Walker County Lawyers

The successful argument of J.E. B. v. Alabama before the U.S. Supreme Court marked an exciting milestone for John F. Porter, III. The Porter Law Group offers offers a broad range of professional and personal legal services. John and Claire Porter represent local, national and international corporate clients as well as local governments and agencies. Additionally, we strive to provide the personal, "home town" service needed by individuals. John F. Porter, III or C. Claire Porter will personally meet with you to discuss your case and they will communicate with you through email and written correspondence regarding your case as...

2021 Celebrates my 35th year of practicing Bankruptcy Law in North Alabama. Dezenberg & Smith, PC, was formed in 2017 by myself and Brandon N. Smith to provide quality Bankruptcy Legal Services to the people of North Alabama. We are both graduates of the University of Alabama School of Law and both of us are committed members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. We are both serious about our sacred oath to always give the best legal advice to clients and to never advise a client to file Bankruptcy if there is another feasible option....

Emily received her JD from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1989. Upon graduation, she clerked with the Honorable Sue Bell Cobb, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals for one year before joining this practice in Gadsden. She has been extremely involved in community service and with the American Association for Justice and Alabama Association for Justice.

A Huntsville native, William L. Messervy earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He then attended law school at the University of Alabama, where he was the recipient of the Lt. Andrews full scholarship. He received his juris doctorate degree in 2011, Public Interest Certificate, and received the school’s highest award for public service, Order of the Samaritan. Since receiving his juris doctorate, Mr. Messervy has been actively involved in the personal injury practice. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, the...

Heath Brooks is originally from the Pine Chapel Community in Northwest Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia with a degree in Anthropology and Archaeology. Heath received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated Cum Laude, and received his Masters of Science in Environmental Management contemporaneously with his law degree in 2008. While at Cumberland, Mr. Brooks received the Albert B. Brewer Scholarship in Law, served on Cumberland’s National Trial Team, served as Student Materials Editor of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, and has been admitted to The...

I grew up as the oldest of seven children on family’s farm in Danville, Alabama in Morgan County. On the farm, I learned the importance of hard work. Somewhere along the way, I also learned that I love to help people. That's why I am a lawyer today. I love to help. I'm married to a wonderful woman from Hartselle, Alabama. We were married in 2015 while I attended law school. Hannah is a dermatology CRNP in Huntsville. I went to college at Mississippi State and law school at Samford. I worked hard to earn good grades and graduated law...

Bart Siniard was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and is the oldest son of his law partner Tommy Siniard. Bart obtained his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2013. After passing the bar exam, Bart returned to Huntsville to serve injured people in the Tennessee Valley. Since returning to Huntsville, he has obtained verdicts in both Alabama state courts and federal courts. Bart secured a unanimous decision before the Alabama Supreme Court in 2017 that altered the interpretation of the Alabama Guest-Passenger Statute. In 2021 and 2022, Bart was recognized as a "Top 40...

There are many ways to help a client achieve a positive outcome in his or her case. Occasionally, direct negotiations with the other side can result in a favorable resolution. In other cases, we may have to prepare to take a case to trial before the other side agrees to a fair settlement.Sometimes, however, the best and only option is to go to court and present a case to a jury.

In these situations, people throughout Alabama and across the region have turned to the experienced Huntsville attorneys of Hornsby, Watson & Hornsby. We are effective in every type of...

Born in Mobile, Alabama, during 1989, Brandon N. Smith later relocated to Slidell, Louisiana, in 1999. His academic journey led him to Louisiana State University, where he earned a B.S. in Biology in 2012. Continuing his education, he enrolled in the University Of Alabama School Of Law, distinguishing himself as one of only two students in his graduating class to enroll in all three Consumer Bankruptcy Courses offered by the institution. During his time at the UA Law School, he earned the position of Articles Editor for the Journal Of The Legal Profession, a role he held in both 2014 and...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Anne Guthrie focuses her practice on helping families and advocating for children. Her practice includes bankruptcy, probate law, divorce, adoption, custody modification, and drafting wills and other probate documents. Anne has helped many families located outside of Alabama with Alabama probate related issues. Anne is also a registered mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution for civil and domestic relations mediation. Anne graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2000, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar that year. She is a 1996 honors graduate of the University of Alabama Honors College...

Mariam A. Irwin was born in Bethesda, Maryland and moved to Huntsville in 2003. Mari is a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin on her father’s side of the family and a third-generation attorney on her mother’s side of the family. She is named after her maternal great grandmother, whose husband ran a fruit cart in New York City in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mari attended undergraduate school in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated in 2001 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Newcomb College at Tulane University. While at Tulane, Mari...

Jennifer graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2011 and earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Faulkner University in 2008. Jennifer grew up in Jackson County, Alabama, and graduated from Scottsboro High School in 2000. Jennifer is following in the footsteps of her father, Gary W. Lackey, being a strong advocate for the people of Jackson County, Dekalb County and the surrounding region. Her areas of practice include Divorce, Custody and Child Support, Criminal Defense, Products Liability and Personal Injury, Property Disputes, DUI and Traffic Tickets, Car Wrecks, Estates and Wills, and many others. Whatever...

Practice focuses on family law: including divorce, child custody, support, alimony, retirement division, adoption, and grandparents rights. Licensed by the Alabama Bar and admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Northern District of Alabama. Active member of the Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar Association.

