Marvin Simpson is a practicing lawyer in the state of Alabama. Attorney Simpson received his J.D. from the Birmingham School of Law.

Vallee V. Connor is a bankruptcy attorney practicing in the Southern District of Alabama. She was born in Clarke County, where she still has deep roots and extended family. Vallee has always been dedicated to assisting others through difficult times, first as a therapist, and now as an attorney. Vallee personally handles every aspect of her client’s cases, from initial consultation to discharge, and takes a personal interest in their success. Vallee holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree from Faulkner University. In 2019, she graduated summa cum laude from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. She joined Frances Hoit Hollinger, LLC as a bankruptcy attorney, before forming her current firm, Hollinger Connor, LLC. Vallee is married with two grown children. An avid photographer and history buff, she is proud to call Mobile, Alabama her home.

David Bence is a native of Alabama who has a busy law practice in Phenix City, the town where he grew up. David completed his undergraduate studies at Troy University, where he received a B.S. in Business in 2004. He then worked for a time before deciding to pursue a career in law. David enrolled at Jones School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2008. He then went to work in the Auburn office of the Slocumb Law Firm, where he concentrated on representing individuals who have been injured. After a few years, David decided to launch his own firm with a goal of providing clients superior legal service and a commitment to seeking maximum compensation for them. He opened the Bence Law Firm LLC in Auburn and later decided to move the law practice to his hometown of Phenix City. Over the years, David’s commitment to improving the lives of his clients has resulted in collecting more than $50 million on their behalf. These verdicts and settlements have included $1.4 million for injuries resulting from a T-bone motor vehicle collision, $750,000 for a misdiagnosis and overmedication of a prescription drug, $350,000 for injuries sustained in a head-on collision in Huntsville, and $175,000 for a train station fall resulting in a broken leg. Competitive by nature, David enjoys the give and take of dealing with opposing counsel. But he also admits to having a “nerdy” side. “I like to break everything down,” he says. “I like the learning, the preparation, the study, the getting ready. You’ve got to bring your A-game, and I do everything I can to be ready to do that.” Among his professional affiliations, David is a member of the American Association of Justice and the Alabama Association for Justice. He is admitted to the U.S. District Court’s Middle and Northern Districts in Alabama. When he’s not working for his clients, David enjoys working out and lifting weights, boating, and hunting.

Holly earned her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University near Boston, where she played collegiate soccer and captained the team to three NCAA tournament appearances. She later moved with her family to Alabama and obtained her J.D. from Jones School of Law. After graduation, Holly began her career in personal injury law before relocating to Indiana to support her husband’s active-duty military service. During that time, she became licensed to practice in Indiana (now retired). With her husband’s final duty station at Fort Benning, she returned to Alabama and joined David at Bence Law Firm. Holly is licensed to practice in Alabama and Georgia and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama, as well as the Middle District of Georgia. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her advocacy on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury matters. Outside the office, Holly enjoys Saturday morning vanilla chia lattes, relaxing at the beach, and walking with her two German Shepherds.

Barnes Heyward is a natural – a personal injury trial lawyer with a remarkable record of securing seven-figure results for personal injury victims, both in and out of the courtroom. His confidence inside the courtroom stems from a deep conviction that his clients’ stories deserve to be heard, particularly when facing well-funded insurance companies determined to keep their clients’ negligence hidden. After graduating from Cumberland School of Law, Barnes Heyward began his career representing injured clients under the tutelage of the Honorable S.A. Watson, Jr., a renowned trial lawyer whose influence shaped Barnes’ dedication to meticulous trial preparation. This unwavering commitment has consistently translated into exceptional outcomes for clients whether at the negotiation table or before a jury. In 2025, Barnes joined Siniard Law and partners Tommy and Bart Siniard, whose track record and commitment to serving North Alabama align perfectly with Barnes’ own values. The lawyers at Siniard Law believe in client-focused practice where clients’ needs are heard and met, and Barnes wouldn’t have it any other way.

William Robert Pringle is a practicing lawyer in the state of Alabama handling personal injury matters.

Frances H. Hollinger is an experienced bankruptcy attorney with over 23 years of experience. She graduated from Springhill College and Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. Licensed to practice since 2001, Ms. Hollinger opened her practice as a sole practitioner working in many areas of law including criminal, probate, civil, and bankruptcy law. As her interest and experience in bankruptcy practice grew, she decided to concentrate on that area of law. She currently works with Hollinger Connor, LLC and has vast experience with Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13, as well as the newer Subchapter V or small business bankruptcy cases. Ms. Hollinger is hands-on with each of her clients and takes a personal interest in their cases. She and her family are long-time residents of Baldwin County, Alabama.

Bart Siniard solely represents injured people in north Alabama. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Bart received his undergraduate degree and juris doctorate from the University of Alabama. He returned home to Huntsville to practice personal injury law in 2013. According to 256Today, Bart Siniard is one of the youngest attorneys in Alabama to obtain verdicts in both the state and federal court systems when serving as lead counsel while also securing opinions in his clients’ favor from the Supreme Court of Alabama. Bart has obtained over $25 million in compensation for his clients. Bart handles all types of personal injury cases, but he has a special passion for the elderly who have suffered injuries or who have died due to nursing home abuse and neglect. In 2016, he received specialized training at the American Association for Justice’s Nursing Home Litigation College in Washington, D.C. in order to specialize in handling wrongful death claims against nursing homes.

I could tell you about a $1 million medical malpractice settlement, the resolution of a car wreck for $200,000, or throw a lot of different case resolutions at you. However, if you’re reading this, you’re probably more interested in who I am and how I operate. I come from a family with a long history of helping people who cannot help themselves or who need someone to stand in their corner. My greatest concern for my injured clients and their families is that they have all the information needed to understand their case. The complexities of the law leave several people without an ability to recover from their injuries.

Will attended law school at Jones School of Law in Montgomery, and he received his Juris Doctorate in 2001. Will represents clients involved in automobile collisions, wrongful death cases, premise liability claims, general civil litigation, probate matters, juvenile matters and criminal cases.