Experienced Alabama Products Liability, Construction, Warranty, Employment, and Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney with Ritchey & Ritchey, P.A. Recognized as a Top Lawyer in B-Metro: The Magazine of Metro Birmingham Living in its March 2010, 2011 and 2012 issues. In 2012, named a “Top Rated Lawyer” in Construction Law by American Lawyer Media. American Lawyer Media publishes national and regional magazines, as well as newspapers. This recognition was published in the November issue of The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel magazines. The Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct require the following disclosure: "No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers." Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (2002). Lawyer.com FAQ What are the top legal services your firm provides? Construction law; Products Liability; Sexual/Racial Harassment/Discrimination defense; Landlord-Tenant; Insurance; Insurance Defense, Warranty disputes, Manufactured homes What is your approach or philosophy when representing a client? We are one of the oldest law firms in Birmingham as well as Alabama, founded in 1959 on a simple premise: provide clients with the guidance and expertise of a large law firm but with the service and value of a small law firm. How do you keep current on new information pertaining to your specialty?We incorporated the latest legal technologies into our practice. These advancements include weekly updates on Court rulings in Alabama.

Bob has practiced law since 1995. He grew up in Hartselle, Alabama and graduated from Hartselle High School in 1987. He received an undergraduate degree in 1990 from the University of Alabama and his law degree from the University in 1995. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in September of 1995. Prior to law school, Bob served U. S. Senator Richard Shelby as Campaign Finance Director. While in law school, he was legal research assistant to Dean Charles Gamble, author of McElroy’s Alabama Evidence. He served as Vice-president of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Bob was selected for publication in the Alabama Trial Lawyer’s Journal. His article entitled, “Making the Internet an Indispensable Part of Case Evaluation and Investigation” appeared in the Fall 1999 edition. He had previously delivered this topic at the 1999 ATLA Annual Summer Seminar. Bob was also appointed to be co-chair of the Automobile Law subcommittee of the American Bar Association. He served on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association and moderates an online discussion group for Alabama Trial Lawyers.

At the law firm of Rhea Boyd & Rhea in Gadsden, our lawyers have been serving clients throughout Northeast Alabama since 1954. We are a full-service law firm, with the experience to effectively represent clients in a wide range of practice areas, including Social Security disability benefits, veterans benefits, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. We handle these matters through all phases, from the beginning of the case through all necessary appeals, both jury and non-jury. Approximately 90 percent of our business comes from satisfied clients who are confident referring family members and friends to us. Referrals also come to us from fellow lawyers.

Joey Morris was born in Dothan, Alabama and moved at a young age to Florida, where he graduated from Ft. Walton Beach High School. Upon graduation he attended the University of Alabama where he graduated with a BS in Finance. Joey then entered the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he graduated in 1994. While in law school Joey attended the University of Kent in Canterbury, England for a summer semester where he studied the European Common Market, and Comparative law of the United States and Great Britain under the direction of former appellate judge and Solicitor General of the United States, Ken Starr. In addition, Joey was the victor in the school wide Haley Federal Trial Competition and was later chosen to serve as the Director of the Cumberland Trial Advocacy Board. He was also listed in Who’s Who of American Law students. After law school Joey practiced for a year as a defense attorney with the former Gadsden firm of Simmons, Brunson, Sasser and Callis, PC. He then continued his defense practice by moving to Dothan and joining the firm of Cobb and Shealy, P.C. where his practice concentrated in the areas of wrongful death, products liability and personal injury. In 1999 he left Cobb and Shealy, P.C. and co-founded what is today the law firm of Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers LLC, which is committed to exclusively representing individuals or businesses that have been injured or damaged by the conduct of another. Joey’s experience as a former insurance defense attorney has proved invaluable in assisting his clients when it comes to litigating and obtaining a fair recovery. Joey is licensed to practice in both Alabama and Florida but has also handled and litigated cases in Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Arizona and Tennessee. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; the United States Court of Federal Claims; the United States District Court of Alabama for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts; and the United States District Court of Florid for the Northern District. Joey has been active in the following legal and civic organizations: Houston County Bar Association, where he served as the President of the Young Lawyers; Past Chairman of the Board for the Lawyer Referral Service of the State of Alabama; the American Bar Association, the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association; the American Association for Justice and the American Inns of Court. He was also part of the Dothan Leadership class of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce; past Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors; Past Dothan-Houston County Rotary Club member; past Adjunct Professor Troy University. Attorney Morris has been active in the legal community for the past two decades. From 2000-2009 Joey was elected and served on the Board of Bar Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar, and during that time he also served on the Disciplinary Panel for the Alabama State Bar. He has also served part time from 2007-2017 as a municipal court judge. In 2011 and 2017-2019, Joey was nominated and chosen to the list of Super Lawyers for the State of Alabama, which is an honor chosen by his peers and an independent review committee. Additionally, Joey was inducted into the Multimillion Dollar Advocated Forum, which is restricted to those attorneys who have obtained multimillion dollar settlements or verdicts. Joey was also awarded an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is presented to those attorneys with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Joey is the proud parent of four children and enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Mark Wolfe is a partner with Boteler Richardson Wolfe – Injury Lawyers in Mobile, Alabama. Since 1987, Mark has worked specifically in the area of personal injury law, with particular expertise in wrongful death, motor vehicle crash cases, on the job injuries, defective products and life insurance claims. He has successfully litigated hundreds of personal injury cases to verdict and recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. Mark received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1983 from the University of Alabama, followed by his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School Of Law. He has practiced law since 1987. Mark is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum. (Membership in these organizations require a verdict or settlement on a case over one million dollars or over two million dollars.) He has attained Advocate status through the American Association of Justice College of Advocacy and Mark has been inducted into the prestigious Academy of Trial Advocacy. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 trial attorneys in Alabama by the American Trial Lawyers Association. Mark is also a frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) instructor in the areas of litigation, trial strategy and practice management with more than 200 hours of teaching credits. In addition he has had numerous articles published in national and regional law journals on a wide variety of litigation issues. Mark has achieved an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell’s peer review rating service and has been classified as a Super Lawyer ® by Lexis/Nexis. Super Lawyers has tapped him as one of the top 5% of attorneys in Alabama, based on the organization’s research-driven, peer-influenced rating service. Mark supports numerous charities and community organizations. In 2005, he received the Outstanding Public Service Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his advocacy work on behalf of drunk driving victims. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for Prodisee Pantry, the Gulf Coast’s largest food pantry program. Mark lives in Daphne and is married to Kelly Langan Wolfe. They have two daughters (Lesley and Alli) and one son (Mitchell).

