlawfirm.com

Alan mathisButler Snow

1819 5th Avenue N., Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 www.butlersnow.com

Randall W. nicholsMassey Stotser & Nichols PC

1780 Gadsden HighwayBirmingham, AL 35235www.msnattorneys.com

Kimberly PerkinsK. Perkins Law Firm

2160 Highland Avenure, Suite 101 Birmingham, AL 35205www.perkins-law.com

[civil rights]

David gespassLaw Office of David Gespass

825 36th Street S.Birmingham, AL 35222

www.gespassandjohnson.com


2100 1st Avenue N., Suite 370

Birmingham, AL 35203 www.mxlawfirm.com

Wayne morseWaldrep Stewart & Kendrick LLC

2323 2nd Avenue N. Birmingham, AL 35203

www.wskllc.com

Anil mujumdarZarzaur, Mujumdar, & Debrosse

2332 2nd Avenue N.Birmingham, AL 35203

www.zarzaur.com

Alyson hood RainesThe Bloomston Firm

2151 Highland, Ave. S. Suite 310Birmingham, AL 35205

www.bloomstoncallaway.com

Victor RevillRevill Law Firm

2027 2nd Avenue N., Suite ABirmingham, AL 35203 www.revilllawfirm.com

[collection]

Jeffery S. DeArmanAdams & Reese LLP1901 6th Avenue N.

Birmingham, AL 35203www.adamsandreese.com

Brian hurstHurst Law Firm

PO Box 43677Birmingham, AL 35243

Stephanie WeemsMassey, Stotser & Nichols, P.C.

1780 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, AL 35235www.msnattorneys.com

[commerciAl reAl estAte]

Thomas Clark IIIMaynard Cooper & Gale



gail mimsBurr & Forman


www.burr.com

matt WrightThe Wright Law Firm

3644 Vann Road, Suite 128Birmingham, AL 35235

www.wrightslawoffice.com

[communicAtion]

Allan ArmstrongArmstrong Law Center2820 Columbiana RoadBirmingham, AL 35216

www.armstronglawcenter.com

Sirote Attorney Jim Sturdivant is an effective and dedicated advocate for clients facing criminal and white collar charges, whether brought by the U.S. Justice Department, the Alabama Attorney General, the United States Attorney or local district attorneys. A former federal prosecutor, he has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for Criminal Defense: White Collar 2007-17 and DUI/DWI defense 2010-17. He represents individuals and corporate clients facing federal grand jury and law enforcement investigations, as well as violations of securities law, health care fraud, and criminal tax allegations. He is experienced in developing strategies to avoid becoming the target of an investigation, and he aggressively represents his clients at trial and at sentencing, if necessary. Jim also handles cases involving alcohol/drug abuse.

Sirote & Permutt, P.C.2311 Highland Ave. South

Birmingham, AL 35205Office: 205.930.5100Direct: 205.930.5124

www.sirote.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services to be performed by other lawyers.

Jessica Zorn’s legal career has been focused on repre-senting the injured since day one – she began working for Farris, Riley & Pitt as a first-year law student and has been advocating for victims of negligence with the firm ever since.

Jessica grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law and now lives in downtown Birmingham. She is an innovative litigator who strives to be a passionate, prepared and effective attorney for her clients. In short order, Jessica’s practice has grown to include clients from all over the state of Alabama. She is a member of the Pro Bono Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice.

Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP505 20th Street North, Suite 1700

Birmingham, Alabama 35203Tel: 205.324.1212

www.DeliveringJustice.com


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Jon e. LewisLewis, Feldman & Lehane LLC2112 11th Avenue S., Suite 542

Birmingham, AL 35205www.alabamapersonalinjury.com

Andrew Rotenstreich

Baker Donelson421 20th Street N.

Birmingham, AL 35204 www.bakerdonelson.com

[construction]

Joe DuncanHuie, Fernambucq & Stewartt, LLP

2801 Highway 280 S., Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35223

www.huielaw.com

Art edgeArthur Edge III, P.C

2021 Morris Avenue, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35203 www.artedgepc.com

Russel IrbyButler Snow


griff TyndallThe Tyndall Law Firm

One Chace Corporate Center, Suite 400

Birmingham, AL 35244 www.thetyndallfirm.com

Carl SmylyCabaniss, Johnston, Gardner,

Dumas & O’Neal LLP 2001 Park Place, Suite 700

Birmingham, AL 35203cabaniss.com

[consumer]

Jon e. LewisLewis, Feldman & Lehane LLC2112 11th Avenue S., Suite 542

Birmingham, AL 35205www.alabamapersonalinjury.com

D.g. Pantazis, JrWiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher

301 19th Street N.Birmingham, Alabama 35203

www.wigginschilds.com

Whitney SealsPate & Cochrun LLP

300 21st Street N., Suite 400Birmingham, AL 35203

Christopher WeaverThe Law Office of W. Christopher Weaver, PC300 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Suite 301

Birmingham, AL 35203

[corporAte & FinAnciAl]

David BowsherAdams & Reese

1901 6th Avenue N.Birmingham, AL 35203

www.adamsandreese.com

Darrell CartwrightCartwright Law Center, LLC

2820 Columbiana RoadBirmingham, AL 35216

www.cartlaw.net

April masonBurr & Foreman


www.burr.com

Tim TracyBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

Bradley h. WoodMaynard Cooper & Gale



[criminAl DeFense]

Brett BloomstonThe Bloomston Firm

2151 Highland, Ave. S. Suite 310

Goldasich & Associates, LLC is a civil litigation firm representing individuals, families, and businesses that have been injured or damaged as a result of the wrongful conduct of other individuals or entities. The attorneys at Goldasich & Associates represent clients throughout Alabama and across the United States, handling a wide spectrum of cases involving catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, breach of contract, theft or misuse of trade secrets, product liability, complex business litigation, and class action claims. The firm has developed a reputation for taking on extremely difficult cases and successfully representing individuals and businesses in claims against some of America’s largest corporations.

