Mc Williams Lawyers

CHRIST (“Chris”) N. COUMANIS is a founding member of the law firm of Coumanis & York, P.C, which maintains a general litigation practice in South Alabama. Mr. Coumanis founded the Firm with David P. York, former U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Alabama. Mr. Coumanis was born in Mobile, Alabama and has practiced in the Mobile-Baldwin County area since he began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Mobile County in 1988. Mr. Coumanis specializes in the practice areas of Federal, State & Municipal Criminal Defense including White Collar Defense, Healthcare & Whistleblower Actions, Complex Civil...

Josh Pipkin was born and raised in Enterprise, Alabama and is a graduate of Enterprise High School. After attending Auburn University and earning a B.S. in Accounting in 2006, Mr. Pipkin immediately began his studies at Cumberland School of Law. While at Cumberland, Mr. Pipkin was named to the Dean’s List and served as clerk for two Circuit Judges, Hon. Eugene Verin (Jefferson County) and Hon. Jeff Kelley (Pike and Coffee Counties), as well as one District Judge, Hon. B. Paul Sherling (Coffee County). He graduated from law school in 2009 and was admitted to the Alabama Bar the same year.
 
Upon graduation, Josh moved back to his hometown...

Mr. Dickson joined the firm in 2005. His clients include individuals who have been injured or had loved ones killed because of the negligence of others or as the result of defective products, including automobiles, boats, defectively designed or maintained roads, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and heavy equipment. He also represents individuals and small businesses who have suffered financial loss due to the wrongful acts of others, including defective farm and logging equipment, tainted agricultural seed, site-built and manufactured home construction defects, breach of contract, fraudulent and inappropriate investment products, fraudulent misrepresentation, deceptive trade and business practices, breach of warranty,...

Adam Jarvis has dedicated his career to representing individuals and small businesses in general civil litigation including real estate matters, construction disputes, breach of contract, contract drafting and negotiation, small business consulting, insurance claims among many other areas of law. Adam also has experience in probate court related to estate administration, estate litigation, involuntary civil commitment and name changes. Adam grew up in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in 2002. Adam spent most of his college years in south Louisiana where he attended Louisiana State University and St. Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict,...

Nika D. Gholston is an Alabama native. She graduated cum laude from Alabama A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2001 and received her Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in 2005. At Cumberland, Nika focused her studies on alternative dispute resolution techniques and was a member of the Cumberland National Mediation Team. In 2005, the team placed first at the American Bar Association (ABA) National Mediation Competition in Los Angeles, CA. Nika went on to represent the United States at the Inaugural International Chamber of Commerce Mediation Competition in Paris, France.

After law school,...

I grew up in Covington County, AL and worked my way through Troy State University graduating with a degree in economics. I worked in a local manufacturing plant for three years and was then accepted to law school at the University of Alabama. I worked my way through law school and then opened my own law practice in Andalusia, AL. I have always possessed a strong work ethic and this is what I will bring to my representation of you. I specialize in Criminal Defense, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury cases. If you or a...

I am currently serving as the Deputy Director of Legal Management at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). In this role, I assist in managing the operations of the SPLC’s legal department and coordinate programming for attorneys and law students. My professional background encompasses a variety of legal and advocacy work focused on economic justice, as well as habeas litigation for indigent petitioners. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University and went on to receive a law degree from Harvard Law School. During my time at Harvard, I was actively involved in the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau.

Family law has always been a passion for Ms. Martin. She has focused her entire career on family law and continues to maintain her practice where her passion is. She began clerking for the Honorable Judge Bailey in family and juvenile court before going into private practice. Ms. Martin has a passion for people and truly loves her work.

Mr. Barnett has devoted his entire career to representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death matters. Mr. Barnett’s successes include settlements and/or verdicts of at least $1 million or more in cases involving trucking collisions, dog attacks, funeral home and crematory negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, deck collapses, and automobile collisions. Given his litigation successes, Mr. Barnett was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum & The Top Trial Lawyers in America. This prestigious honor is reserved for lawyers who have been lead counsel in cases that resulted in verdicts and/or settlements of greater than $2 million. Fewer...

Ms. Peters is a fourth generation resident of Covington County and a 1993 graduate of Andalusia High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Alabama in 1997. Thereafter she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and has been licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama since 2001. Meredith served as a public defender on the steering committee to establish a drug court in Covington County and is currently a...

Christopher Stanfield was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1984. He graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2006. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2011. He became a member of the Alabama State Bar in 2011. He is currently licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts and the United State District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He joined Brock & Stout in September of 2012, and his primary area of practice is Consumer Bankruptcy.

