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Lister Hubbard, a native of Montgomery, was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1980. He received an A.B.J., magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia, and a J.D from the University of Alabama School of Law as a Hugo L. Black Scholar. Lister concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law, public procurement law, environmental law and commercial litigation. As legal counsel for the Alabama AGC (Associated General Contractors), he drafted and facilitated passage of comprehens...

Brad A. Everhardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Brad A. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Brad A. Everhardt since 2025. 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 Brad A. Everhardt is held by other lawyers.

Palmer Smith was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1973, after receiving a B.A. degree in Latin and History at Salem College and her J.D. from the University of Alabama. She served as a student instructor in legal research and writing, and was a member and secretary of the Moot Court Board. She also attended the William and Mary College of Law summer program in Exeter, England. After finishing law school, she pursued additional course work in an M.B.A. program at Auburn University at Montg...

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...

Bobby Rives is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1996. He received his B.S.B.A. from Auburn University in Montgomery in 1990 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1996. While at the University of Alabama, Bobby was a Student Editor for the American Journal of Tax Policy. In addition, Bobby was awarded the University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic Scholarship. Bobby concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and finance...

Riley W. Roby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Riley W. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Riley W. Roby 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 Riley W. Roby is held by other lawyers.

Alan T. Hargrove, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Alan T. practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Alan T. Hargrove, Jr. since 2015. 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 Alan T. Hargrove, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Jesse’s practice focuses on civil defense work with a concentration in premises liability and truck/automobile litigation. Licensed in both Alabama and Tennessee, Jesse routinely defends corporations, individuals, and insurance companies. Jesse is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, as well as all Courts in the State of Alabama and Tennessee, including the Alabama Supreme Court and Tennessee Supreme C...

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...

Debby graduated from Auburn University with high honors in 1988. She received her J.D. and an LL.M. in taxation, with high honors, from the University of Alabama. She was an editor of the Alabama Law Review, a member of the Jessup International Moot Court Team, a member of the Moot Court Board, and a finalist in the John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition. Debby has practiced with the law firm of Capell & Howard, P.C., in Montgomery since her admittance to the Bar in 1991. She specializes...