Teresa Ryder "Teri" Mastando

Stuart Maples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Stuart, who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

C. Gregory Burgess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Municipal and Litigation - Patent. C. Gregory, who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin Little is a shareholder in the Shoals office of Dentons Sirote. Benjamin's practice covers a wide range of substantive areas, but he primarily focuses on business law and related matters. He handles both litigation and non-litigation matters and frequently represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as before the GAO. Benjamin frequently advises clients regarding the governance and operation of businesses, helping them to avoid and manage disputes. Benjamin has wide-rangi...

Scott Burnett Smith is a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office. His practice covers class actions, complex litigation, and appeals. Scott has been involved in dozens of nationwide class actions in state and federal courts, and he has handled over 30 class action appeals. He is also regularly involved as the appellate lawyer embedded with a trial team in complex civil litigation. In that role, he has succeeded in having several multi-million dollar injury verdicts (including punitive d...

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...

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 ...

Well known throughout the region for his high-profile work as the Chairman of the Tennessee Valley BRAC Committee (now Redstone Regional Alliance) and its efforts on behalf of Redstone Arsenal, Joe has an equally active career as a shareholder in Dentons Sirote's Huntsville, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Government Contracts practice group. The Redstone Regional Alliance is leading the regional efforts to attract the United States Space Command Headquarters to Redstone. Joe hand...

Ronald C. Sykstus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Protection Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ronald C., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice ...

As a young adult, Michael Timberlake met a Birmingham lawyer whose firm had been part of a number of high-profile personal injury cases. One of those was a product liability case against Ford Motor Company. That lawyer was involved in the discovery process which ultimately led to Ford being held liable. And he also inspired Michael’s decision to spend his career advocating for individuals who have been injured. It is important to Michael that clients know he is not only a competent atto...

Scott Ludwig advises a broad range of clients on corporate and tax issues in corporate acquisitions and sales, including the negotiation, drafting and reviewing of acquisition and sale documents. He is experienced in advising companies in high technology, life sciences, biotechnology and traditional products and services, including start-up and established companies. Scott utilizes a team approach by working closely with each client's advisors. This team approach has, over the years, proven t...