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News
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8/17/2023 - Best Lawyers® Names Bailey, Stakely, Wells, and Wilson Lawyers of the Year
8/17/2023 - Twenty-One Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2024
5/31/2023 - Northern District of Alabama Dismisses Lanham Act Suit Over YouTube Video
5/15/2023 - Rushton Stakely Welcomes 2023 First Group of Summer Clerks
10/14/2022 - Chris Griffin Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
10/03/2022 - Rushton Stakely Serves as Sponsor of the Jere F. White, Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute
9/30/2022 - Virginia “Ginny” Bradley Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
9/28/2022 - Pat Shegon Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
8/18/2022 - Best Lawyers® Names Bailey, Hargrove, Haynes, and Stakely Lawyers of the Year
8/18/2022 - Twenty Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2023
6/17/2022 - Rushton Stakely Partners with Montgomery Area Food Bank
6/08/2022 - Fred W. Tyson 9/23/56 to 6/7/22
6/01/2022 - Rushton Stakely Welcomes 2022 Summer Associates
3/17/2022 - Shegon And Hines Successfully Defend Physician
2/17/2022 - James and Stakely Obtain Summary Judgment for Regional Grocery Store Chain
9/29/2021 - Benton Hughes Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
9/29/2021 - Jay Douglass Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
8/20/2021 - Best Lawyers® Names Bailey, Hargrove, Lindsey, Tyson, and Wells Lawyer of the Year
8/20/2021 - Eighteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2022
7/07/2021 - Rushton Stakely Welcomes the Firm’s Second-Half Summer Associates
5/18/2021 - Rushton Stakely Welcomes the Firm’s First-half Summer Associates
4/14/2021 - Virtual Book Drive Benefiting Reach Out and Read and Partners in Pediatrics
3/24/2021 - Dennis Bailey, Charlie Stakely Obtain Tax Refunds for Pharmaceutical Company
3/05/2021 - Governor Ivey Issues New Safer at Home Order
1/08/2021 - Evans Bailey Writes 5th Edition of Alabama Automobile Insurance Law
11/30/2020 - Paul Gaylord, III Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
10/14/2020 - Charles A. Stakely, V Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
8/25/2020 - Best Lawyers® Names Haynes, Simmons, and Tyson Lawyer of the Year
8/24/2020 - Sixteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2021
7/10/2020 - Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgement for Termite Company
2/28/2020 - Bailey Wins in Bankruptcy
2/28/2020 - Alabama Supreme Court Affirms $570,000 Judgment
2/28/2020 - Bailey, Bailey, and Davis Win Appeal of Libel Verdict Against Broadcasting Company
2/11/2020 - Defense Verdict Achieved in Radiology Case
1/06/2020 - Landon Eley Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
12/06/2019 - Shegon Named Fellow of the Alabama Law Foundation
12/05/2019 - Huffaker Appointed as Federal District Court Judge
11/18/2019 - J C Love Appointed as Montgomery County Probate Judge
10/18/2019 - Keene Appointed as Chairman of UA President’s Cabinet
10/15/2019 - Freeman Wins Defense Verdict – Upshaw v. Washington
10/03/2019 - Royal Dumas & Morgan Chappell Join Rushton Stakely Law Firm
8/28/2019 - Garrett Wins Defense Verdict – Moore v. Shaul
8/15/2019 - Seventeen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers for 2020
7/22/2019 - Bailey Wins Two Appeals Before the Alabama Supreme Court
7/02/2019 - Trump Announces Nomination of Huffaker to Serve as Federal Judge
6/20/2019 - Garrett Obtains Defense Verdict in Multi-Vehicle Collision with Injury
6/13/2019 - Bailey and Davis Win Summary Judgment in Hair Care Product Case
6/13/2019 - Garrett Obtains Defense Verdict in Multi-Vehicle Accident
4/01/2019 - Amy Nelson Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
3/01/2019 - Dennis Nabors Joins Rushton Stakely Law Firm
1/04/2019 - Hines and Sellers Attain Shareholder Status in Rushton Stakely
10/02/2018 - Dennis R. Bailey Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
9/11/2018 - Best Lawyers® Names Jackson Lawyer of the Year
8/16/2018 - Seventeen Rushton Stakely Lawyers Named Best Lawyers 2019
8/07/2018 - Dennis R. Bailey Elected President of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
7/31/2018 - Bailey and Bailey Win Summary Judgment
2/13/2018 - Owner Awarded Counterclaim Against Contractor in AAA Construction Dispute Arbitration
2/06/2018 - James Defends Termite Company against Multi-Million-Dollar Claim
11/02/2017 - Rushton Stakely Receives Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
11/01/2017 - Seventeen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2018
10/31/2017 - Bailey Obtains Dismissal of Appealed Defamation Claim
9/26/2017 - Love and Bailey Win Summary Judgment
6/26/2017 - Bailey Chosen President-Elect of ADLA Board
6/06/2017 - Lee County Circuit Court Awards Summary Judgment in Mechanic’s Lien Case
4/28/2017 - Alabama Supreme Court Revisits Hospital Lien Law
4/07/2017 - PowerSouth has dedicated a building in honor of Shareholder Ted Jackson
3/29/2017 - Freeman and Love obtain favorable verdict in Montgomery County Jury Trial
1/17/2017 - The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Affirmed Dismissal
8/24/2016 - Eighteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2017
8/12/2016 - Summary Judgment For Construction Lender Affirmed
8/12/2016 - Bailey and Davenport Receive Summary Judgment for Insurer in UM/UIM Coverage Dispute
6/23/2016 - Dennis R. Bailey Awarded Alabama State Bar President’s Award
5/03/2016 - Alabama Securities Commission Welcomes New Commissioner R. Austin Huffaker, Jr.
