Benjamin E. "Ben" Baker, Jr.

Mike’s practice focuses primarily on workers’ compensation issues for individual companies, self-insured funds, and insurance companies. Mike is an accomplished trial attorney with over 40 years’ experience. The courts of various jurisdictions regularly appoint him as a mediator in both worker’s compensation and employment matters. He has litigated in almost every county in the State of Alabama and federal courts. After graduation from Cumberland School of Law and befo...

D. Craig Allred is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. D. Craig, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which D. Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kyle Johnson is a shareholder in Capell & Howard, P.C. Kyle was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1975 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University, where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Kyle received his Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama, where he was a Hugo L. Black Scholar and a member of the Order of the Coif. He also received his LL.M. in Taxation, with honors, from the University of Alabama. Kyle is a native o...

David R. Boyd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Education Law. David R., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Palmer Smith was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1973, after receiving a B.A. degree in Latin and History at Salem College and her J.D. from the University of Alabama. She served as a student instructor in legal research and writing, and was a member and secretary of the Moot Court Board. She also attended the William and Mary College of Law summer program in Exeter, England. After finishing law school, she pursued additional course work in an M.B.A. program at Auburn University at Montg...

John G. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Municipal and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. John G., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen P. Dees is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Stephen P., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mai Lan F. Isler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mai Lan F., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mai Lan F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caty H. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Caty H., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caty H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura L. Crum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Laura L., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.