Founding partner Dennis Goldasich gained notoriety early in his career by obtaining record verdicts including a $6,000,000 verdict against a Michigan-based corporation that stole trade secrets and formulas from a local Birmingham-

based company, a $9,300,000 verdict in a case involving the wrongful death of a teenage boy, and a $9,000,000 settlement for a young woman who had been paralyzed in a commercial trucking accident. In the past year, the attorneys at Goldasich & Associates have secured more than $31,000,000 in verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients, including a $10,000,000 medical malpractice verdict in Walker County, Alabama. That verdict set records for the longest trial in the history of the county, the largest medical malpractice verdict in the history of the county, and the largest verdict on behalf of a Hispanic plaintiff in the history of Alabama. To date, the attorneys at Goldasich & Associates have obtained more than $221,000,000 in verdicts and settlements for their clients.

As a result of the firm’s success in the courtroom, the attorneys at Goldasich & Associates are consistently recognized by peer reviewed professional associations within the national legal

community. In 2016, Dennis Goldasich was listed as one of the Top Ten Attorneys in Alabama by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Josh Vick was recognized as one of the Rising Stars in civil litigation by Mid-South Super Lawyers.

The attorneys at Goldasich & Associates are currently handling cases involving birth-related brain injuries, commercial trucking collisions, anesthesia and surgical complications, widespread corporate fraud, and complex business litigation, and are currently representing clients in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. By taking on the toughest legal issues and the largest corporate defendants, the attorneys at Goldasich & Associates have consistently proven that the firm is committed to fighting for its clients at every step of the litigation process and are capable of obtaining significant recoveries in venues across the country.


Goldasich & Associates, LLC 2100 3rd Avenue N., Suite 700Birmingham, AL 35203205.731.2566www.golaw.net

Ted Stuckenschneider PC draws on his 40 years of experience to guide you through the courts when you face bankruptcy, consumer debt issues, or divorce. Since 1999, Ted has been certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. He also teaches consumer bankruptcy classes as a professor at the Birmingham School of Law. Let him help you determine whether bankruptcy, debt consolidation, or any other choice are the appropriate action for you and your family to take. He serves Birmingham, AL and Jefferson, Shelby, and Blount counties.

Ted Stuckenschneider PC205 20th Street N., Suite 427

Birmingham, AL 35203www.birminghambankruptcylawyer.net

[email protected]


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Birmingham, AL 35203 www.balch.com

greg CadeEnvironmental Litigation Group

2160 Highland Avenue Birmingham, AL 35205

mary Forman SamuelsBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

[entertAinment]

michael ClarkeSecond Row Law, LLC2324 2nd Avenue N.

Birmingham, AL 35203www.secondrowlaw.com

Archie LambArchie Lamb & Associates, LLC

2900 1st Avenue S.Birmingham, Alabama 35233

www.thelambfirm.wordpress.com

John StrohmLoeb & Loeb

35 Music Square E., Suite 310 Nashville, TN 37203

Andrew Wheeler-BerlinerThe Berliner Firm

1710 2nd Ave. N., Ste 404Birmingham, AL 35203

www.theberlinerfirm.com

[erisA]

Beth BeaubeMaynard, Cooper & Gale, PC



Jeff DanielLaw Office of Jeff S Daniel, P.C.2101 4th Avenue S., Suite 200

Birmingham, AL 35233www.jeffdaniellaw.com

David Dunkle Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner,



Bob ellerbrockBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

Amanda S. JohnsBurke Harvey

3535 Grandview ParkwayBirmingham, AL 35243www.burkeharvey.com

[FAmily & Domestic]

Jason BonarJ Bonar Jason Attorney at Law1 Independence Plaza, Suite 814

Homewood, AL 35209www.jasonjbonar.com

Jessica Kirk DrennanKirk Drennan Law

500 Office Park Drive, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35223

www.kirkdrennanlaw.com

megan elderKirk Drennan Law



heather FannFann Law, LLC

2151 Highland Avenue S., Suite 110Birmingham, AL 35205

www.fannlaw.com

Katherine W. haynesThe Rose Law Firm811 20th Street S.

Birmingham, AL 35205www.theroselawfirmllc.com

Frances Ross nolanNolan Byers, PC

301 19th Street N.Birmingham, AL 35203 www.nolanbyers.com

Candace B. PeeplesPeeples & Davis Attorneys at Law

A.B. Loveman House 2956 Rhodes Circle South

Birmingham, AL 35205 peeplesdavis.com

Birmingham, AL 35205 www.bloomstoncallaway.com

Chris BurrellThe C. Burrell Law Group

712 32nd Street S. Birmingham, AL 35233www.cburrellgroup.com

Tanita CainCain Law Firm

950 22nd Street N.Birmingham, AL 35202www.cainlawbham.com

Chris DanielSheffield & Lentine. P.C.

