Christopher E. "Chris" Smith

As a young adult, Michael Timberlake met a Birmingham lawyer whose firm had been part of a number of high-profile personal injury cases. One of those was a product liability case against Ford Motor Company. That lawyer was involved in the discovery process which ultimately led to Ford being held liable. And he also inspired Michael’s decision to spend his career advocating for individuals who have been injured. It is important to Michael that clients know he is not only a competent atto...

Taylor Rouse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor, who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald C. Sykstus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Protection Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ronald C., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice ...

Stuart Maples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Stuart, who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew M. Sieja is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Andrew M., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A lifelong Huntsville, Alabama resident, Mark A. Jackson has devoted his entire legal career to standing up for accident victims and their families. For decades, he has helped clients secure the compensation they deserve for injuries, damages, and losses—guiding many through the heartbreaking process of wrongful death claims for a spouse, parent, or child. After earning his law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Jackson quickly became recognized as one ...

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 ...

C. Gregory Burgess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Municipal and Litigation - Patent. C. Gregory, who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Suzanne D. Currie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Suzanne D., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzanne D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen is a member of Butler Snow’s Labor and Employment practice group. He is an experienced immigration attorney who works closely with his clients to develop strategies to maximize their immediate and long-term immigration plans. Stephen represents businesses and professionals in numerous industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, higher education and biotechnology.