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Benjamin C. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Benjamin C., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a member of the Commercial Litigation Group, Mike focuses his practice on insurance defense, investigations and white collar crime. He serves as the team leader for the firm’s Catastrophic Events and Major Claims Group. His experience includes over 40 years of extensive civil litigation and courtroom experience in defending insurers in extra-contractual litigation.

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.

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...

Christina D. Crow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christina D., who practices law in Union Springs, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christina D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Raley L. Wiggins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law. Raley L., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raley L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a litigator and managing partner of the firm’s Montgomery office, Bobby Poundstone frequently represents clients in litigation matters pending in federal and state trial and appellate courts. He is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®and has experience in both the courtroom and presenting oral arguments to the Alabama Supreme Court. Bobby also represents clients in matters pending before the Alabama Public Service Commission and other state regulatory agencies, and he routi...

Bob Northcutt received his B.A. from Birmingham-Southern College and his J.D. degree from the Cumberland School of Law. He has regularly served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Alabama for over a dozen years. Bob serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Section and has served as a member of its Board of Directors. He is a native of Dothan, Alabama and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Bob’s practice is concentrated primarily in the area of civil litigation incl...

Jeffrey W. Blitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jeffrey W., 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 Jeffrey W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Debby graduated from Auburn University with high honors in 1988. She received her J.D. and an LL.M. in taxation, with high honors, from the University of Alabama. She was an editor of the Alabama Law Review, a member of the Jessup International Moot Court Team, a member of the Moot Court Board, and a finalist in the John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition. Debby has practiced with the law firm of Capell & Howard, P.C., in Montgomery since her admittance to the Bar in 1991. She specializes...