205 N. 20th Street, Suite 915Birmingham, AL 35203

www.sheffieldlentine.com

Woody KetchamKetcham Law Group LLC

604 38th Street S.Birmingham, AL 35222

bwk-law.com

John LentineSheffield & Lentine. P.C.

205 N. 20th Street, Suite 915Birmingham, AL 35203



2100 1st Avenue N., Suite 370 Birmingham, AL 35203 www.mxlawfirm.com

zach PeaglerPeagler & Hollett

205 20th Street N., Suite 615, Birmingham, AL 35203

www.peaglerhollett.com

Victor RevillRevill Law Firm

2027 2nd Avenue N., Suite ABirmingham, AL 35203www.revilllawfirm.com

[elDer]

melanie BradfordBradford and Holliman, LLC

2491 Pelham ParkwayPelham, AL 35124

www.bradfordholliman.com

Jeff CotneyCotney Elder Law

717 Kerr DriveGardendale, AL 35071www.cotneylaw.com




William g. nolanNolan Elder Law

1232 Blue Ridge Blvd.Hoover, AL 35226

www.elderlawalabama.com

Sid SumneyWhite Arnold Dowd

2025 3rd Avenue N., Suite 500 Birmingham, AL 35203

www.whitearnolddowd.com

[employment]

Brett AdairCarr Allison

100 Vestavia ParkwayBirmingham, AL 35216 www.carrallison.com

Susan nettles hanNettles Han Law, LLC at

Red Mountain Law Group2100 First Avenue N., Suite 600

Birmingham, AL 35203 www.redmountainlawgroup.com

David m. SmithMaynard Cooper & Gale



Jeff StarlingBalch & Bingham LLP

1901 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 1500Birmingham, AL 35203

www.balch.com

[energy & environmentAl]

Stan BlantonBalch & Bingham LLP

1901 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 1500

JUSTICE. SERVICE. INNOVATIONWorkers Compensation, Probate, and Employment Law

Ida Tyree Hyche | Partner Birmingham Office

Tyree Hyche & Dixon LLCWorkers’ Compensation, Probate/Estate

Planning & Employment Law

2025 Third Avenue North, Suite 207The Historic Massey Building


T: (205) 777-5220 F: (205) 419-2959

E: [email protected] W: www.thdlegal.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services to be

performed by other lawyers.

This is how Vaughan Russell describes his law practice in the simplest of terms. Years of experience in handling insurance defense and workers’ compensation claims taught him that these rules are paramount in effectively representing clients. Vaughan devotes personal attention to every detail of each case and is aggressive in his advocacy, while understanding that success is measured by the satisfaction of his clients. Personal relationships and responsiveness are vital; a “win” is the natural result of achieving shared goals.

Webster, Henry, Lyons, Bradwell, Cohan & Speagle, P.C., shares that commitment to providing excellent, personalized legal counsel to serve client needs with flexibility, devotion to detail, and the highest standards of personal and professional ethics. The firm maintains offices throughout Alabama; within easy reach of any location and ready accessibility to the Southeast. The firm’s members routinely serve clients in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi; providing experienced counsel in Insurance Defense, General Liability, Auto Liability, Construction Defect Litigation, Workers’ Compensation, Premises Liability, Government and Municipality Liability, and many other areas of the law. Call, e-mail, or visit an office for more information. www.websterhenry.com.

Client First. Share Goals. Be Responsive. Think Boldly.

Push Boundaries. Attention to Detail. Listen, then Advise.


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Jennifer RoseThe Rose Law Firm811 20th Street S.

Birmingham, AL 35205 www.theroselawfirmllc.com

Traci Owen VellaVella & King Attorneys at Law

3000 Crescent Avenue Birmingham, AL 35209

www.vellaking.com

Patrick YeattsThe Yeatts Law Firm, LLC

2829 2nd Avenue S., Suite 220Birmingham, AL 35233

www.theroselawfirmllc.com

[FrAnchise]

Brandon haysSecond Row Law, LLC2324 2nd Avenue N.

Birmingham, AL 35203www.secondrowlaw.com

April masonBurr & Forman


www.burr.com

murphy mcmillan Baker Donelson

421 20th Street North Birmingham, AL 35204

www.bakerdonelson.com

Randall h. morrow Maynard, Cooper & Gale, PC

1904 Sixth Avenue N., Suite 2400 Birmingham, AL 35206


[government]

greg Butrus Balch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

michael D. ermert Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP

2025 3rd Ave. N., Suite 800 Birmingham, AL 35204

www.hwnn.com

Benjamin S. goldman Hand Arendall, LLC 1801 5th Avenue N.

