Bankston Lawyers

When approaching cases, my priority is to collaborate with clients to achieve efficient and effective results by way of tenacious advocacy. I strive to align my tactics and objectives with my client's goals in handling cases. I enjoy the various aspects of litigation, ranging from strategy and planning that go into research and brief writing, to the in-person chess matches that take place during depositions and trial. It is important to me to keep my clients and myself informed of trends and developments in Alabama law so we can most effectively evaluate and prosecute cases to the best possible result....

I joined my father’s law practice in 1994 after graduating from law school at Alabama. My father founded this firm in 1974, and since that time has been representing clients all over Alabama for their various needs. I represent individuals and businesses throughout Alabama with their legal issues. That includes, divorce, child custody and support, DHR and juvenile court, DUI and criminal cases, related adoptions, mediation and arbitration, real estate closings, real estate litigation, wills and estate matters, conservator, guardian and other probate matters. We can form your corporation or LLC, and also help when those businesses close or restructure....

A strong desire to help people led Stephen to become an attorney. “I see people put in situations they have never experienced before and don’t know their rights,” he says. “It bothers me to see people being taken advantage of, and it’s unfortunate knowing companies will do that to people.” For Stephen, he gets personal satisfaction knowing that his clients are protected from the unscrupulous practices of businesses and insurance companies. A civil trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and disability law, Stephen Collins has practiced law in Alabama since 2010. Mr. Collins has successfully represented clients in many jurisdictions, and...

Amy K. Tanner concentrates her law practice in the area of consumer bankruptcy law in the Huntsville and Decatur offices of the firm and is a shareholder in several of the Bond and Botes, P.C. offices located throughout the southeast.

Ron Sykstus has been helping the people of Alabama with their financial issues, social security disability, and veterans assistance problems for over 20 years.

Will League was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Huntsville High School in 1989. Will graduated from Birmingham Southern College in 1993 with degrees in Finance and Political Science. In 1996, he graduated from Jones School of Law where he was Moot Court finalist arguing in the Supreme Court of Alabama. During law school, Will clerked at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office. Following law school, he worked in Alabama’s Capital where he learned the defense side of the Bar defending individuals and insurance companies. In 1998, Will and his family moved home where he has devoted...

Shannon Moore was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a graduate of Grissom High School and he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He went on to get his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law. Upon graduation from law school in 1998 he went on to found a law firm with a fellow graduate from law school. He has been in the private practice of law since that time. His practice focuses on criminal law, family law, and personal injury. Over the years, Shannon has represented numerous...

At the age of 29, I had the rare opportunity to argue at the Supreme Court of the United States. In the case Thacker v. Tennessee Valley Authority, the Court ruled unanimously in our favor and delivered a 9-0 decision. This victory not only allowed my client to seek compensation for personal injuries but also set a precedent that will impact the tort liability of the Tennessee Valley Authority. This federally chartered corporation provides electricity to millions and operates in seven states. The ruling enhances the protection of citizens' lives and safety in these states and influences the suability of...

Raised in a blue-collar family, Tommy made a promise to his parents when graduating law school that he would always represent working people. For over 41 years, he has kept true to his promise - only representing those who were wronged in their fight against insurance companies for fair compensation. He is proud to have received over $150 Million on behalf of his clients over the course of his career. Over these 41 years, Tommy has been honored for his work by being recognized by The Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report, for 26 consecutive years, selected as a member of...

Keith T. Belt, Jr. is a distinguished personal injury attorney and partner at Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers in Huntsville, Alabama. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to his clients, he has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible peer review rating for lawyers, recognizing both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Belt is renowned for his exceptional trial skills and has been consistently selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers since 2007. He has also been recognized as one of Alabama's Super Lawyers every year since 2009 and...

S. Mitchell Howie, better known as "Mitch" to Huntsville lawyers and clients alike, was raised in Huntsville Alabama, graduating from Huntsville High School in 1972.

He attended the University of Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1976. He completed law school at the University of Alabama in 1980.

After working in the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico and practicing law for several years in the state of Texas, he returned to his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama to raise his family and start his private practice. Mitch practiced law on the North side of the Madison County Courthouse...

Justin graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2009 and graduated magna cum laude with his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alabama in 2006. He has been practicing law since 2009 at The Lackey Law Firm. Justin focuses his practice on Injury Law, Car Wrecks, Criminal Defense, DUI and Traffic, and Civil Litigation. In his years of practice, Justin has helped his clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries.

Justin grew up in Jackson County, Alabama and graduated from Scottsboro High School in 2003. He has two sisters, Jennifer Lackey and Lauren Lackey...

Gary graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1981 and received his B.A. in Political Science with Honors from UA Huntsville in 1978. He has been practicing law in Alabama since 1981 and began his private practice in Scottsboro in 1982. Before entering private practice, Gary spent a year as general counsel for an insurance company in Alabama. The Lackey Law Firm has grown under his leadership and with his focus on Auto Accidents, Truck Wrecks, Wrongful Death, Injury Law, Divorce, Custody, DUI, Criminal Defense, Health Care Law and Civil Litigation. Gary graduated...

