Patrick O’Neal Miller

Aiello earned his political science degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1998, followed by a law degree, cum laude, in 2001. Early in his career, he discovered a passion for legal writing and appellate work while practicing at Fees & Burgess and Leo & Brooks. He joined the Morris firm in 2004, focusing on plaintiff’s personal injury cases and serving as the office’s lead brief writer and appellate attorney. Notably, he co-counseled a case resulting in...

Ryan’s practice focuses on matters involving intellectual property and technology. He handles patent and trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and represents clients in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Ryan also assists clients in disputes involving patents and other intellectual property in federal and state courts. His technical experience covers a wide range of areas, and includes compu...

Michelle Abroms Levin is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Huntsville, Alabama office, where she is a member of the Tax practice group and manages the Huntsville office. She represents clients during all phases of federal income tax controversies, including IRS audit, administrative appeals, and court proceedings in the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, federal district court and the Courts of Appeals. Michelle has secured major victories for her clients in the Eleventh Circ...

Bill Lunsford has devoted his legal career to representing governmental officials in systemic, institutional reform litigation. He leads a team of attorneys and professional staff with a wide range of expertise in litigation pertaining to law enforcement agencies and correctional systems. This team of litigators routinely represent and advise law enforcement personnel and correctional staff, including executive-level officials, agencies, officers, medical and mental health, and probation and ...

Stephen Hall's practice is centered in the area of intellectual property and technology matters. Stephen has an active trial practice litigating patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and technology issues in state and federal courts. He also works closely with established and emerging technology companies in preparing and negotiating various software and technology contracts, license agreements, and advising and managing open sourc...

Ronald C. Sykstus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Protection Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ronald C. practices law in Huntsville, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald C. Sykstus 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 professiona...

Michael M. Shipper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael M. practices law in Florence, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Shipper 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 Michael M. Shipper is held by other lawyers.

Ben Hutton is a partner in the firm's Huntsville office, where he is member of the firm's Real Estate and Banking and Financial Services Practice Groups. His primary areas of practice include real estate, commercial lending, and general commercial transactions. His practice concentrates on all aspects of commercial real estate acquisition, development, leasing, sale and financing transactions involving a variety of property types. Ben's significant experience includes: representing purchasers...

Mr. Rodgers has always had a client-first mind set. The son of an attorney, Chris learned first-hand what it takes to create the best possible outcomes for those he defends. He witnessed the results of hard work, longer hours, and strategic planning. He learned the value of building quality relationships and the personal reward of advocating for others. When he joined the Lanier Ford law firm in 2019, Mr. Rodgers brought with him the same dedication. He concentrates his practice in the areas ...

Harvey Morris, born in Athens, Alabama, was the first in his family to graduate high school. He earned a football scholarship to the University of Alabama, where he played under Bear Bryant and later earned his law degree in 1966. Morris began practicing law in Huntsville shortly after graduation and went on to found what is now Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. Over his nearly 50-year career, he has focused on personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance litigation, earning recognition from B...