With over 20 years of experience in the legal community, Chris Smitherman has earned the reputation for being a strong advocate for his clients. Although he is licensed to practice in any and all state courts located in Alabama and Mississippi, he predominately works in Central Alabama with a heavy focus in Shelby, Chilton, Bibb, and Jefferson Counties. Chris grew up in small town Montevallo, the son of two pharmacists, and attended and graduated Jemison High School. Before earning his JD and while in law school, Chris worked as a licensed realtor. Chris possesses the skill...

Frederick J. Moore III (Fred) was born and raised in Mobile Alabama and went to Mobile Christian High School where he graduated with honors in the top 10% of his class in 2003. Fred continued his education at Spring Hill College where he was a double major in Political Science and Business Management and a double minor in Pre-Law and Sociology. While at Spring Hill College, Fred was in the honors program and was a member of numerous honor societies including Pi Sigma Alpha, Delta Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Alpha Kappa Delta. Fred graduated at the top of...

Former prosecutor with over 18 years of experience practicing law. Practice limited to criminal defense, including D.U.I./D.W.I. Licensed in Alabama, California and Nebraska. Admitted to practice before all Alabama Courts and the United States District Court - Southern District of Alabama. Doctor of Jurisprudence, Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska 1995

Mary is a native of Tuscaloosa and a graduate of both the University of Alabama (BS Nursing 1986) and the University of Alabama School of Law (1989). She is also a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College and the National Criminal Defense College.

Mary teaches Trial Advocacy at the University of Alabama School of Law and serves as vice president of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Outside of the law, Mary is very...

Family law attorney Alison Herlihy is a native of Mobile, Alabama. Alison has engaged in the private practice of family law since 2005, focusing primarily on domestic relations, divorce and child support, child custody law, adoption law, juvenile, probate practice, and wills. Alison Baxter Herlihy earned the prestigious AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes attorneys for the highest levels of legal ability and professional ethical standards. Alison is a certified Guardian Ad Litem. In 2015, Alison became a Registered Mediator on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster, in both general and domestic relations mediation. Alison earned her...

The Ford Firm practices personal injury law and wrongful death. We represent students in criminal cases such as Marijuana Possession , DUI / DWI, Public Intoxication and other misdemeanors. The Firm also practices in the area of domestic relations including contested and uncontested divorce, custody, visitation and contempt cases.

Will grew up in Montgomery and attended Birmingham-Southern College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then returned to his hometown to attend Jones School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor. In the more than 26 years since then, Will has established an impressive track record which boasts many settlements and resolutions amounting to millions of dollars. Will has dedicated his career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of personal injury by empowering his clients to navigate through unfortunate circumstances with resilience. Will is not just a legal advocate; he's a compassionate ally. Beyond law, Will is...

Kayla is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been practicing law since 2012. Her legal practice is focused in the areas of Family Law, Divorce and Criminal Defense. Kayla is a member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Outside of the law, Kayla is a member of the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, serves as an ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama , the Panhellenic Advisor for the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi and is...

My name is Lee Borden. I’m a 63 year-old white male and a recovering glutton. I am a divorce lawyer and subsistence farmer near Tallassee, Alabama. Because I have a virtual practice, I provide services to people around the world. I am blessed to love my work.

If you want to reach me, I prefer you use e-mail, and you will almost always get faster service by e-mail.

Ashley Marshall is an experienced attorney located in Enterprise, Alabama. Ashley is also a proud military spouse. Ashley operates a general law practice and is also a registered mediator.

Valerie Russell grew up in a small town in rural Alabama, in Autauga County. She currently resides in Montgomery Alabama where she lives with her husband, Lee M. (Russ) Russell, Jr. who is a partner at Capell & Howard, PC. Valerie and her husband, Russ are members of Woodland Methodist in Pike Road, Alabama.

She earned her B.A. from the University of Auburn Montgomery in 1997; and her J.D. at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in 2001. Before becoming an associate at Jinks, Crow & Dickson, P.C., Valerie began her legal career as a paralegal at Rushton,...

Gerald Brooks is an accomplished lawyer focused on results and determined to see all of his clients win. The Livingston, Alabama native, along with his colleague Chuck James, created the Serious Injury Law Group to help victims get justice. Brooks has a proven track record that speaks for itself. Catastrophic and medical malpractice cases are his specialty. He’s successfully litigated and won many multi-million dollar settlement cases, and is a result-driven attorney that pride in treating his clients with the utmost respect.

Contact Serious Injury Law Group at 1-877-671-5356 for a free case evaluation.

I was born in Andalusia, Alabama, and graduated from Andalusia High School. I graduated from Mira Costa College in Oceanside, California, University of Alabama and Jones School of Law. I served as Staff Attorney for Alabama Supreme Court Justices, A. Hugh Maddox (1987-1989), Richard L. Jones (1989-1990), and Kenneth F. Ingram (1990-1991). I have been the Municipal Judge in Florala, Alabama since 1996. I am also the Public Defender for the Andalusia Municipal Court. I am a member of the Covington County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar Association and the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association.