A graduate of Harvard Law School, personal injury attorney Christopher S. Randolph, Jr. has litigated a wide variety of complex cases in 12 states across the country. He currently assists Hare Wynn with its representation of U.S. corn farmers in a national class action lawsuit against Syngenta, and regularly handles a number of injury and business law cases. In addition to being a skilled attorney, Chris is a published author. He has written several articles on complex litigation issues for the Alabama Lawyer and Defense Counsel Journal. Call Hare Wynn for a free consultation today!

Jennifer McKown focuses her law practice on plaintiff’s civil litigation. She works exclusively for the victims of Motor Vehicle Crashes; Traumatic Brain Injuries; and Wrongful Death. She also specializes in cases involving the Alabama Sales Representative’s Commission Contracts Act. This Act addresses the situation of manufacturers hiring sales representatives to develop relationships with customers only to then terminate them to avoid paying commissions. Jennifer has extensive trial experience in Huntsville and across northern Alabama. She routinely prepares serious injury and damage cases for trial.

Christopher Weston is the Criminal & DUI Defense, Landlord-Tenant, Domestic Relations, Business, Administrative Law, Contract Dispute, and Mold Litigation attorney for Johnston, Moore, and Thompson. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School, in Albany, New York, in 2011, and two Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, in 2008. At each of these institutions, Christopher Weston graduated with honors, achieved accolades on various scholarly achievement lists, placed in varying areas of competition, was a member of teaching fellow programs for the aid of other students, and became a duly-elected member of the Justinian Society...

Brandon has devoted his practice to helping people. His fundamental philosophy is to treat each client the exact way that he would want to be treated if he were in that situation. Over the past 28 years, Brandon has made it a priority to be personally involved in each case that his office handles. He is determined to be an aggressive and savvy attorney who protects his client's interest in any situation. He is often heard saying that the only way to practice law is to fight hard, but with honesty and integrity.

Brandon was born in Houston, Texas,...

Brad has an active litigation practice including trials; civil litigation; automobile accidents; products liability; municipal liability; industrial accidents; insurance defense; civil appeals; defense litigation; federal civil litigation; automobile insurance defense; automobile liability defense; commercial insurance defense; general liability defense; personal liability defense; insurance; accident insurance; automobile insurance; general liability; insurance bad faith; uninsured and underinsured motorists; municipal civil rights; municipal defense; negligence defense; premises liability; premises liability defense; torts; civil liability; creditors rights; and related litigation matters.

David was raised in Mobile County as the son of a paper mill worker and a middle school teacher. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing and earned his Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law. Since the creation of the Greene & Phillips, David has a proven track record of success, including a $1.8 million jury verdict in a motorcycle accident case and a $9.5 million settlement in a commercial trucking accident case. David also served as lead-counsel on a commercial carrier case which was resolved for $10.5 million and...

I pride myself in giving personal attention to my clients. Our firm represents individuals in the middle of a divorce or other family law crisis. In most cases, our clients will be faced with difficult issues that have a very real personal impact beyond the simple legal analysis. Most will be facing such issues and the law for the first time in their lives. Fear, confusion and uncertainly are rampant. We try to provide a safe haven and a place for sound advice handed out with patience, personal attention and compassion. If we can...

Fullan and Fullan is a respected Alabama law firm active in family law, divorce law, and criminal law. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, and practicing for more than 30 years, attorney Guy Fullan serves the surrounding Jefferson County area. In 2023, Guy Fullan opened the Fairhope branch of his office and serves the Fairhope and surrounding Baldwin County areas. Guy Fullan has been a friendly and effective family law and criminal defense attorney since he began practicing law in 1989. Attorney Fullan earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Alabama, and his law degree from Samford...

Victoria is an Associate with the law firm of Morgan & Morgan. Victoria earned her undergraduate degree in political science and history from Georgia College and State University in 2004 and received her law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 2007.
Victoria began her career at Fischer & Associates while still a law student. Once she graduated form law school, she joined the firm as an Associate and transitioned to Morgan & Morgan in 2021. Victoria’s practice with the firm includes representing plaintiffs in commercial trucking litigation, premises liability, products liability, automobile accidents, insurance fraud and bad...

At Gossman Law Firm, LLC, we know that every person's situation and needs are different, and that each client is unique. This is why Attorney Richelle Gossman will walk you through every step of the process, from beginning to end. Courts, filing procedures, and representation - your lawyer is beside you. We will support you through the entire case, explaining everything and giving you the personalized attention that you need.

