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Jesse S. Vogtle Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Litigation - Real Estate. Jesse S. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse S. Vogtle Jr. since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice...

Trey Hill concentrates his practice primarily in the area of economic development where he assists business clients in negotiating incentive packages. Trey regularly deals with a wide variety of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, metal, energy, and finance, among others. While Trey’s practice is focused primarily in Alabama, he routinely represents clients all over the Southeast and other regions of the United States. Trey also actively represents cities, counties, and ind...

Pamela Payne Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Pamela Payne practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela Payne Smith since 2021. 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 Pamela Payne Smith is held by other lawyers.

Steve Monk is a member of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group. Steve's practice is primarily devoted to develop representational development work. Steve regularly represents clients in the annexation and zoning of properties for planned unit developments, traditional neighborhood developments and other mixed uses. Such representation includes preparation of developed plans for zoning, preparation of restrictive covenants, establishment of homeowners’/property owners’ association...

Jason Walters is a litigation partner in the firm's insurance group and serves as national and regional counsel for several life and health insurance companies. His practice focuses on both individual and class action litigation, with particular emphasis in the area of fraudulent sales practices and the bad faith denial of benefits for life insurance, annuities, and long term care products. Jason also has extensive experience defending insurers in litigation filed by agents and independent ma...

Christopher L. Yeilding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher L. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Yeilding since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The reco...

Shaun A. DeCoudres is a shareholder in the firm’s Birmingham (AL) office. His practice concentrates on transportation and automotive liability, premises liability, construction litigation, insurance and environmental law. He has tried numerous cases, both jury and non-jury, and is the primary attorney who handles pest control litigation (bed bugs, termites, etc.) in the firm. Shaun earned his Bachelor of Arts in business, magna cum laude , from Auburn University (AL), his Master of Busi...

Thomas G. DeLawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Thomas G. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. DeLawrence since 2019. 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 Thomas G. DeLawrence is held by other lawyers.

Sean W. Shirley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sean W. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Sean W. Shirley since 2015. 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 Sean W. Shirley is held by other lawyers.

Charles Grimes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. Charles practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Grimes 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 Charles Grimes is held by other lawyers.