James A. "Jim" Rives

Ashley H. Freeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Ashley H., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chuck is a trial lawyer of over 37 years whose practice focuses primarily in the defense of national and international corporations in product liability, employment, toxic tort, commercial, intellectual property, and catastrophic personal injury matters. Licensed in Alabama and Tennessee, Chuck’s extensive litigation experience is national in scope. He has handled a wide variety of cases in Alabama, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Georgia, Mississippi, Tenness...

Thomas H. Keene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Thomas H., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Blake A. Piel, Shareholder Blake Piel concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and business and corporate law. His practice includes all facets of real estate development, management and lending. Additionally, he represents businesses and owners in connection with transactional matters — particularly those involving health care. A Montgomery native, Blake graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor’s degree in justice and ...

Frank J. Stakely is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Frank J., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mrs. Long focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and insurance defense matters. She has successfully defended individuals, small businesses, corporations, and insurers in state and federal courts throughout Alabama in matters involving extra-contractual claims, first-party and third-party insurance claims, coverage questions, business/contract disputes, construction defects, fraud, arson, theft, product liability, premises liability, truck/automobile litigation, catastrophic injury,...

Michael P. Dalton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law. Michael P., who practices law in Opelika, Alabama, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Shegon practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on representation of health care providers. He has significant trial and appellate experience and routinely defends hospitals, nurses, and physicians throughout the state of Alabama in medical liability actions. He has also represented dentists, retail pharmacies and home health agencies. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Shegon represents clients in the health care industry regarding credentialing issues and in matters be...

David B. Hughes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. David B., 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 David B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amanda Hines is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Amanda, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.