Graham Lawyers

Dr. Roderick Van Daniel, Esquire, hails from Aberdeen, Mississippi, practicing law in Birmingham, Alabama and boasts a diverse educational background, including an Associate Degree in Sociology from Itawamba Community College, a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Jackson State University, a Master's in Sports Administration, and a Ph.D. in Education focusing on Title IX and gender equality from Mississippi State University. Additionally, he earned a Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law. In 2020, Dr. Van Daniel embarked on his legal career in Birmingham, Alabama, where he is now licensed to practice law. Since 2006, Dr. Van...

David C. Hilyer received his B.S. in Business Administration degree, with honors, in 1997 from Faulkner University. He received his Juris Doctor in 2002 from Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he served one-year as a Justice on the Honor Court and received the Best Oral Advocate award his second year. Mr. Hilyer was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2002 and the U.S. Middle, Southern and Northern District Courts of Alabama in 2002. Mr. Hilyer focuses his practice on general litigation matters, including breach of contract, construction, insurance defense, subrogation, mold claims and various business...

Nick has successfully represented small businesses and consumers in class actions against some of the country’s largest corporations, obtaining multi-million-dollar results for his clients in venues from California to Florida. Nick is a member of the state bars of Alabama and California and has been admitted to multiple federal courts including the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has been awarded the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating obtainable for ethics and professional ability.

Nick attended Indian Springs School in Birmingham and Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After college, Nick attended the University of Alabama School of Law...

Larry graduated from Auburn University in 1987 where he earned a B.A. in Pre-Law Criminal Justice. He also played football from 1981-1984 for Auburn University and was team member for the 1983 SEC Championship team and 1984 Sugar Bowl Champion. He attended Thomas Goode Jones School of Law while working full time in law enforcement for over 3 years graduating August 1993 and began practicing law in the Auburn area in April 1994. While at Jones School of Law Larry was a member of the Sigma Delta Law Fraternity. In his second year of law school Larry was elected by his...

Primarily represent Consumers in disputes involving Lenders (including Mortgages), Auto Dealers and other Credit Sellers; in actions involving fraud, deceptive trade practices, fraudulent foreclosure practices, unfair or illegal debt collection practices (including threats of criminal prosecution) and invasion of privacy. Also represent debtors (consumers and small businesses) in bankruptcy courts, including lawsuits (adversary proceedings) brought within bankruptcy court against Creditors & 3rd parties (dealers), &/or pending state court suits removed for pursuit in bankruptcy court, &/or challenging discharge of certain debts or seeking declarations of dischargeability on otherwise non-dischargeable debts(i.e., student loans).

Forty-four (44) years of trial law practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Moved to Alabama and am semi-retired.

Danyel Peters is a native of Auburn, Alabama. She grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School. Danyel completed her undergraduate work at Auburn University with a major in Political Science with a focus in law. She then earned a Master’s in Public Administration with a focus and certification in Election Administration from Auburn University. While at Auburn University she interned with the Lee County District Attorney’s office and served as a Graduate Research Assistant where her research contributed to the publication of Professor Steven Brown’s book, “Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces that Changed a Nation.” Before...

David S. Clark grew up in Eutaw, Alabama and went the University of Alabama and received his Juris Doctor Degree from Jones School of Law in December of 1997 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar May 1, 1998. David started practicing bankruptcy law shortly thereafter in Montgomery, Alabama then in Selma, Alabama before coming to Opelika, Alabama. David lives in Montgomery, Alabama with his wife and seven children.

Ben has always had a passion for standing up for those who are less fortunate or struggling in some way. He comes from a big family of five siblings and one of his family members was born with a significant physical impairment. His family was also regularly engaged in the community and interacting with people of many different walks of life. “I always had a soft spot for the person who was being overlooked or not included. The person that people weren’t paying attention to. I tend to notice them and want to help give them a voice,” Ben...