John Ward Weiss

Mike’s practice focuses primarily on workers’ compensation issues for individual companies, self-insured funds, and insurance companies. Mike is an accomplished trial attorney with over 40 years’ experience. The courts of various jurisdictions regularly appoint him as a mediator in both worker’s compensation and employment matters. He has litigated in almost every county in the State of Alabama and federal courts. After graduation from Cumberland School of Law and befo...

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...

James M. Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James M. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Edwards since 2001. 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 M. Edwards 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...

P. Andrew Laird, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. P. Andrew practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized P. Andrew Laird, Jr. 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 P. Andrew Laird, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

T. Grant Sexton, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. T. Grant practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized T. Grant Sexton, Jr. since 2022. 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 T. Grant Sexton, Jr....

Pete Cobb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Pete, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pete is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

W. Allen Sheehan, Shareholder Allen Sheehan specializes in complex litigation matters for individual and business clients in both state and federal courts. He has a diverse range of practice areas including civil rights, construction, custody and divorce, probate, labor and employment, wills and trusts, LLC disputes and tax litigation. Allen has experience representing state agencies, small businesses and corporate clients. He is also able to defend criminal matters in municipal and district ...

Thomas H. Keene is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Thomas H. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas H. Keene since 1991. 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 H. Keene is held by other lawyers.

David R. Boyd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Education Law. David R. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized David R. Boyd since 1995. 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 R. Boyd is held by other lawyers.