Birmingham, AL 35203 www.handarendall.com

Dennis “Rusty” Weaver Weaver Tidmore, LLC

300 Cahaba Park Circle, Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35242

www.weavertidmorelaw.com

[heAlthcAre]

Lauren Demoss Maynard, Cooper & Gale, PC



Kelli FlemingBurr & Forman


www.burr.com

michael marcouxBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

Bennett WhiteStarnes Davis & Florie, LLC

100 Brookwood PlaceBirmingham, AL 35209www.starneslaw.com

[immigrAtion]

Amy myersTedrow and Myers

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 214Birmingham, AL 35223

tmimm.com

Klari TedrowTedrow and Myers

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 214Birmingham, AL 35223

tmimm.com

Vella, King & Smith is a boutique domestic relations firm in Homewood, Alabama. With over 40 combined years of experience in the field, Traci, Rachel, and Shane provide personal, hands-on service to each of their clients in the fields of family law, divorce, adoption, custody, child support, and the appellate process. Their goal is to create function out of dysfunction, and to help their clients realize that they will survive and thrive.

Vella, King & Smith3000 Crescent Ave

Birmingham, AL205.868.1555

www.vellaking.com


AGGRESSIVE, FOCUSED REPRESENTATION.

The Bloomston Firm is dedicated to defendingthe rights and freedom of people accused ofserious felony andmisdemeanor crimes, aswell as those whose constitutional rights havebeen violated, and zealously representing andfighting to help those clients with domestic orfamily law cases. The attorneys at the firm haveearned a strong reputation for criminal defense,civil litigation and domestic relations in thelegal community of Birmingham — and acrossthe state of Alabama — as tireless litigators,dynamic trial lawyers and passionate fightersfor their clients. They are committed to workinghard to create a positive outcome for everyclient with criminal charges, constitutionalrights violations and domestic and familylaw problems. The firm’s smaller size allowssignificant interaction with our clients andthe attention to detail that is crucial to thesuccessful resolution of their legal issues.

The Bloomston Firm is dedicated to providingprofessional and effective representation in allof their cases throughout the State of Alabamaboth in federal and state court. With manyyears of combined litigation experience in a widerange of areas, the attorneys at The BloomstonFirm stand ready to put their unique skills towork for you. Our award-winning attorneys areconstantly working to aggressively defend andrepresent our clients in seeking a “win” in theircase.

We invite you to contact our firm and let usdiscuss how we can help you.

The Bloomston Firm2151 Highland Avenue S, Suite 310Birmingham, Alabama 35205205.212.9700 (o)205.212.9701 (f)www.thebloomstonfirm.com

Named a Birmingham Top Attorney forboth Civil Rights Law and Criminal Defense Law


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Melanie Bradford and John Holliman have a passion for elder law and estate planning. With over 39 years of combined legal experience, they enable clients to achieve their estate planning goals. From basic wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and probating estates to complex asset protection trusts, retirement trusts, special needs trusts, and estate tax planning, Melanie and John guide their clients through their options and work to develop a plan that fits the specific needs of the client.

Melanie and John also incorporate their vast knowledge of VA regulations, Medicaid regulations and trust law to work with clients to develop plans to pay for their long-term care while preserving assets and the integrity of their estate plans.

Bradford and Holliman LLC2491 Pelham ParkwayPelham, AL 35124 www.bradfordholliman.com


J.D. WalkerThe Law Business Center

2107 5th Avenue N.Birmingham, AL. 35203

www.lawbusinesscenter.com

[insurAnce DeFense]

Jason LangleySmith, Spires, Peddy, Hamilton & Coleman

2015 2nd Avenue N., Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35203

www.ssp-law.com

P. Vaughan Russell Jr. Webster, Henry, Lyons, Bradwell,

Cohan & Speagle, P.C2 Perimeter Park S., Suite 445 East

Birmingham, AL 35243www.websterhenry.com

Bradley J. Smith Clark, Hair & Smith

1000 Urban Center Parkway Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

www.chslaw.com

[intellectuAl property]

Dave malickRichardson Clement Attorneys at Law

100 Corporate Parkway, One Lake Level

Birmingham, AL 35242www.richardsonclement.com

Joseph P. Schilleci, JrSchilleci & Tortorici, P.C.2821 2nd Ave S., Suite E Birmingham, AL 35233

www.themillenniallawyer.com

Will hill TanklersleyBalch & Bingham LLP

1901 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 1500 Birmingham, AL 35203

www.balch.com

[internAtionAl lAw]

michael JohnsonBaker Donelson

421 20th Street N. Birmingham, AL 35204

www.bakerdonelson.com

[lABor & unemployment lAw]

Jay St. ClaireLittler Mendelson


www.littler.com

Richard LehrLehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson

2021 3rd Avenue N.Birmingham, AL 35203

www.lehrmiddlebrooks.com

matthew W. StilesMaynard Cooper & Gale,



elmer e. White IIIKullman Law Firm

600 University Park Place, Suite 340

Birmingham, AL 35209 www.kullmanlaw.com

[meDiAtion]

Charles DenaburgNajjar Denaburg PC2125 Morris Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35203 www.najjar.com

Bill RatliffWallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt

800 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 400Birmingham, AL 35209

www.wallacejordan.com

Bruce RogersBainbridge Mims Rogers & Smith

600 Luckie Drive, Suite 415Birmingham, AL 35223

www.bainbridgemims.com

Fern SingerWatterson & Singer2610 19th Street S.


michael B. WallsUpchurch Watson White & Max

2000 Southbridge Parkway, Suite 400Birmingham, AL 35209

www.uww-adr.com

[personAl injury]

Dan CraneCrane Injury Law

208 23rd Street N.Birmingham, AL 35203

www.craneinjurylaw.com

Alan DukeBelt & Bruner, P.C


Daniel FeldmanLewis, Feldman, Lehan and Snable2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 542

Birmingham, AL 35205 www.alabamapersonalinjury.com

g. Courtney FrenchFuston, Petway, French

600 Luckie DriveBirmingham, AL 35223

www.fpflaw.com

Brett hollettPeagler & Hollett


www.peaglerhollett.com

Tyrell JordanTFJ Law

60 Chelsea Corners, Suite 124Chelsea, AL 35043

www.tfjlaw.com

Lawrence T. KingKing Simmons, P.C.

