P. Vaughan Russell Jr.

Client First. Share Goals. Be Responsive. Think Boldly. Push Boundaries. Attention to Detail. Listen, then Advise. These rules are paramount in effectively representing clients. Vaughan Russell has years of experience in litigating a variety of civil defense and workers’ compensation claims. He devotes personal attention to every detail of each case and is aggressive in his advocacy, while understanding that success is measured by the satisfaction of his clients. Webster Henry, P.C., shares that commitment to providing excellent, personalized legal counsel to serve client needs with flexibility, devotion to detail, and the highest standards of personal and professional ethics.

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Alabama

Since 2003

11th Circuit

Since 2003

Shareholder

Webster, Henry, Lyons, Bradwell, Cohan & Speagle, P.C.

Current

University of Alabama School of Law

J.D. (2003)

2000 - 2003

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

B.A. (2000) | Political Science, English

1996 - 2000

Top Attorneys

Birmingham Magazine

2017

Voted one of Birmingham, Alabama's top attorneys in the fields of insurance defense and workers' compensation litigation

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

Member

Current

Defense Research Institute

Member

Current

Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization

Member

Current

Birmingham Bar Association

Member

Current

Q. i am a defendant in a frivolous defamation lawsuit. what can i do to get it dismissed

August 3, 2023

A: Unfortunately, you will probably not be able to have the lawsuit dismissed immediately.

The individual claiming defamation does not have to be specifically identified by name in order to have a defamation claim. Whether this person has a colorable claim for defamation depends, at least in part, on the language used in social media posts and/or on GoFundMe regarding the reasons you are claiming as grounds for gaining full legal custody of the children.

Q. What does it mean when a creditor leaves you a message that the account is pending litigation?

September 13, 2019

A: Yes, litigation is another term for a lawsuit. If collection actions have been filed against you, then you will have been served with paper legal documents: a Summons and Complaint, either by certified mail or process server/sheriff. This is required for any lawsuit to move forward. Telephone messages from alleged creditors do not mean that you have actually been sued by anyone for anything. You need to contact an attorney to determine whether any lawsuits have been filed against you in Alabama to collect one or more debts. You also need to determine whether you are actually responsible for payment of these debts, i.e., which of these list you as the debtor/account holder.

Garnishment of wages happens after a lawsuit has been filed and a Court determines that the money in dispute is owed by the garnishee. The Court then orders garnishment of wages. This does not happen without a lawsuit having first been initiated and resolved. ... Read More