Best Lawyers in Alabama, United States for Banking and Finance Law
Debra Taylor Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Debra Taylor practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Debra Taylor Lewis since 2013. 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 Debra Taylor Lewis is held by other lawyers.
Scott Sims is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Real Estate practice group and leads the Dentons Sirote Hotels and Leisure team. Scott is a trusted counselor to business corporations, advising them on critical industry matters. He represents clients in commercial real estate transactions, loan closings, general business negotiations and transactions, cell tower leasing, and title work. Scott has worked on over 2,000 cell tower site...
Steven Brickman is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office. He is a member of the Real Estate practice group. Steven is a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate all aspects of the commercial real estate development process, from land acquisition and financing to leasing and planning. His additional areas of experience include the acquisition and sale of businesses and representing clients in general business matters, as well as health law corporate compliance.
Joey Steadman is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. Joey represents banks, financial institutions, and investors in commercial collection disputes and real estate matters in Alabama and Florida state courts. He also has defended municipal clients in civil litigation involving personal injury claims and land use disputes, as well as insurance companies in personal injury matters. Before joining Jones Walker, Joey served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles A. Graddick, presiding j...
Carolyn Duncan’s practice is concentrated in securities issuance and compliance matters. Experienced in a wide variety of public and private securities work, she represents issuers, underwriters, and other parties in numerous facets of this area of law, including public and private offerings of securities, registration and continuous disclosure matters, proxy solicitations, tender offers, business combinations, restricted securities and transactions by corporate insiders. She represents...
Thomas G. Amason III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Thomas G. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. Amason III since 2013. 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 Thomas G. Amason III is held by other lawyers.
W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. W. Joseph practices law in Montgomery, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. since 2005. 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 W. Joseph McCorkle Jr. is he...
Riley Key’s practice focuses on counseling financial services clients facing regulatory and enforcement challenges in the mortgage, auto finance, debt collection, small dollar lending, and payments (credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, mobile payments, and cryptocurrencies) industries. Riley is a member of Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group and is also a member of the firm’s Auto Finance and Payments industry teams. Through his broad range of experi...
E. Hayes Arendall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. E. Hayes practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized E. Hayes Arendall since 2026. 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 E. Hayes Arendall is held by other lawyers.
Atkins Roberts practices primarily in the areas of commercial finance, real estate and bank regulation. Atkins regularly assists banks, financial institutions, investors, real estate developers and individuals in a broad range of commercial lending activities. He has represented developers (including non-profit corporations), syndicators, equity investors and lenders throughout the Southeast in numerous transactions involving low-income housing tax credits (federal and state). Atkins is fluen...
Shane Clanton serves as counsel in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Prior to joining Bradley, Shane served as senior deputy general counsel for PNC, general counsel for BBVA USA and chief legal officer for BBVA’s U.S. operations. In those roles, he provided legal advice to counsel in all areas of the company, including regulatory and corporate governance matters, significant complex and class action litigation, and government enforcement-related issues, as...
Robin-Renee Keys is an associate in Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Robin-Renee’s practice is focused on helping financial services clients navigate the regulatory and compliance issues most critical to their business. Robin-Renee’s compliance experience encompasses issues arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESP...
Tom Mostellar is an associate in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Tom assists financial and mortgage institutions with regulatory compliance-related matters. He has experience helping clients ensure their operations comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. As part of this practice, Tom also provides assistance in navigating all stages of examinations and investigations conducted by federal and state regulators. Tom received his J.D. ( magna...
Ashlyn Payne is a member of the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group. She earned her J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law, where she was president of the Alabama Student Bar Association and recipient of the 2024 George M. Steward Banking Award. Ashlyn also received a B.A. ( summa cum laude ) in Public Relations from Auburn University.
Christy Boardman Kuklinski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Elder Law. Christy Boardman practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Christy Boardman Kuklinski since 2023. 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 Christy Boardman Kuklinski is held by other lawyers.
Jake Watson is an associate in Bradley’s Real Estate Practice Group. His practice is focused on general real estate law and the representation of clients in finance, banking and real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, development, financing and leasing of office buildings, multi-family developments, industrial properties, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use assets located throughout the country.
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