4/06/2016 - Keene and Sexton Obtain Defense Verdict in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3/16/2016 - Chapman and Garrett Secure Defense Verdict for Hospital in Death Case
2/12/2016 - Rushton Stakely Client Awarded $4.9 Million by Autauga County Jury
2/01/2016 - Freeman Obtains Defense Verdict in Jury Trial in Lowndes County
1/01/2016 - J. Evans Bailey Attains Shareholder Status in Rushton Stakely
12/17/2015 - Rushton Stakely Lawyers Secure a Big Medical Malpractice Win in Mobile County
12/10/2015 - James Obtains Summary Judgment for an Insurance Agent and His Agency
11/09/2015 - Chapman Chosen for Induction Into American Board of Trial Advocates
11/09/2015 - Bailey Inducted into Trial Masters
11/09/2015 - James Obtains Summary Judgment for Logistics Company
10/16/2015 - Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Davenport and Johnston
10/09/2015 - Rushton Stakely Opens Birmingham Office
10/07/2015 - Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment
9/24/2015 - James Obtains Dismissal of Claims Against CPA
9/01/2015 - James and Love Obtain Summary Judgment for Landlord
9/01/2015 - James Wins Summary Judgment Argument in Pest Control Litigation
8/26/2015 - Huffaker Chosen to Serve as Delegate for the 11th Circuit Judicial Conference
8/19/2015 - Davenport and Johnston Granted Summary Judgment
8/17/2015 - Nineteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2016
7/10/2015 - Tyson and Dees Granted Summary Judgment by Supreme Court
6/30/2015 - James Obtains Summary Judgment for Insurance Agent and Agency
4/07/2015 - Sexton and Love Obtain Defense Verdict in Favor of Hospital
11/03/2014 - Twenty Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2015
7/16/2014 - Keene and Sexton Obtain Defense Verdict in Favor of ER Physician
6/18/2014 - Chapman and Haynes Achieve Defense Verdict in Favor of Hospital
4/08/2014 - Shareholder Loses Battle With Cancer
1/02/2014 - Evans Bailey Selected for Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum
1/02/2014 - T. Grant Sexton, Jr. Attains Shareholder Status in Rushton Stakely
11/22/2013 - Alabama Supreme Court Upholds $350,000 Domesticated Judgment in favor of RSJG Client
10/04/2013 - Construction Lender Absolved of Liability in Squatter Case
10/03/2013 - Jackson Named Most Trusted Municipal Bond Adviser of the Year – Alabama
9/18/2013 - Defense Verdict in Favor of ER Physician
8/15/2013 - Eighteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers FOR 2014
8/15/2013 - Stakely Named as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2014
8/01/2013 - J C Love, III Joins Rushton Stakely
6/20/2013 - Chapman and Garrett Achieve Defense Judgment at Trial in Favor of Hospital
5/02/2013 - Tyson and Stakely Win Verdict in Pediatric Medical Malpractice Case
5/01/2013 - Rushton Stakely Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
4/11/2013 - Jackson Named ‘Energy Law – Lawyer of the Year in Alabama’
4/01/2013 - James and Pitts Win Defense Verdict in Workers’ Compensation Trial
4/01/2013 - Ward and Pitts Granted Summary Judgment
3/29/2013 - Stakely Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers
2/13/2013 - Wells Elected to Board of Trustees of American Federal Institute on Taxation
1/01/2013 - Eighteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers for 2013
11/27/2012 - Wells Selected for “Women Leaders of the Law”
11/15/2012 - Shegon and Ward Elected into the American Board of Trial Advocates
11/15/2012 - Rushton Stakely Earns Prestigious Tier 1 Ranking
9/12/2012 - Rushton Stakely And Center For Business Host Employment Law Luncheon
9/11/2012 - Five Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named 2013 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers in America
6/16/2012 - Two Rushton Stakely Lawyers Elected to ADLA’s Board of Directors
6/08/2012 - Rushton Stakely Achieves Top Rankings In Chambers USA 2012
6/08/2012 - Eight Rushton Stakely Shareholders Selected For Inclusion In Alabama Super Lawyers 2012
6/08/2012 - Rushton Stakely Named Recommended Firm By Benchmark Litigation
2/29/2012 - Bailey and Ward Selected for Fellows Program of Alabama Law Foundation
2/16/2012 - Defense Verdict in Favor of Hospital
2/16/2012 - Cardiology Practice Awarded Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Trial