Neena R. Speer is an attorney, author, speaker, and truth dealer. She has a solo law firm called the Neena R. Speer Law Firm LLC. She is a Founder and Executive Director of her mentoring nonprofit focused on continuous mentorship for all students at all levels K-12 & college, Step 1-2-3 Mentor for Life Initiative that she started her 3L year of law school. Lastly, she is a four-time published author with her most recent book is Dear Future Lawyer: An Intimate Survival Guide for the Female Minority Law Student. Her passion since she was in eighth grade was to...

Ken Simon is a former trial judge with more than one hundred jury trials under his belt. Ken is an experienced mediator, arbitrator, special master, and claims administrator. He has mediated hundreds of cases arising out of state and federal courts around the Southeast, and is an active arbitrator of conflicts as diverse as disputes between investment firms and clients, employers and employees, businesses and suppliers, and nursing homes and patients. Ken’s legal practice covers areas as varied as securities litigation and enforcement proceedings, securities and corporate compliance, municipal bond transactions, as well as personal injury and other litigation affecting...

Alex Johnson was born in Ozark, Alabama. He graduated magna cum laude from Troy University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Anthropology. Alex received his Juris Doctor degree from Birmingham School of Law and became a member of the Alabama state Bar in 2012. He is currently licensed to practice law in all Alabama state courts and all Federal Courts in Alabama. Alex joined Brock and Stout in March of 2013, and his primary area of practice has been Social Security Disability since that time. He is a member of the National Scholars Honor Society...

Walter A. Blakeney was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1981. He graduated from Auburn University with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Criminology and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in the state of Alabama, all Federal Courts in Alabama and the Federal Court for the Northern District of Florida. He has been an attorney with Brock & Stout since 2007, exclusively handling Social Security cases since 2009. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).

Wakisha E. Hazzard hails from Savannah, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern University, along with double minors in English and Fashion Merchandising. With her academic achievements under her belt, Wakisha embarked on a legal career. In 2009, Wakisha graduated with honors, magna cum laude, from Miles Law School. She earned her attorney certification in 2011 and wasted no time in establishing her own law firm, The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC. Her practice specializes in personal injury cases, family law and divorce matters, as well as criminal litigation. Wakisha...

Patrick K. Yeatts is the owner and founder of The Yeatts Law Firm. Before founding The Yeatts Law Firm, Patrick served low-income families of Jefferson County, Alabama as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Birmingham Bar Association. As a certified guardian ad litem, Patrick represented children who were removed from abusive homes or caught in the middle of custody battles. He ensured their legal rights were protected and their voices heard. Appearing in Birmingham’s family court almost every day, Patrick gained valuable trial experience, built strong relationships in the legal...

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

S. Hughston Nichols is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. Hughston is passionate about his work at the firm, offering personalized, one-on-one attention and compassionate guidance for his clients. With more than a decade in practice, he works tirelessly in pursuit of the maximum recovery his clients are owed when someone else's negligent actions cause them harm. He has successfully recovered million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families and has also helped individuals facing complex contract disputes. Contact the firm to schedule your free consultation today.

Randi McCoy is a staff attorney and skilled qui tam and whistleblower lawyer at Hare Wynn. After joining the firm in 2015 as a law clerk, she was quickly promoted to staff attorney and has since proven herself a valuable member of the Hare Wynn team. With every case she handles, Randi works to understand her client’s unique goals and the details of each different situation. She is committed to creating positive change and making a real impact in the lives of her clients. She primarily works on False Claims Acts cases. Contact the firm today for a free consultation!...

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan

Brett Turnbull has embraced that philosophy in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When he goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job; to get justice for his client by proving the claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict.

Respect for individuals and...

Rodney Davis is an attorney in Birmingham, Alabama. His areas of practice include family law, estate planning, business planning and probate matters. A native of Hillsboro, Alabama, Rodney discovered that he had a love for research, writing, and interacting with others on a daily basis as a child. When it came to choosing a career, Rodney sought to find a way to combine these skills with the one thing he is most passionate about—helping others. Thus, he set out to pursue a dream of becoming an attorney, and he has not stopped helping people since.

Mr. Davis graduated from Thomas Goode...

John graduated from Auburn University in 2011 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science. In the fall of 2012, John attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, John was a member of Cumberland’s National Trial Team and advocated in competitions in Florida, Georgia, Washington D.C., and California. In addition to gaining invaluable trial experience both nationally and locally, John also served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, the oldest law review in the nation dedicated to the advancement of trial advocacy. During his time...

Ernest “Ernie” Cory has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, product liability, mass torts, and class actions. He has represented clients across the U.S., as well as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Ernie is nationally recognized for his ability to level the playing field against corporate America. He is frequently appointed as lead counsel and to other leadership positions in high-profile complex litigation, mass torts, and class actions. As a founding principal of Cory Watson, Ernie’s legal roots are local. He tried his first jury trial just 11 months after becoming...

My Law Practice focuses on Family Law, Divorce and Domestic Cases. I provide a FREE initial consultation to allow my clients to make the best decision about hiring their attorney. Call me today to schedule your consultation.