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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.

Jimmy Walter obtained his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University and his law degree from the University of Alabama. In law school, Jimmy was elected Editor-in-Chief of the Alabama Law Review, was a Hugo L. Black Scholar and graduated Order of the Coif. Upon graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Truman M. Hobbs, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama. Jimmy has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialties of commercial litigation, s...

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.

James E. Beck III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James E., 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 James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan T. Hargrove, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Alan T., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin C. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Benjamin C., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Blake A. Piel, Shareholder Blake Piel concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and business and corporate law. His practice includes all facets of real estate development, management and lending. Additionally, he represents businesses and owners in connection with transactional matters — particularly those involving health care. A Montgomery native, Blake graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor’s degree in justice and ...

M. Courtney Williams' law practice involves advising companies on all aspects of their business, including employee benefits, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and federal, state, and local tax matters. In connection with his employee benefits practice, he regularly represents clients in connection with the formation, operation, and termination of employee benefit plans. In addition to the design and drafting of these plans, Courtney handles compliance matters involving the Internal Reven...

J. Evans Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. J. Evans, 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 J. Evans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob Northcutt received his B.A. from Birmingham-Southern College and his J.D. degree from the Cumberland School of Law. He has regularly served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Alabama for over a dozen years. Bob serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Section and has served as a member of its Board of Directors. He is a native of Dothan, Alabama and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Bob’s practice is concentrated primarily in the area of civil litigation incl...