1/04/2012 - Alabama Law Weekly Recognizes Favorable Decision for Freeman and Bailey
12/26/2011 - Fortune Magazine Names Rushton Stakely Among Top Ranked Law Firms
11/10/2011 - Rushton Stakely Hosts First Annual Employment Law Seminar
10/04/2011 - Best Lawyers Names Keene, Jackson, and Ward as Lawyers of the Year
9/09/2011 - Eighteen Rushton Stakely Attorneys Named Best Lawyers
9/01/2011 - Barbour County Jury Returns Defense Verdict After One Hour Deliberation
8/30/2011 - Shareholder Dennis R. Bailey Named “Top Lawyer”
8/29/2011 - Defense Verdict in Favor of Barbour County Physician
8/18/2011 - Eminent Service Award Presented to J. Theodore Jackson
7/21/2011 - Rushton Stakely and Center for Business Host Employment Law Luncheon
7/04/2011 - Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Case
6/21/2011 - Rushton Stakely Attorneys Speak at Society for Human Resource Management Meeting
6/17/2011 - Rushton Stakely Lawyers Obtain Plaintiff’s Verdict for Construction Company
6/17/2011 - Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Affirmed Summary Judgment in Vehicular Accident
6/13/2011 - Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Hospital
6/13/2011 - Ward, Bolger, and Dees Obtain Defense Verdict for Lawyer in Legal Malpractice Matter
5/27/2011 - Jury Defense Verdict in Favor of Perry County Trucking Company
5/20/2011 - Defense Verdict in Favor of Shelby County Physician
5/13/2011 - Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for The Anniston Star
3/31/2011 - Bailey to Argue Amicus Curiae In Clay Slagle v. Montgomery County Board of Education
3/04/2011 - Bailey and Bolger Obtain Summary Judgment
2/28/2011 - Jackson Elected to the Board of Trustees of Samford University
2/21/2011 - Wells Honored in Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
1/01/2011 - R. Brett Garrett Attains Shareholder Status in Rushton Stakely
11/01/2010 - Four Rushton Stakely Lawyers Named Lawyers of the Year
10/29/2010 - Bailey and Bolger Receive Favorable Supreme Court Opinion on Open Records
10/18/2010 - Defense Verdict in Favor of Anesthesiologist
9/24/2010 - Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Timber Case Involving Claims of Racial Discrimination
9/15/2010 - Rushton Stakely Receives First Tier Ranking
9/14/2010 - Defense Verdict for Insurance Company
9/03/2010 - Defense Verdict in Favor of Hospital
9/01/2010 - RSJG Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2010
8/23/2010 - Nineteen RSJG Attorneys Listed as Best Lawyers 2011
7/15/2010 - RSJG Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
7/02/2010 - R. Austin Huffaker President of the Montgomery Chapter of the FBA
7/02/2010 - J. Ladd Davis Accepted into Leadership Montgomery
7/02/2010 - Defense Verdict in Underinsured Motorist Case
4/13/2010 - Firm Successfully Defends Hospital and Registered Nurse
3/22/2010 - RSJG Wins Summary Judgment For Construction Lender On Date of Trial
3/09/2010 - Jesse Williams, III Passes Away at Age 70
3/08/2010 - Attorney Defends Underinsured Motorist Claim
3/01/2010 - Rushton Stakely Named Highly Recommended Firm by Benchmark Litigation
1/01/2010 - James R. Dickens, Jr. Attains Shareholder Status in Rushton Stakely
11/20/2009 - Firm Successfully Defends Family Medicine Doctor in Ozark
10/23/2009 - Firm Successfully Defends Hospital and Family Practitioner in Montgomery
8/15/2009 - RSJG Obtains Excellent Result for Termite Company
7/10/2009 - RSJG Shareholders Elected to ABOTA
6/15/2009 - RSJG Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2009
6/09/2009 - RSJG Selected as Counsel in Rice Chapter 11 Case
5/14/2009 - RSJG Among Top 70 Insurer Defense Law Firms
5/14/2009 - RSJG Makes List of Most Prolific Trial Law Firms
5/10/2009 - Eight RSJG Shareholders Selected for Inclusion in Alabama Super Lawyers 2009
4/07/2009 - RSJG Attorney Chosen as President-Elect of Boys and Girls Club
2/06/2009 - Two RSJG Attorneys Elected Directors of Boys and Girls Club
1/23/2009 - Firm Successfully Defends Wrongful Death Case in Birmingham
1/14/2009 - RSJG Attorneys Secure 290 million in Tax-Exempt Bonds for Air Quality Control Equipment
4/17/2008 - Defense Verdict for Vehicle Collision; Contributory Negligence a Factor