Clark Hall, Attorney at Law is dedicated to bringing you the legal results that you deserve. As a former Etowah County Circuit Judge, he brings a unique blend of knowledge and experience to the table. Clark will personally work on your case from start to finish, allowing you to put your worries to rest. Proudly located in Gadsden, Alabama, Clark Hall serves clients in areas of personal injury law, criminal defense, social security law, and more.

Attorney Joe M. Reed graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1996 after obtaining his BA degree from Morehouse College in 1992. Joe is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He handles both civil and criminal cases throughout the state including asset forfeiture or cash seizures, workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, defective products and wrongful death.

One of the best cross-examinations I have ever heard was done by Ralph Hornsby, Jr. He and Bud Watson were trying a highly publicized nursing home case. The courtroom was full of spectators every day. Law firms were sending summer interns and associates to watch because of the high level of trial skills on both sides and because of the expected verdict. Ralph, Jr. was cross-examining the manager of the nursing home. He knew she had six points of vulnerability. He hit them. He was gentlemanly, but he was forceful. It was really a professional job. When the case was over, a verdict of over five million dollars came and Bud Watson left a copy of that cross-examination transcript in Ralph, Jr.s’ office chair with a note that he should save it for his grand kids. That was early in Ralph, Jr.’s career with the firm. He is not much older than I am and had graduated with a great record from the University of Alabama, School of Law, only a few years before I did but he was handling high level litigation and doing it with real skill. Things seem to come easy to Ralph, Jr. He has a great personality and nearly always gets more in negotiations than others might because he has such a great way of interacting with people. Ralph, Jr. and I have tried a number of cases together and that personality is always an asset with the Court and with jurors. Ralph has achieved seven figure results in numerous negotiations but more importantly he has had that happen many times in court. It’s not just personality though. Ralph, Jr. is a great student of the law and, as that cross-examination demonstrated, a highly competent trial lawyer. He is a graduate of the National College of Trial Advocacy, he’s been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, and has been selected into Super Lawyers. But even more significant in this business, Ralph, Jr. really cares about his clients and wants to help them. That’s the part about him I most want to emulate. Ralph graduated high in his class at the University of Alabama, School of Law in 1992. Ralph, Jr. is a member of the Alabama State Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice. He also serves as a Barrister in the Madison County American Inns of Court. Ralph is married to Betty. They have twin girls and a son.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys, trial lawyers, advocates, and litigators. For over thirty years, the lawyers at Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb, LLC (“WCPFG”) have established a record of pursuing and winning complex, groundbreaking, and important lawsuits. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, WCPFG has an unwavering dedication to representing those in need. Anchored by the commitment to our clients and a respect for the rule of law, the lawyers at WCPFG understand that justice is real, and that a determined advocate and a skilled litigator can make the difference between winning and losing a lawsuit. WCPFG has a strong presence in the courtroom, both locally and nationally. With offices in Alabama, Florida, and Washington, D.C., we have the resources and experience to effectively prosecute each lawsuit to the fullest extent. The lawyers at WCPFG regularly take cases to trial and handle the intricate appellate process that may ensue. We are proud of our reputation as one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” (US News and World Report), and we strive each and every day to serve our clients with competent and vigorous representation. At Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb, LLC, the tireless pursuit of justice is our passion.

Matt White is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University in 1990 with a degree in Business Administration with a specialty in Marketing. Matt earned his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1994 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar that same year. After graduating law school Matt served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Alabama. While working as an Assistant District Attorney Matt tried many cases to verdict and gained invaluable courtroom experience. In 1999, Matt and his family moved to Auburn and joined the firm of Walker, Hill, Adams, Umbach, Meadows & Walton and began practicing general civil litigation. Matt wass a founding partner in the Adams, White, Oliver, Short & Forbus, LLP firm which formed in 2002. In 2021, Matt started his own practice which specializes in Workers Compensation law, Employment Law, and general civil litigation. Matt's office is located in Opelika, Alabama, which is the sister city to Auburn, Alabama and is located in East Central Alabama. Matt handles cases throughout East Central Alabama which includes the following counties: Lee County, Chambers County, Russell County, Tallapoosa County, Montgomery County, Macon County and Randolph County.