5300 Cahaba River RoadBirmingham, AL 35243 www.kingsimmons.com

Jon e. LewisLewis Feldman Lehane & McAtee LLC

2112 11th Avenue S., Suite 542Birmingham, AL 35205

www.alabamapersonalinjury.com

David marshMarsh, Rickard & Bryan, PC

800 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 600-D Birmingham, AL 35209

www.mrblaw.com

Jamie moncusHare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP

2025 3rd Ave. North, Suite 800Birmingham, AL 35203

www.hwnn.com

matthew D. WrightThe Wright Law Firm

3644 Vann Road, Suite 128Birmingham, AL 35235

www.wrightslawoffice.com

greg zarzaurZarzaur, Mujumdar, & Debrosse


www.zarzaur.com

[proBAte]

Amy AdamsBalch & Bingham LLP


www.balch.com

melanie BradfordBradford and Holliman, LLC






Chris hamerHamer Law Group

205 20th Street N., Suite 710 Birmingham, AL 35203

www.hamerlawgroup.com

Cynthia Lamar-hartMaynard Cooper & Gale



Sid Sumney White Arnold & Dowd



[reAl estAte]

Jesse P. evans IIIEvans & Evans Lawyers LLC2001 Park Place, Suite 540


martin evansEvans & Evans Lawyers LLC2001 Park Place, Suite 540


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Sheffield & Lentine, PC is a full-servicecriminal defense firm handling everythingfrom trial work to post-conviction appeals.Our experienced lawyers share a zeal forand dedication to professional represen-tation of those accused of serious felonyand misdemeanor offenses in all munici-pal, state, and federal courts of Alabama.Since 1955, the firm has represented peo-ple chargedwith serious offenses in courtsas diverse as the Alabama Court of Crimi-nal Appeals, the Alabama Supreme Court,the 11th Circuit Court of appeals, and ev-ery federal district court in Alabama. Our

lawyers also have substantial experiencehelping clients with Direct Appeals andRule 32 Petitions for Post-Conviction Re-lief. We fervently believe that our profes-sional duty includes educating our clientsand community on the law. This philoso-phy has lead our attorneys to spend timeteaching at law schools throughout Ala-bama, and to lecture on criminal defenseto fellow lawyers across the United States.Our focus on knowledge and service is alsothe inspiration behind our pioneering suc-cessful and easy-to-understand processfor guiding our clients through Alabama’s

new expungement law and potentiallyclearing prior records.

In addition to our proven reputation incriminaldefense,wealsoassistclientswithpersonal injury, domestic relations, andfamily law. We understand our clients puttheir futures in our hands for every case,and we honor that by giving each case theattention, care, and personal expertisenecessary to ensure successful results.When you contact our professional legalteam, you will always receive the guidanceyou deserve.


Lee JohnseyBalch & Bingham LLP


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Charles D. Stewart Jr.Law Offices of Charles D Stewart

4898 Valleydale RoadBirmingham, Alabama 35242

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meryl CowanBurr & Forman


www.burr.com

Alan DukeBelt & Bruner, P.C.


Barton LeeButler Snow


Lauren S. millerCory Watson

2131 Magnolia Avenue S. Birmingham, AL 35205

www.cwcd.com

Tempe SmithHare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP


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Patrick YeattsThe Yeatts Law Firm, LLC

2829 2nd Avenue S., Suite 220Birmingham, AL 35233


Jessica m. zornFarris, Riley & Pitt


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Roy CrawfordCabaniss, Johnston, Gardner,



Kathryn Crawford gentleCrew Gentle Law, P.C.2126 Morris Avenue


Chris hamerHamer Law Group

205 20th Street N., Suite 710 Birmingham, AL 35203

www.hamerlawgroup.com

Sam mcCordSam R. McCord Law Office

2126 Morris AvenueBirmingham, AL 35203

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Darrell CartwrightCartwright Law Center, LLC

2820 Columbiana RoadBirmingham, AL 35216

www.cartlaw.net

Brooke everleyRed Mountain Law Group

2100 First Avenue N., Suite 600Birmingham, AL 35203

redmountainlawgroup.com

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Kristin Waters SullivanMassey, Stoster & Nichols 1780 Gadsden HighwayBirmingham, AL 35235www.msnattorneys.com

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Christopher DanielSheffield and Lentine, P.C.

205 North 20th Street, Suite 915Birmingham, AL 35203


Augusta DowdWhite Arnold & Dowd



Anil mujumdarZarzaur, Mujumdar, & Debrosse


www.zarzaur.com

Jack SharmanLightfoot, Franklin & White LLC

400 20th Street N.Birmingham, AL 35203www.lightfootlaw.com

Jim SturdivantSirote & Permutt, P.C.