Chris Wooten is originally from Huntsville, Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans in 2000 and his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham in 2008. While at Cumberland, Mr. Wooten won the Parham H. Williams Freshman Trial Competition, received the Daniel Austin Brewer Professionalism Award, served on the National Trial Team, and served as Chief Judge of the Cumberland Trial Advocacy Board. Mr. Wooten has been admitted to The Order of Barristers for exhibiting excellence in the art of courtroom advocacy, and is currently licensed to practice in the...

Chris Lockwood practices in the areas of trademarks, business litigation, intellectual property, and government contracts law. Chris is a shareholder with the Wilmer & Lee Government Contracts Practice Group and has successfully represented government contractors in a variety of matters including bid protests, size issues, contract disputes, and regulatory matters. Chris has a diverse business litigation practice and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Mid-South Magazine as a “Rising Star” in the area of Business Litigation since 2015. Chris is admitted in Alabama and Tennessee, as well as various federal courts including the United States Court of Federal Claims,...

Rebekah has dedicated her law career to helping individuals resolve family law issues with compassionate, effective representation, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. She is dedicated to ensuring her clients' legal needs are met and exceeded.

Rebekah grew up in North Alabama and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1997 and her Master of Arts in Public Affairs from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1999.

After working for Huntsville Hospital Systems for several years, she went on to obtain a Juris Doctor at Samford University, where she was the recipient...

Upon graduating from law school, George joined the FBI as a Special Agent. He spent time in Washington, D.C. and Omaha, Nebraska before being transfered to Waterloo, Iowa. Covering a range of eleven counties, George investigated crimes ranging from bank robberies to military deserters. He also spent time in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning to Huntsville in 1972. George still has strong ties to the FBI as a member of the Former FBI Agents organization. Outside of work, George, his wife Lynda, and their three children and six grandchildren all attend First Presbyterian Church in Huntsville.

As a former prosecutor, both for the Alabama Attorney General's Office and District Attorney's Office, Andrew Segal has a keen understanding of the state's criminal justice system. He has tried hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases from the other side. When you are faced with criminal charges in any Alabama courthouse, you need an attorney with the experience and qualifications to confidently fight for your best interests. With nearly 25 years of experience working in the Alabama criminal justice system, Andrew Segal is determined to help his clients retain their freedom from criminal charges. He understands the stress that any criminal...

I was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, but I have lived most of my life in North Alabama. I am proud to call Alabama home. I graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, where I was a member of the National ATLA Trial Team and the National Civil Trial Competition Team. I also received the George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy and the American Judicature Society Award.

I have served as the Chair of the Emerging Leaders for the Alabama Association for Justice, President of the Huntsville Young Lawyers, and Membership Chair of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association....

Experienced representation in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Juvenile Matters, and other Litigation. Proudly serving the Shoals community, I am dedicated to providing exceptional legal service. My academic achievements include graduating with honors from the University of North Alabama and ranking in the top 15% at the University of Alabama School of Law. My professional background encompasses work at the Alabama Supreme Court, complemented by significant experience in personal injury and other areas of litigation. Contact me for a personalized consultation – in person or by phone, with flexible scheduling options. No representation is made that the quality of the...

Kenny’s father, a WWII Marine who fought in the Pacific and concluded his military career as an Army paratrooper with three tours in Vietnam once told him, “Son, if you can look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and know that the man looking back did everything in his power to better himself that day, then that’s all he can do. If not, then it’s not time to call it a day.” At Vanderbilt University, Kenny would take that advice and apply it to both his academic and athletic careers. As a middle-linebacker for the...

If you are ready to discuss the benefits of consumer bankruptcy with a lawyer who has more than 30 years of experience, Jack B. Sabatini is ready to speak with you. Mr. Sabatini looks forward to meeting you, listening carefully to your problems, and working with you to move toward the brighter day your family deserves.

Mr. Sabatini holds a BA from Emory University and a JD from Cumberland School of Law. He has practiced in North Alabama for the majority of his career and is well respected in the Huntsville legal community.

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With roots stretching back to poor and proud farmers of South Carolina, Aaron’s values and integrity were carved into stone by people who cultivated their living from the earth. However, as much as his family history and ethos informed his character, it was a two year missionary commitment in rural Mexico as a young adult that would solidify his path toward law school. Working in one of the most impoverished villages among our neighbors to the south, Aaron did not speak a word of Spanish when he arrived, and his hosts did not speak a word of English. Yet, it was...

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Earned the Eagle Scout rank in 1985. Graduated from Florida State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with minors in Military Science and Religion. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in May of 1991. Graduated from Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama in 1994. Licensed to practice law in Georgia and Florida in 1994. Entered active duty in the United States Army in October of 1994 as an Army JAGC (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) officer. Graduated from Airborne Basic...

In a small town, you need someone you can count on, someone who understands the challenges people face and is ready to help. That’s where I come in. I’m Joseph Andrew Jones, a dedicated general practitioner offering legal services in Criminal Defense, Probate, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law, Workers' Compensation, Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy, and more. No matter what life throws your way, I’ll stand by your side to help you navigate it. I pride myself on being approachable, resourceful, and committed to finding solutions. Call me today, and let’s figure out how I can help you.

I am a co-founder of Martin & Helms, P.C., in Huntsville, Alabama. Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, I obtained my undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Alabama in 1992 and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995.
Since 1995, I have concentrated my practice on representing individuals and the families of individuals who have been harmed or injured as a result of the wrongful acts of others. While practicing in both state and federal courts throughout the country, I have litigated cases involving issues of products liability, tractor-trailer and automobile collisions,...