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Charles A. Stakely, V
Charles A. Stakely, V joined the firm as an associate in 2020. His practice is devoted to civil litigation. Charlie received his J.D. from The... Mr. Stakely's Bio
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T. Grant Sexton, Jr.
Mr. Sexton began his legal career in downtown Oklahoma City with the defense trial firm of Chubbuck, Smith, Rhodes, Stewart & Elder, and thereafter, working... Mr. Sexton's Bio
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Dennis R. Bailey
After serving as a federal law clerk in the Middle District of Alabama for one year, Mr. Bailey began practicing law with... Mr. Bailey's Bio
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Amanda C. Hines
Mrs. Hines joined the firm in 2012 and attained shareholder status in 2019. She has significant experience in virtually all areas of civil law, with... Ms. Hines's Bio
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Katie D. Archer
Mrs. Archer joined the firm as an associate in 2017. Her practice is devoted to civil litigation with a primary focus on medical malpractice. Mrs.... Mrs. Archer's Bio
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Paul M. James, Jr.
A shareholder since 1998, Mr. James is a member of the litigation practice group and has almost 30 years experience representing numerous corporations, small businesses,... Mr. James's Bio
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R. Mac Freeman, Jr.
Mr. Freeman became a shareholder in 2009 after joining the firm in 2002. He has a broad civil defense practice that includes complex and commercial... Mr. Freeman's Bio
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R. Brett Garrett
Mr. Garrett joined the firm as an associate in 2004 and attained shareholder status in 2011. As a member of the litigation practice group, he... Mr. Garrett's Bio
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William I. Eskridge
Mr. Eskridge joined the firm in 1997 and attained shareholder status in 2002. He is a member of the real estate practice group and currently... Mr. Eskridge's Bio
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Patrick M. Shegon
Pat currently serves as a member of the firm’s management committee. He practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on representation of... Mr. Shegon's Bio
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William S. Haynes
Mr. Haynes joined the firm in 1987 and became a shareholder in 1991. He is a member of the litigation group and currently serves as... Mr. Haynes's Bio
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J. Evans Bailey
Mr. Bailey joined the firm in 2008 and became a shareholder in 2016. His practice is devoted to civil litigation with a focus on commercial... Mr. Bailey's Bio
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Chris S. Simmons
Mr. Simmons joined the firm in 1993 and became a shareholder in 1998. He practices in state and federal taxation, corporate and business law, securities... Mr. Simmons's Bio
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L. Peyton Chapman, III
Since joining the firm in 1996, Mr. Chapman’s practice has focused on the litigation and trial of complex matters including claims of medical malpractice, products... Mr. Chapman's Bio
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Virginia “Ginny” Bradley
Ms. Bradley joined the firm as an associate in 2022. Her practice is devoted to civil litigation. Ginny is originally from Jackson, Alabama. She received... Ms. Bradley's Bio
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Helen Crump Wells
A background of years in trust administration, banking, and bank holding company legal administration gives Mrs. Wells a wide range of experience in corporate mergers... Mrs. Wells's Bio
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Alan T. Hargrove, Jr.
Mr. Hargrove joined the firm in 1999 and became a shareholder in 2005. He is a member of the litigation department, and he currently serves... Mr. Hargrove's Bio
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Frank J. Stakely
Mr. Stakely joined the firm in 1987 and attained shareholder status in 1991. He is a member of the litigation practice group, and he served... Mr. Stakely's Bio
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Christopher M. Griffin
Mr. Griffin joined the firm as an associate in 2022. His practice is devoted to civil litigation with a primary focus on medical malpractice. Prior... Mr. Griffin's Bio
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Royal C. Dumas
Mr. Dumas has a varied practice focusing on corporate risk/litigation, administrative issues, and professional negligence. As part of this, Mr. Dumas works with corporate counsel... Mr. Dumas's Bio
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Fred W. Tyson
Fred Tyson (1956 – 2022) began his legal career at Rushton Stakely in 1982, and he remained a vital and loyal member of the firm... Rushton Stakely's Bio
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D. Brock Hendon
Brock Hendon joined the firm as an Associate in 2022. His practice concentrates around federal and state taxation, corporate and transactional matters (including tax-exempt organizations),... Mr. Hendon's Bio
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Benjamin C. Wilson
Mr. Wilson has been a shareholder with the firm since 2004. He focuses his practice on civil litigation and trial work, with an emphasis on... Mr. Wilson's Bio
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James R. Dickens, Jr.
Mr. Dickens joined the firm in 2003 and became a shareholder in 2010. He currently serves on the firm’s management committee. His practice focuses on... Mr. Dickens's Bio
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Landon M. Eley
Mr. Eley joined the firm as an Associate in 2020. His practice with Rushton Stakely focuses primarily on commercial real estate and includes the representation... Mr. Eley's Bio
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Stephen P. Dees
Mr. Dees is a shareholder at Rushton Stakely and a member of the firm’s recruitment committee. He has been with the firm since 2007, and... Mr. Dees's Bio
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Thomas H. Keene
Mr. Keene began practicing law with the firm in 1974, and he has served as president of the firm since 1998. He has defended hundreds... Mr. Keene's Bio
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Daniel L. Lindsey, Jr.
Mr. Lindsey joined the firm in 1995 and became a shareholder in 2001. He practices in federal and state taxation, general corporate and business law,... Mr. Lindsey's Bio
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Jeffrey W. Blitz
Mr. Blitz is a shareholder with the firm, previously serving on the management committee and as the leader of the real estate practice group. For... Mr. Blitz's Bio
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Philip A. Sellers, II
Mr. Sellers joined the firm in 2012 and attained shareholder status in 2019. His practice is devoted to civil litigation with a primary focus on... Mr. Sellers's Bio
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Utility and Energy Law
For almost 70 years, we have conducted an active utility law practice. We represent both utilities and businesses dealing with utilities in the areas of... Learn More
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Federal, State and Local Taxation
Rushton Stakely has been one of the leading tax firms in Alabama for decades. Our lawyers are heavily involved in tax planning for individual, corporate,... Learn More
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Corporate and Business Practice
We have long been recognized for our expertise in corporate and business law, consulting with and advising clients on entity and structuring choices for organizing,... Learn More
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We are Rushton Stakely
Today’s legal problems are increasingly complex, the stakes often exceedingly high, but the attributes translating into quality legal representation remain constant. In short, there are no substitutes for a lawyer’s experience, skill, diligence, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible result for the client. This is true whether the matter will be resolved in the courtroom, a board room, or across a meeting room table. For 120 years, the lawyers of Rushton Stakely have delivered the highest levels of service and quality to our clients throughout the country. Learn More