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J. Birch Bowdre is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. J. Birch practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized J. Birch Bowdre since 2009. 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 J. Birch Bowdre is held by other lawyers.

Scott Sims is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Real Estate practice group and leads the Dentons Sirote Hotels and Leisure team. Scott is a trusted counselor to business corporations, advising them on critical industry matters. He represents clients in commercial real estate transactions, loan closings, general business negotiations and transactions, cell tower leasing, and title work. Scott has worked on over 2,000 cell tower site...

David L. Faulkner, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David L. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Faulkner, Jr. 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 David L. Faulkner, Jr. i...

Richard Smith, one of the founding partners of Christian & Small and a partner with its predecessor, Rives & Peterson, has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation group for his entire legal career. He served as the firm’s Managing Partner for five years. Richard’s practice focuses primarily on complex and corporate litigation for clients in the financial services, health care and construction industries, as well as corporate entities in other industries. His...

Beau Byrd has extensive experience representing developers, owners, and financial institutions in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, including NMTC, Senior Housing, Retail, Office, and Multi-Family. The experience Beau obtained being a law clerk to a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and practicing as a bankruptcy attorney in the early years of his career gives him a unique advantage in dealing with commercial real estate during these challenging times. Beau is immediate past Presiden...

Ginny Willcox Leavens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Ginny Willcox practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Ginny Willcox Leavens since 2027. 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 Ginny Willcox Leavens is held by other lawyers.

Dana B. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dana B. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Dana B. Hill since 2023. 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 Dana B. Hill is held by other lawyers.

Anthony C. Willoughby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Anthony C. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony C. Willoughby since 2019. 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 Anthony C. Willoughby i...

Thomas G. DeLawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Thomas G. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. DeLawrence since 2019. 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 Thomas G. DeLawrence is held by other lawyers.

Shannon L. Miller is a Shareholder in the Birmingham, Alabama office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Ms. Miller is experienced in all aspects of employment litigation, including multi-plaintiff and class action claims. She also regularly provides counsel, planning and defense to clients on affirmative action compliance and audits. Following law school, Ms. Miller served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable James H. Hancock, United States District Judge, Northern District of Alabama. Ms. Miller is a r...