James E. "Jim" Williams

W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. W. Joseph practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. since 2005. 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 W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. is he...

Davis Smith regularly advises captive insurance companies, risk retention groups and self-insured funds on transactional, regulatory and tax matters. He counsels clients on tax and business strategies in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on participants in regulated industries, including insurance companies and investment advisors, and the professional services industry. He has extensive experience advising businesses on structuring and growing their businesses in a tax-efficie...

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,...

Ashley H. Freeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Ashley H. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley H. Freeman since 2024. 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 Ashley H. Freeman is held by other lawyers.

Philip G. Piggott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Philip G. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Philip G. Piggott since 2013. 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 Philip G. Piggott is held by other lawyers.

Virtually 100% of Mrs. Cole’s practice involves workers’ compensation matters. She represents insurance companies, Funds, corporations, and other businesses, both large and small, throughout Alabama in a variety of workers’ compensation related legal matters including consultations on preventative measures to alleviate on the job injuries and to counsel businesses on handling work-related claims prior to litigation. She has worked in both private practice and as in-house cou...

James A. Byram Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Real Estate. James A. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized James A. Byram Jr. since 2007. 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 James A. ...

April D. Wise is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. April D. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized April D. Wise 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 April D. Wise is held by other lawyers.

R. Brooke Lawson III is a partner in Capell & Howard, P.C.'s litigation section. He concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law, commercial and business litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Brooke has experience representing general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, owners and developers in all aspects of construction disputes before courts and arbitration panels, including construction contract negotiation an...

As a member of the Commercial Litigation Group, Mike focuses his practice on insurance defense, investigations and white collar crime. He serves as the team leader for the firm’s Catastrophic Events and Major Claims Group. His experience includes over 40 years of extensive civil litigation and courtroom experience in defending insurers in extra-contractual litigation.