2311 Highland Avenue S. Birmingham, AL 35205

www.sirote.com

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edward BerryServant Law Group

117 1st Avenue E.Oneonta, AL 35121

www.servantlaw.com

Ida Tyree hyche. esq.Tyree Hyche & Dixon, LLC

2025 Third Avenue N., Suite 207Birmingham, AL 35203

www.thdlegal.com

Jason LangleySmith, Spires, Peddy, Hamilton & Coleman

2015 2nd Avenue N., Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35203

www.ssp-law.com

P. Vaughan Russell Jr. Webster, Henry, Lyons, Bradwell,

Cohan & Speagle, P.CCohan & Speagle, P.C

2 Perimeter Park S., Suite 445 EastBirmingham, AL 35243www.websterhenry.com

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In March of last year, Heather secured a rare family law victory from the United States Supreme Court in the case of V.L. v. E.L., which reversed the Alabama Supreme Court and affirmed the parental rights of a client who adopted her children of a same-sex relationship in another state; and she served as local counsel on the legal team for the Strawser v. Strange litigation, which successfully created plaintiff and defendant classes for enforcement of marriage equality in Alabama.

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THE FACT THAT ONE OF OUR OWN was again included among the listing of “top” in the field of personal injury law gives some measure of our relative aptitude, perhaps, as assessed by lawyers who know us. If you want to learn more about the law stuff we do, we have a pretty nice website that you can find easily enough. But this day, we chose to spend over $3,000 of our money for this space in an excellent magazine – not to show pride, but to try and inspire you.

Here’s a brief idea of some of what our 5-lawyer firm does, besides the law stuff:

• Every person must take 5 paid days per year to serve others outside the office, beyond sick and personal time.

• Every person gets $100 in mid-November to go and change the world; at our Christmas lunch, each tells what was done, and the results are staggering in terms of depth, scope, and beauty. We’ve helped Make-A-Wish, Sugar Plum Shop at Children’s Hospital, Jesse’s Place, Ronald McDonald House, foster children in St. Clair County, and a host of others, financially, and with hands-on service.

• Every 4th Friday of the month, we host a cookout at Church of the Reconciler for the homeless.

• Annual shrimp boil to raise donations for local charities such as Grace Klein Community

• Annual support for food pantries at two major churches.

• Annual support of Urban Kids at Urban Ministries in Birmingham’s inner city

• Annual support of God’s Garage Sale (a gym-full of gently used everything given for free to those on the margin) and The Hands of Christ Fund (filling college and trade school educational funding gaps), both founded by one of our lawyers, at Asbury UMC (www.asburyonline.org)

• Monthly outreach in-house educational seminar lunches from speakers such as Judge Houston Brown (Birmingham civil rights), Judge Caryl Privett (advances in women’s movement), Khaula Hadeed (Alabama Director, Council on American Islamic Relations) and many others.

• Our folks serve or have very recently served on the Board of Directors of Grace Klein Community, as chair of the Missions committee of a 2500-member

church, as inaugural recipient of the Champion for Justice award from the Council on American Islamic Relations, and many other charitable, religious, and civic organizations.

• Established a free-for-the-asking gun lock giveaway program for Alabamians.

• Launched the website Birmingham Lawyers for Peace (www.birminghamlawyersforpeace.com).

To those who voted, we are honored and humbled. To our clients who have entrusted us to handle their cases, we are grateful – and know we are working hard on your case and to make the world we share a little bit better. We try hard to remember that sometimes those needing help come to our office, but more often we find them by going out and looking; “serving” is an active verb. (Matthew 25:35) And we recognize that to whom much is given, much is expected. (Luke 12:48). There is so much left to do, so much hurt, fear, and loneliness, but tiring is not an option. (Galatians 6:9) To those who choose to help, we are grateful. To those able and willing to help more, we hope we have inspired you! (Hebrews 10:24)

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KING SIMMONS, P.C. | 5300 Cahaba River Road, Suite 100 | Birmingham, Alabama 35243 | 205.871.1310


FUSTON • PETWAY • FRENCH

G. Courtney French is a partner with the law firm of Fuston, Petway & French, LLP, representing clients throughout Alabama and the Southeast United States. He is the Past President of the Alabama Association for Justice; an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), presently serving on the AAJ Board of Governors; the National College of Trial Advocacy (NCA); National Bar Association; Alabama Lawyers Association, and Magic City Bar Association. Courtney was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an invitation-only association for attorneys who have received multiple million dollar settlements and verdicts. He was named by Ebony Magazine as one of America’s “50 Future Leaders of Tomorrow,” the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40,” and an Alabama Super Lawyer. Courtney French is married to Judge Elisabeth A. French, Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. They have three beautiful children.

Fuston, Petway & French, LLP600 Luckie Dr.Birmingham, AL 35223205.977.9798www.fpflaw.com


Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC proudly announces that two of our attorneys, Taylor Bartlett and Jeff Leonard, have been selected as 2017 Top Attorneys by their peers. In addition to holding major leadership roles in local and national complex litigation, Jeff and Taylor advocate for individuals and small businesses in cases involving automobile and trucking accidents, defective drugs, medical devices, and nursing home neglect. They also successfully apply their litigation skills on behalf of business owners who have been victimized by unfair and deceptive business practices. Our firm and our clients are well served by the talents of these two attorneys.


