Harper Lanier-Russell

Justin Burney focuses his practice on the areas of mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, securities offerings, and other transactions, in addition to serving as outside corporate counsel to various clients, providing advice on corporate governance matters, compensation arrangements, regulatory issues, and contractual relationships. He has worked with clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries, including government contractors, healthcare providers, life sciences and technology ...

Since beginning his practice over thirty-three years ago, Mac Martinson has helped business and real estate clients navigate the legal world. He was a featured speaker on real estate at the Alabama Right of Way Conference . Mac is a 1987 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, and a 1991 graduate of the Cumberland School of Law . While in law school, he served as an Honor Court Justice. He was on the Dean’s List at both The University of Alabama a...

Morris Lilienthal is a shareholder at Martinson & Beason, P.C., one of Alabama's oldest law firms, where he focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Throughout his career, Morris has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of complex cases, securing numerous seven-figure settlements and significant verdicts and recoveries. He takes pride in combining determined advocacy with a personal, client-centered approach t...

Mr. Seeley’s practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate law, banking law, and business law. In the real estate area, Mr. Seeley has prepared documentation for ground leases, commercial leases, real estate sales agreements, options to purchase, and vacation of roadways and easements; and has represented the purchasers of commercial real estate. Not only has he participated in the negotiation and drafting of leases, but also in litigation under those leases requiring eviction of...

Corey W. Jenkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Corey W. practices law in Huntsville, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Corey W. Jenkins 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 Corey W. Jenkins is h...

Stephen Hall's practice is centered in the area of intellectual property and technology matters. Stephen has an active trial practice litigating patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and technology issues in state and federal courts. He also works closely with established and emerging technology companies in preparing and negotiating various software and technology contracts, license agreements, and advising and managing open sourc...

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...

The focus of Mr. Wynn’s practice is business transactions and estate and business planning for individual and corporate clients. As part of his corporate practice, Mr. Wynn advises clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, sale contracts, employment agreements, covenants not to compete, nondisclosure covenants, loan agreements, security agreements, leases, securities registration statements, private placement memorandums, stock-option plans, and shareholder agreements. Mr. Wynn also a...

David Ashley Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. David Ashley practices law in Huntsville, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized David Ashley Jones since 2020. 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 Ashley Jones is held by other lawyers.

Ben Hutton is a partner in the firm's Huntsville office, where he is member of the firm's Real Estate and Banking and Financial Services Practice Groups. His primary areas of practice include real estate, commercial lending, and general commercial transactions. His practice concentrates on all aspects of commercial real estate acquisition, development, leasing, sale and financing transactions involving a variety of property types. Ben's significant experience includes: representing purchasers...