Samuel H. "Sam" Franklin
About Samuel H. Franklin
Samuel H. Franklin is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987. Samuel H. Franklin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1972 and Auburn University, B.S. , graduated 1969
Location: Birmingham, AL
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