Attorney Ruby Y. Davis is the founder of The Davis Law Group, LLC. Her primary areas of practice include: bankruptcy, personal injury and criminal defense. She has established herself as a tremendously talented attorney. She handles a variety of cases that gives her the expertise and experience to excel in the legal arena.

A Birmingham native, she is a graduate of Birmingham City Schools, Lawson State Community College and Faulkner University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law. She practices in the Municipal and State courts of Alabama, as well as the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Alabama.

The Davis Law Group, LLC205 20th St. North, Suite 910Birmingham, Alabama 35203205.502.7679


Founded in 2011 by Jessica Kirk Drennan as a Divorce & Family Law Practice, Kirk Drennan Law has grown to include a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate & Adoption Practice Group and a Criminal Defense Practice Group. Our firm’s attorneys have a vast degree of knowledge and experience when it comes to complex litigation. We provide personalized service while

managing the most complex and contentious disputes with the utmost discretion. Our attorneys understand the sensitive nature of their client’s difficult legal matters, and are dedicated to maintaining the privacy of our diverse clientele. Our lawyers pride themselves on an intense focus on and continuous analysis of a client’s matter, beginning with the initial interview, which we

find to be essential to the conception, development and execution of the most effective legal strategies for the client.

Kirk Drennan Law500 Office Park Drive, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35223205.803.3500www.kirkdrennanlaw.com

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Listed from left to right: Megan Elder, Jessie Keating Hardy, Jessica Kirk Drennan, Derek Drennan and Meredith Busby

Birmingham law firm Marsh, Rickard & Bryan congratulates founding partner David Marsh for his selection as a 2017 Top Attorney. For more than 35 years, David has represented clients in personal injury cases involving car and truck accidents, wrongful death, defective products and medical malpractice, as well as business disputes. He has won many multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of his injured clients, more than most trial lawyers in Alabama. He is passionate about what he does.

Marsh, Rickard & Bryan#600-D, 800 Shades Creek Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35209205.879.1981www.mrblaw.com


A t t o r n e y s A t L a w

Knowledge is power…especially for those experiencing emotionally-charged life transitions like a divorce. “The worst mistake families make is failing to take a careful inventory of their circumstances and weighing all options before making important decisions that will direct their futures,” explains attorney Candace (Candi) Peeples.

Candi practices exclusively in matrimonial or family law. The boutique-style law firm of Peeples & Davis concentrates solely on cases involving family law matters such as divorce, child custody/support and assisted reproduction. The AV-rated firm is known for handling complex cases that include division of assets of substantial estates and closely-held businesses. Candi is a 17-year veteran of the field, consistently chosen as one of Birmingham’s “Top Attorneys” and a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar.

While it would be easy to measure Peeples & Davis’ success in terms of settlements and awards, the firm considers intangible outcomes the best measures of success. “Clients either should have the tools and mental attitude to successfully move forward with their life,” explains Peeples. “Our goal is not merely helping clients survive a divorce, but preparing them for the next stage of their lives.”

Peeples & DavisAttorneys at LawA.B. Loveman House 2956 Rhodes Circle SouthBirmingham, AL 35205205-403-5577peeplesdavis.com


Rose Law Firm LLC is a boutique law firm that practices family and matrimonial law exclusively. Founded by certified family law specialist Jennifer G. Rose, the firm is proficient in handling everything family law related, from simple wills, to heated divorce and custody battles, to the division of multimillion-dollar estates. When it comes to the matter of family law they are known as a go-to firm for those looking for compassionate, experienced, professional help with their legal matters. In four of the last five years, the firm has had multiple top attorney winners and this year marks the fifth year in a row that Jennifer has been voted a “top family law attorney”. Meet the attorneys of The Rose Law Firm LLC:

JENNIFER G. ROSE: Despite being well known for her ability to aggressively represent her client’s interests, Jennifer takes even more pride in learning and adapting her strategies to fit her client. “Sometimes you need to be hyper aggressive to defend your client and get results, but you also have to be smart and realize that sometimes you need to take a different approach. Every client’s situation and needs are different and the right approach to every opposing counsel is different. I pride myself on listening to my clients and then doing what’s best based on the circumstances and their goals; I don’t believe in the cookie cutter approach to law.” In addition to numerous awards for her advocacy, she is one of only a handful of attorneys statewide to earn the title of certified family law specialist and right to say she specializes in family law. In her free time Jennifer enjoys travel, a good book, and any quality time spent with her husband and young daughter.

KATHERINE HAYNES: Another top attorney recipient, Katherine has spent her entire legal career at the firm. Katherine has a style which is quite similar to Mrs. Rose’s, she is aggressive but flexible, firm but fair, and compassionate but no pushover. She is a self-described “problem solver” who enjoys finding solutions to client’s complex problems. “I hate to see good people go through tough times but it does makes me very happy when I’m able use my talents to figure out solutions that make their lives a little easier. Some attorneys shy away from the complex cases altogether, but I find I’m at my best the more complexity there is or more problems to solve”.

Although she enjoys complexity at work, in her personal life Katherine likes to keep it simple; her idea of a perfect evening is spent at home with her husband, daughter, and Basset hound, Roscoe.

