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George M. “Jack” Neal, Jr., Counsel in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. Jack regularly serves as mediator and arbitrator in civil cases of all kinds, excluding domestic relations. He is also a certified appellate mediator and serves on numerous panels of neutrals for arbitration and mediation. Jack practices general civil litigation in both state and federal courts. He has represented m...

Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement. Chris attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board, was honored as a member of the Dean’s Lis...

Tom Dutton is one of the founding partners of the Pittman, Dutton, & Hellums firm. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and attended college at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1973. He earned his J.D. Degree with honors (cum laude) in 1976 from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and was admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama in 1976 and the State of Mississippi in 1977. Tom is admitted to prac...

Michael Thomason advises public and private clients, from start-ups to large corporations, in the areas of business formation, mergers and acquisitions, investment and financing transactions, securities compliance, and a variety of other transactions and corporate matters. Michael advises companies on a broad range of issues affecting their businesses, including clients in banking and financial services, healthcare and healthcare technology, manufacturing, retail, media and entertainment, pro...

J. Ben Ford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Ben practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized J. Ben Ford since 2026. 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 J. Ben Ford is...

Danielle N. Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Danielle N. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle N. Roberts since 2027. 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 Danielle N. Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Humphries is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office and he is a member of Dentons’ Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice group. Thomas represents creditors, bankruptcy trustees, and other commercial litigants in state and federal courts in Alabama and neighboring states. The scope of Thomas’ bankruptcy experience is extensive, covering most issues which regularly arise in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases. Outside of bankru...

David L. Faulkner, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David L. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Faulkner, Jr. since 2024. 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 David L. Faulkner, Jr. i...

Brian C. Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Brian C. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Richardson 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 Brian C. Richardson is held by other lawyers.

Mary F. Samuels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Mary F. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Mary F. Samuels 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 Mary F. Samuels is held by other lawyers.