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Corey W. Jenkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Corey W., 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 Corey W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura W. Harper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Laura W., 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 Laura W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

John Howard’s practice is focused on commercial real estate and development, but he has substantial experience with a wide range of corporate legal matters, including M&A, commercial leasing, environmental issues, condemnations, securities, risk management, commercial litigation, workers’ compensation, labor and employment law, franchise law, insurance issues, intellectual property, employee benefit plans, entity selection and formation, syndicated and mezzanine lending, and t...

Harvey Morris, born in Athens, Alabama, was the first in his family to graduate high school. He earned a football scholarship to the University of Alabama, where he played under Bear Bryant and later earned his law degree in 1966. Morris began practicing law in Huntsville shortly after graduation and went on to found what is now Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. Over his nearly 50-year career, he has focused on personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance litigation, earning recognition from B...

Andrew Townsley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Andrew, 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 Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

In 2001, William Heath Brooks moved to Oregon as a way of purposely removing himself from his comfort zone. He wanted to try something completely new and different. That time away helped him to focus and plan his goals, paths, and aspirations for the rest of his life. One of those paths led him to Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Since law school, Heath has spent his career representing individuals who cannot represent themselves. After over a decade as a lawyer, he continues t...

Michelle Abroms Levin is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Huntsville, Alabama office, where she is a member of the Tax practice group and manages the Huntsville office. She represents clients during all phases of federal income tax controversies, including IRS audit, administrative appeals, and court proceedings in the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, federal district court and the Courts of Appeals. Michelle has secured major victories for her clients in the Eleventh Circ...

Joel R. Hamner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Joel R., who practices law in Florence, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Royer’s practice is primarily focused on litigation. He practices primarily in the areas of local governmental liability, civil rights and constitutional litigation, employment, commercial disputes and professional malpractice, both at the trial level and on appeal. He frequently serves as a court-appointed mediator in civil litigation for federal and state courts. He also regularly represents clients in general civil and insurance defense litigation.