Vina Personal Injury Lawyers

Alexandria Parrish received her Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. After graduation, she studied European Economic Integration with American University in Brussels, Belgium and worked for JP Morgan as an intern serving in the global custody department of investment banking. Ms. Parrish earned her Master's degree in Taxation and received her CPA designation while working as a tax manager for the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. Ms. Parrish completed her law degree in May 2009 and has been a zealous advocate for consumer and business rights. She has had cases in federal district court and state circuit...

Maria Fortune, in addition to being licensed to practice law in Alabama, is licensed to practice law in Washington DC and in Colorado. As a private lawyer, Maria Fortune is able to rely upon her experience as a Private Attorney, a Public Defender, and as an Assistant City Attorney, to implement a more sophisticated approach to seeking justice for families and children. Maria Fortune is not limited to seeking justice in criminal courtrooms, or in family courtrooms, or in civil courtrooms. By establishing the Law Office of Maria Fortune, LLC., Maria Fortune can effectively...

Having grown up the son of devout educators in rural Madison County, Gary has never forgotten the simple yet enduring lessons of faith, integrity and hard work. As an all-county athlete and avid outdoorsman, he built lifelong friendships and associations with the kinds of people that make up the backbone of our country. However, he also saw how quickly those salt-of-the-earth people can be taken advantage of by large, faceless corporate entities. It was a deep calling to defend the rights of his friends and neighbors that became the motivating force behind Gary’s desire to go to law school. Working...

Josh has devoted his career to addressing some of the most critical social issues of our time. As a Deputy Attorney General under Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, he played a key role in the state's fight against the opioid crisis, tackling the widespread consequences of overprescription, oversupply, and illegal distribution in local communities. Additionally, he has led high-stakes litigation against pornography companies to prevent them from profiting from sex trafficking and child exploitation. Through his dedication and advocacy, Josh remains committed to protecting Alabama’s future and standing up for those impacted by these crises.

John specializes in criminal law, family law, probate, and personal injury, He is passionate about advocating for his clients in their most challenging times. His journey into law began during his college years, when his father experienced a life-changing accident. The way his attorneys guided his family through that difficult process left a lasting impact on him and inspired him to pursue a career where he could make a difference. He thrives on competition, whether in academics, sports, or in the courtroom and he believes that a strong support system is vital. That's why he has surrounded himself with positive, community-driven...

Graduated from University of Alabama Law School in December 1978, Obtained BA at U of A in 1975. Donna was born in 1955 in Ft Sill Oklahoma to Robert E and Frances Wesson. She has bee selected as a Super Lawyer in 2009 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2013. Donna is a certified NITA trial ad instructor and received that certification from the University of California, Berkley. She is a long time member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and has established herself as an expert in that area. In just five years she has expanded her...

Bernard received his undergraduate degree in History from Vanderbilt University in 1990, where he played football on a full athletic scholarship. He then graduated from Jones School of Law in 1994. Bernard is a member of the Birmingham Bar Workers’ Compensation and Solo/Small Firm Sections. He is currently serving on the Grievance Committee and is a past member of the Bar’s Mentoring Committee. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, Birmingham Bar Association and Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). He currently serves on the WILG Board of Directors. Bernard currently serves as a Board member for Heart...

Matthew G. Garmon is an associate in the Birmingham office of Morris, Haynes, Wheeles, Knowles, & Nelson, and is a native of Cullman County, Alabama. Matt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and received his Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. While in law school, Matt was a member of Cumberland’s prestigious Hebert Peterson National Trial Team and was a recipient of the 2015 Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocacy Award. During this time, Matt competed as an advocate on various teams, including a Cumberland team that...

A native of Tuscaloosa, Elizabeth literally grew up two blocks from Bryant Denny Stadium, playing hide and seek with her friends thorough out campus and attending all of the sports and cultural events that the University of Alabama has to offer. After graduating from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, Elizabeth attended Stephens College and La Sorbonne earning degrees in Theatre and French. Her first job following college was as a receptionist at the Tuscaloosa County Public Defender’s office which spring boarded her to earning a Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995. While...

Charles G. Pitman is the founder of Charles G. Pitman Attorneys at Law, LLC. Charles received his bachelor's degree in Sociology from Samford University in Birmingham, AL and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta international sociology honor society. He attended Birmingham School of Law in Birmingham, AL and passed the Alabama State Bar on the first attempt. Charles focuses his practice on handling auto accident, personal injury and disability claims. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, Charles always replied that he wanted to be an attorney so he could help people. Immediately upon passing...