Byrd R. Latham

Mr. Kelly’s practice covers a wide range of civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice and appellate law. He has handled appeals involving many areas of the law, including medical malpractice, patent infringement, fraud, bad faith, employment law, premises liability, workers’ compensation, education law, and civil rights claims.

L. Franklin Corley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - ERISA. L. Franklin practices law in Huntsville, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized L. Franklin Corley 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 L. Franklin Corley is held by other lawyers.

Frank Caprio chairs the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He focuses on intellectual property law and assists clients in the protection and use of their intellectual property rights, and in the litigation of various technology-related disputes involving patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and computer issues. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in both Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Law. He is a retired ...

When William Messervy and his brothers would go camping with their father, he’d always make sure they left the campsite in better condition than they’d found it. At the time, the task was nothing more than an annoyance to William. He later realized, though, that his father had been teaching them a life lesson. That lesson is one that William works to incorporate into his daily life. During the seven years that he has been a practicing attorney, William has always gone the extra mi...

Mr. Seeley’s practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate law, banking law, and business law. In the real estate area, Mr. Seeley has prepared documentation for ground leases, commercial leases, real estate sales agreements, options to purchase, and vacation of roadways and easements; and has represented the purchasers of commercial real estate. Not only has he participated in the negotiation and drafting of leases, but also in litigation under those leases requiring eviction of...

Mr. Rodgers has always had a client-first mind set. The son of an attorney, Chris learned first-hand what it takes to create the best possible outcomes for those he defends. He witnessed the results of hard work, longer hours, and strategic planning. He learned the value of building quality relationships and the personal reward of advocating for others. When he joined the Lanier Ford law firm in 2019, Mr. Rodgers brought with him the same dedication. He concentrates his practice in the areas ...

The focus of Mr. Arnston’s practice is the defense of long-term care and assisted-living facilities, hospitals, physicians, and nurses in professional liability cases. He also defends product manufacturers and trucking companies in personal injury actions, as well as various corporations in general litigation matters.

Scott Ludwig advises a broad range of clients on corporate and tax issues in corporate acquisitions and sales, including the negotiation, drafting and reviewing of acquisition and sale documents. He is experienced in advising companies in high technology, life sciences, biotechnology and traditional products and services, including start-up and established companies. Scott utilizes a team approach by working closely with each client's advisors. This team approach has, over the years, proven t...

Corey W. Jenkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Corey W. practices law in Huntsville, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Corey W. Jenkins since 2025. 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 Corey W. Jenkins is h...

Jordan is a member of Butler Snow’s Labor and Employment practice group. With a background in federal government, Jordan utilizes her regulatory enforcement and compliance experience to meet clients’ immigration needs. She prepares nonimmigrant work visa petitions for companies hiring foreign nationals (L-1, O-1, H-1B, E-2, TN, R-1), employment-based immigrant visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, EB-3), and family-based immigrant petitions.