DEBORAH GREGORY: Deborah is a family law attorney who has won multiple awards, the ones for customer satisfaction being the ones she is most proud of. Prior to joining The Rose Law Firm, Deborah founded and ran her own successful solo practice with a strong focus on family law, The Gregory Firm. After a number of years successfully running her firm she joined the Rose team so that she could focus her full efforts on her passion of helping people without having to devote time to the tedious day to day of running a practice as well. Deborah is a client favorite with her witty personality and approachable, friendly nature. She has twice been named one of Alabama’s top 10 family law attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and is known by her peers for her toughness in the courtroom and negotiating table.

LINDSAY RONILO: Mrs. Ronilo is an excellent and experienced family law attorney. After attending law school in Montgomery, she joined Vickers and White, PLLC where she oversaw family law cases and appeals. After several years at Vickers, Lindsay and her husband decided to move to Birmingham to be closer to the rest of her family; it was at this point she brought her skills and passion for family law to the Rose Law team. Lindsay is smart, detail oriented, and no nonsense. She is a good communicator who enjoys listening to and helping people. She enjoys the courtroom and is the type of attorney that always comes well prepared to each hearing so she can take the case directly to trial if her client’s needs aren’t met with negotiation. A mother herself, Lindsay knows what’s on the line every time she takes on a new client’s case and is ready and willing to fight for the rights of her clients and their children.

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IF YOU NEEDED TO ESTABLISH a per-sonal or business account, who would you contact? What about if you were looking to open a savings account for your child or plan for future college expenses? While the answer to these inquiries for many people is just sim-ply “the bank,” wouldn’t you feel more secure with personalized, readily-accessible guidance from a real person who lives and works in your community?

Rather than experiencing the runaround of pressing “1” over and over only to be di-rected to a frustrating automated system that struggles to understand your Southern accent, imagine the simple peace of mind obtained by doing things the old-fashioned way—speak-ing directly to someone who knows you and your financial needs.

Instead of a blur of bureaucracy at larger banks with bankers and loan officers trudg-ing through their day-to-day without a real say in the company, visualize the painstak-ing care bank employees take with you as a client when they have real skin in the game.

At Peoples Bank of Alabama, you’re never a faceless member of the crowd, and you’re never dealing with a bank employee who doesn’t have a reason to care about your ex-perience. In fact, Peoples Bank of Alabama employees own 24% of stock in the company. If you’re wondering how a bank employees’ personal benefits can benefit you, consider how much harder you work when your suc-cess has earning potential.

Peoples Bank of Alabama identifies and embraces the need for employee satisfac-tion as it translates to customer satisfaction. Peoples Bank empowers associates through education, training, and opportunity to de-liver needs-based solutions with confidence, efficiency, and passion. These empowered as-sociates foster a better environment overall as

they feel compelled to work hard, respect one another and themselves, and find the best pos-sible solution for each client they serve.

In short, happy, successful employees pro-vide better care for customers.

And well-cared for customers are what keep companies going.

Peoples Bank realizes the direct correla-tion between customer satisfaction and the viability of their business. As an FDIC-in-sured institution, they seek to foster long-term relationships between real people with real goals. Whether you’re looking to extend your line of credit or open a checking ac-count, you’ll find attention to detail, honesty, and respect extended to you at every turn.

Rather than experiencing generic service, Peoples Bank of Alabama is able to better live up to the traditional concept of banking as the process was always meant to be—a process filled with flexibility, comfort, and security. Peoples Bank of Alabama’s International Park location provides fast access in the most literal sense as the non-traditional site is conveniently located off Interstate 459 at the Acton Road exit between Interstate 65 and Highway 280. The office is situated in a multi-tenanted office building with natural light pouring in from sev-eral glass windows, creating a special warmth that coincides with Peoples Bank of Alabama’s “relationship banking” model. Additionally, Regional Market President Chuck Herndon notes that Peoples Bank of Alabama prides it-

self on getting things done for people. “Our cli-ents are often pleased to learn that we can waive the elimination period for photo deposits; all we need is a phone call. If someone needs to in-crease their photo deposit limit, many times all it takes is a one-sentence email,” said Herndon. “With our business model, we’re able to avoid the red tape involved in larger banks. We en-joy helping people in our community through teamwork and with a sense of purpose.”

Herndon also notes that the Peoples Bank of Alabama logo presents an image that asso-ciates, shareholders, and clients alike respond positively to: a sun rising between two hills with “In God We Trust” emblazoned beneath the bank’s name. “We believe in doing the right things for the right reasons,” Herndon says. “Our internal rallies are of integrity and honesty always, humility and respect for oth-ers, and accountability. Here, you are 100% responsible for your actions. That means we’re 100% responsible for delivering ex-ceptional service to every single client, every single time.”

Peoples Bank of Alabama has branches in Birmingham, Gardendale and Warrior and is one of the most convenient banking ser-vice providers for consumers and businesses in North Central Alabama with a total of 25 branches and 36 ATMs. The bank, which is one of the 15th largest financial institutions in the state based on Total Assets, provides an advanced offering of online and mobile banking services and is a leader in commer-cial and retail banking, ebanking, and pro-moting community-wide financial literacy. Headquartered in Cullman, Alabama, FDIC-insured Peoples Bank of Alabama has more than $670 million in assets and is owned by Altrust Financial Services, Inc., the bank’s holding company. For more information, visit www.PeoplesBankAl.com.

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The Club would like to congratulate our members who were selected for the 2017 Top Attorneys nominations.

Thank you for connecting Birmingham.

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