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Michael P. Dalton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law since 2021. Michael is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Department, where he represents businesses and individuals in complex corporate and transactional matters. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, entity structuring, and strategic advisory work for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Michael has developed a...

Since joining Rushton Stakely in 1996, Mr. Chapman’s practice has focused on the litigation and trial of complex matters including claims of medical malpractice, products liability, fraud, hospital medical staff issues, and toxic torts. Mr. Chapman has successfully defended individual and corporate healthcare providers as well as manufacturers, insurance companies, and other corporate entities. He has significant experience trying complex and high-exposure matters in various state and f...

James R. Dickens, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Real Estate Law. James R. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Dickens, Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James R. Dickens, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Pete Cobb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Pete, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pete is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John G. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Municipal and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. John G. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized John G. Smith since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John G. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Mrs. Long focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and insurance defense matters. She has successfully defended individuals, small businesses, corporations, and insurers in state and federal courts throughout Alabama in matters involving extra-contractual claims, first-party and third-party insurance claims, coverage questions, business/contract disputes, construction defects, fraud, arson, theft, product liability, premises liability, truck/automobile litigation, catastrophic injury,...

Mr. Shegon practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on representation of health care providers. He has significant trial and appellate experience and routinely defends hospitals, nurses, and physicians throughout the state of Alabama in medical liability actions. He has also represented dentists, retail pharmacies and home health agencies. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Shegon represents clients in the health care industry regarding credentialing issues and in matters be...

Davis Smith regularly advises captive insurance companies, risk retention groups and self-insured funds on transactional, regulatory and tax matters. He counsels clients on tax and business strategies in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on participants in regulated industries, including insurance companies and investment advisors, and the professional services industry. He has extensive experience advising businesses on structuring and growing their businesses in a tax-efficie...

James E. Beck III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James E. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized James E. Beck III since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James E. Beck III is held by other lawyers.

Bob Meadows was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1974, after receiving an A.B. in Economics from Davidson College in 1971, and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1974. After law school, Bob clerked for Judge R. E. Varner, Middle District of Alabama, in Montgomery, Alabama. Bob is a native of Opelika and serves as the senior member of Capell & Howard’s Opelika/Auburn office. Bob is engaged in a general practice with an emphasis on trial work. In the past, Bob has served as ...