Ryan Duplechin

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...

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...

Raley L. Wiggins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law. Raley L., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raley L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

James M. Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. James M., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caty H. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Caty H., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caty H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul M. James, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Paul M., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

C. Richard Hill, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. C. Richard, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roy Dumas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Roy, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen P. Dees is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephen P., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.