Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC

24 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Aviation Law Mediation Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Transportation Law

Biography

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 of general liability, product liability, personal injury, trucking litigation, aviation defense, commercial law, employment litigation, insurance coverage litigation, professional liability, and tort litigation. He has had numerous favorable decisions rendered by the Alabama Supreme Court and has tried to verdict decisions for major automotive manufacturers, as well as agricultural, logging, and construction equipment manufacturers. One of the aspects of practicing law that Mr. Rodgers enjoys the most is the opportunity to interact with people on a daily basis. He collaborates closely with his clients and leverages the wisdom and winning trial experience of his law partners and associates to build the most solid case possible.

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC

24 Best Lawyers awards

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC logo

Overview

  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1988
  • The University of Alabama, B.A., graduated 1984

  • Alabama, 1988

  • Alabama Bar Association - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Aviation Insurance Association - Member
  • Birmingham Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association - Member
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association - Member
  • Alabama, 1988
  • Alabama Bar Association - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Aviation Insurance Association - Member
  • Birmingham Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association - Member
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association - Member
  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1988
  • The University of Alabama, B.A., graduated 1984

Client Testimonials

Chris Rodgers is one of the best lawyers in the country and is the best in Alabama.

Harvey Mensch (ATTIC )

Missoula, MT

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Aviation Law
  • Mediation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Transportation Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19

Additional Information

  • Other Experience
Mr. Rodgers regularly lectures at meetings of the Trucking Industry Defense Association and Defense Research Institute.

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