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

With a distinguished career in trust administration, banking, and bank holding company legal administration, Helen brought extensive expertise in corporate mergers and other transactions, securities... Mrs. Wells's Bio

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

Since joining the firm in 1996, Peyton’s practice has focused on the litigation and trial of complex matters including claims of medical malpractice, products liability,... Mr. Chapman's Bio

Andy Laird is a shareholder in the litigation section of the Birmingham office, specializing in a broad spectrum of complex civil litigation matters. For over... Andy's Bio

Katie Marie is an associate in the litigation section, practicing in the Birmingham office. Her practice is devoted to the areas of energy and environmental... Katie Marie's Bio

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

Mr. Eskridge joined the firm in 1997, and he currently serves as president of the firm. He is a member of the real estate department,... Mr. Eskridge's Bio

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

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

Phil is a shareholder and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. Phil is a member of the firm’s litigation section in the Birmingham office, dedicating... Phil's Bio

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

Scott is a shareholder and member of the firm’s litigation section in the Birmingham office.  His practice focuses on a diverse range of complex civil... Mr. Dickens's Bio

Mr. Rivers, a native of Slapout, Alabama, joined the firm as an associate in 2025.  His practice is devoted to civil litigation. Mr. Rivers received... Dakota's Bio

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

Pat currently serves as vice president of the firm. He practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on representation of healthcare providers.... Mr. Shegon's Bio

      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

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

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

Mrs. Archer joined the firm as an associate in 2017 and became a shareholder in January 2025. Her practice is devoted to civil litigation with... Mrs. Archer's Bio

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

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

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

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

Charles C. Smith is an Associate at Rushton Stakely, practicing in the Montgomery office.  Charles regularly advises clients on federal and state taxation, estate and trust... Charlie's Bio

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

Mr. Keene began practicing law with the firm in 1974, and he served as president of the firm from 1998 through 2023. He has defended... Mr. Keene's Bio

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