Mohammed Azmi

A native of the LaGrange, Illinois , Brad graduated from Lyons Township High School and then received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Alabama where he double majored in Business Management and Political Science. While there he was elected and served as president of the Student Government Association during both his junior and senior years.He thereafter attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to c...

Pamela Payne Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Pamela Payne, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela Payne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn Harrington is a passionate believer in service to her country and service to those who are in need. Kathryn received a BA degree from the University of South Alabama in 1972. She served her country as an active duty Naval officer from 1972 until 1980. In 1980 she received an MS from Rollins University in Winter Park Florida and 1983 received a JD from Cumberland Law School at Samford University. Over the course of her years as a plaintiff’s attorney, Kathryn has represented indi...

Kenneth O. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Securities, Mediation and Municipal Law. Kenneth O., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rusty has extensive experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and tax law. Rusty works with closely held and family businesses on business planning and taxation, including their formation, operation and sale. He is recognized as being highly knowledgeable in tax issues related to estate and succession planning, trusts and probate.

Lance J. Wilkerson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lance J., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lance J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tiffany deGruy is a trial lawyer who has considerable experience trying high-stakes business and commercial litigation. Tiffany represents clients in a variety of industries, such as healthcare and e-commerce. Most recently, she was a key member of a trial team in a 10-week jury trial and conducted witness examinations before a jury. Tiffany represents the interests of clients in the healthcare industry in various types of commercial litigation. Tiffany also regularly advises clients on matte...

Mr. Frazier is a member of the Birmingham and American Bar Associations; Alabama State Bar (Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982, Vice Chairman, 1982-1983, Chairman, 1983-1984, Employment Law Section); and Alabama Bar Institute (Member, Continuing Legal Education, Employment Law Committee and Faculty, 1988 to present). He has been listed in all seven editions of Super Lawyers magazine (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014). Martindale Hubbell, a peer review rating system, has given him an &l...

Matt has over 20 years of experience representing and advising management in all areas of labor and employment law, including anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour law, ERISA, OSHA, and covenants not to compete. He regularly advises clients on preventive measures, including creation and revision of policies and procedures, and represents clients in court cases in federal, state and administrative forums. Matt has tried jury, non-jury and arbitration cases and has litigated cases ranging fro...

DAN McCRARY is a partner at Balch & Bingham LLP, where he serves as Chair of the Energy Practice Group. Over the course of his career, he has represented energy companies in a wide variety of regulatory, transactional and litigated matters. These include numerous proceedings before the FERC involving rate filings, complaints, market-based rate authority (including triennial screens and Delivered Price Test analyses), energy auctions, affiliate transactions, transmission tariffs, fuel buyo...