J.P. Sawyer is the Alabama attorney at Sawyer Law Firm. He is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and went on to become a partner at the Beasley Allen Law Firm. During his nine-year tenure, J.P. has developed a passion for practicing personal injury, wrongful death, as well as nursing home abuse cases. This passion eventually led him to establish his own firm. While he knows that this move comes with several risks, he also knows that there is nothing more rewarding than helping those who can’t fight for themselves. Secure J.P.’s representation by calling...

I am a personal injury lawyer at Belt & Bruner, P.C. in Birmingham. Throughout my years of experience, I have successfully represented individuals in serious personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, and other areas, achieving multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

Joshua Stemle has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of those wrongly injured and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. He founded Stokes Stemle, LLC, after serving as managing attorney for several years at a nationally recognized personal injury law firm so that he could focus on providing his clients with the representation they deserve. He believes that the key to obtaining the best results and maximum compensation for his clients is through personalized and attentive service.

Call me today at (334) 316-4123 to see how Stokes Stemle can help you.

Mike graduated from Clemson University in 1988, and from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1996.

While in law school, Mike served as Chief Judge of Cumberland’s Trial Advocacy Board and was inducted into The Order of Barristers in recognition of his advocacy skills and academic achievement. Prior to joining Floyd, Hunter, Kies & White, P.C., Mike was a managing partner in a large statewide law firm, with an extensive litigation practice. Mike has tried dozens of jury trials all over the state of Alabama. Mike now concentrates his entire practice on representing individuals in personal injury and wrongful...

Steven Floyd has 19 years of experience in trial work and handling personal injury, automobile and trucking accidents, workers’ compensation and domestic cases.

His undergraduate degree is in Business Resource Management, cum laude from Troy State University. He also has an Associate degree in Fire Science from Wallace Community College. He graduated from Jones School of Law in December 1997 and was admitted into the practice of law in May 1998. He further served on the Jones Law Review.

Mr. Floyd’s main area of practice is personal injury, including auto and 18-wheeler accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice and domestic. He has also...

A native of Andalusia, Melissa Campbell is a dedicated Alabama Attorney. Her practice is focused on Probate, Contract, Collection, Family Law and Personal Injury. Ms. Campbell's decades of experience, knowledge and skill ensure that her clients are in good hands. She is committed to providing outstanding service and representation.

Ms. Campbell received her B.A. from Auburn University. In 1990, she earned her J.D. from the Jones School of Law.

Mr. Bradford has 27 years of experience representing handled Federal and State criminal cases at trial and on appeal. Bradford Ladner LLP has offices in Birmingham, Clanton, and Mobile. We handle criminal trials and appeals in all Alabama courts and all Federal Courts nationwide. Mr. Bradford is peer rated as BV by Martindale-Hubble. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, The Birmingham Bar Association, The Legal Writing Institute, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Bradford has extensive experience handling appellate matters. His appellate experience includes numerous oral arguments before the Eleventh...

G. Stephen (Steve) Wiggins received his undergraduate degree from Samford University with a major in chemistry. After employment in the pharmaceutical industry, he returned to law school, where he served as an associate editor of the Cumberland Law Review. In more than thirty seven years of practice in Tuscaloosa, Mr. Wiggins has handled a broad range of cases, including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, premises liability, fraud, defamation, insurance bad faith, professional malpractice, real estate litigation, will contests, probate litigation, construction and contract litigation, as well as other types of cases. In addition, he regularly represents clients...

I have been practicing law in Mobile since 1973 and have limited my practice to bankruptcy only for the past 20 years. I also served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for approximately 20 years; and this experience has been a valuable tool in representing debtors in Chapter 7 cases.

Kasie grew up in south Alabama on a rural farm where she learned the value of hard work. She graduated law school with several academic awards and received a coveted clerkship with the Mississippi Supreme Court. After her clerkship, she worked at a large defense firm and handled multi-million dollar cases very early in her career. After several years on the defense side, Kasie returned to her true passion, helping those who have been injured by the negligence of others. As the wife of an active-duty military member and the working mother of four boys, Kasie’s...

Christopher Kern has represented individual and business clients for over 25 years in Alabama, and in courts in other states. Because of his vast experience in bankruptcy law, Kern does a substantial amount of creditor and debtor bankruptcy work, including corporate reorganization in Chapter 11. Recognizing that his clients are also involved in other legal matters, Kern is also happy to assist his clients in areas such as wills, real estate, family law and general business matters.