Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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E. Glenn Smith, Jr. is a shareholder in the firm’s Mobile (AL) office. Glenn’s practice concentrates on general litigation matters involving personal injury, premises liability, retail and hospitality, products liability and transportation litigation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Furman University in Greenville (SC) where he was a four-year letterman in football. Glenn went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL). Glenn...
Kelly Morrow is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney and certified mediator with more than twenty years of involvement in South Carolina workers’ compensation matters. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, she represents employers in Workers’ Compensation Law, assisting businesses with claim management, dispute resolution, and compliance within the state’s regulatory framework. Kelly is recognized within the workers’ compensation community for her professio...
Scott Wade is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Section. He focuses his practice on Worker’s Compensation and is the Chair of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation Section. Scott is a frequent author and presenter on Wisconsin worker’s compensation and is a contributing author to Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Case Law Update.
Jason Sumrall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Jason, who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Henry H. Robinson counsels and represents clients in all areas of labor and employment law and healthcare law. Clients value his advice and abilities in and out of the courtroom. He is listed among the Texas Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly magazine and in The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Robinson has extensive labor and employment experience in diverse industries such as transportation, retail, oil and gas, banking, finance, telecommunications, health care, technology, manufacturing, and ...
William J. Birkel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. William J., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael W. Ballance is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Michael W., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John D. Elvers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. John D., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charles G. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Charles G., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Martha Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Martha, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jane C. Jackson is a highly accomplished attorney with a career marked by excellence in workers’ compensation, employment law, personal injury, and insurance litigation. A former standout scholar-athlete at Wake Forest University, Jane translated her discipline and leadership on the basketball court into a distinguished legal practice. As Of Counsel at Robinson & Lawing, LLP, she brings decades of experience, a deep commitment to achieving positive outcomes for her clients, and lead...
Pete Cobb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Pete, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pete is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samuel M. Duran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Samuel M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charlie is originally from Harrisburg, South Dakota. He attended Southwest Minnesota State University for his undergraduate degree, and the University of Nebraska School of Law. He is married with three children, who keep him busy day and night. He is a avid sports fan and loves watching and participating in anything competitive. Charlie loves the practice of law, primarily because of the people he works with. He has devoted himself to the workers’ compensation field since he began prac...
Thomas S. Thornton, III is a shareholder with Carr Allison and a resident in the firm’s Birmingham (AL) office. He is a member of the Birmingham and Alabama State Bar Associations as well as various legal and industry specific organizations. Tommy serves as chair of the firm’s Retail and Hospitality Practice Group. He has focused his litigation practice on the defense of personal injury, premises liability, product liability, transportation, retaliatory discharge, general liabilit...
Mark Mayfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Mark, who practices law in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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