Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC

24 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Appellate Practice
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Huntsville.

Biography

Mr. Kelly’s practice covers a wide range of civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice and appellate law. He has handled appeals involving many areas of the law, including medical malpractice, patent infringement, fraud, bad faith, employment law, premises liability, workers’ compensation, education law, and civil rights claims.
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC

24 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1991
  • University of North Alabama, B.A., graduated 1987

  • Alabama, 1991

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Alabama, 1991
  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1991
  • University of North Alabama, B.A., graduated 1987
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Appellate Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Huntsville (2026)
  • Appellate Practice, Huntsville (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

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