J. Cole "Cole" Portis

Kyle Johnson is a shareholder in Capell & Howard, P.C. Kyle was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1975 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University, where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Kyle received his Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama, where he was a Hugo L. Black Scholar and a member of the Order of the Coif. He also received his LL.M. in Taxation, with honors, from the University of Alabama. Kyle is a native o...

J. Scott Dickens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. J. Scott, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William S. Haynes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. William S., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Evans Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. J. Evans, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Evans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James A. Byram Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Real Estate. James A., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jesse’s practice focuses on civil defense work with a concentration in premises liability and truck/automobile litigation. Licensed in both Alabama and Tennessee, Jesse routinely defends corporations, individuals, and insurance companies. Jesse is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, as well as all Courts in the State of Alabama and Tennessee, including the Alabama Supreme Court and Tennessee Supreme C...

Debby graduated from Auburn University with high honors in 1988. She received her J.D. and an LL.M. in taxation, with high honors, from the University of Alabama. She was an editor of the Alabama Law Review, a member of the Jessup International Moot Court Team, a member of the Moot Court Board, and a finalist in the John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition. Debby has practiced with the law firm of Capell & Howard, P.C., in Montgomery since her admittance to the Bar in 1991. She specializes...

P. Andrew Laird, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. P. Andrew, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which P. Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bowdy J. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Real Estate Law. Bowdy J., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bowdy J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since joining Rushton Stakely in 1996, Mr. Chapman’s practice has focused on the litigation and trial of complex matters including claims of medical malpractice, products liability, fraud, hospital medical staff issues, and toxic torts. Mr. Chapman has successfully defended individual and corporate healthcare providers as well as manufacturers, insurance companies, and other corporate entities. He has significant experience trying complex and high-exposure matters in various state and f...