Matt Gossett works as a criminal defense lawyer as well as a prosecutor in various municipalities in St. Clair County. Having experience on both sides of a criminal case, Matt will help you all the way from your time of arrest through your trial as your criminal defense attorney. Criminal Defense Domestic Relations Divorce Child Custody Battles In the practice of domestic and family law, Matt Gossett will help you through your divorce, modification of child custody, visitation and support and enforcement of alimony, child support, visitation and support.

Kyle Barrentine is a Civil Practice lawyer primarily providing representation as to County and Municipal governments and in education within St. Clair County. Kyle also has extensive experience in workplace investigations and ethics guidance. Kyle is a lifelong Alabama resident, is a magna cum laude graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (1997) where he was on the Cumberland Law Review and inducted into Curia Honoris. In 2018, he earned his LL.M. from The Judge Advocate General’s School in Charlottesville, Virginia as the lone civilian in the 66th Graduate Course. Kyle has worked in the legal field for over 40 years, practiced in Birmingham for several years before being a partner with Harmon Furr Barrentine, LLC in Pell City, Alabama and recently retired from Federal Service as a Senior Labor Lawyer with the United States Army Materiel Command at Redstone Arsenal. Served the community for years as a youth sports coach in baseball, basketball and football as well as on the local baseball park board. Kyle is married to Jeanne and they have two sons, two daughters-in law, a granddaughter and Echo the dog, and they enjoy travel, family and cooking.

Shelley graduated from the University of Alabama in 2011 with her Master’s in Social Work. After that, she attended and graduated from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, AL, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in September 2015. During law school, Shelley gained valuable experience through judicial clerkships, serving as a law clerk for the Honorable J. Greg Shaw, Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, and the Honorable W. Scott Donaldson of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Immediately following law school, she returned to Tuscaloosa where she spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive criminal pretrial diversion program, which she directed until 2022. At that time, she began practicing law in Birmingham where she developed a diverse litigation practice encompassing local government representation, domestic relations, probate administration, and criminal defense. Although Shelley will continue to practice in these areas, she will be primarily focused on local government and other public entity representation, corporate law, and civil litigation. Shelley lives in the Argo- area of St. Clair County with her fiancé and two kids. Outside of the office, she loves exploring the outdoors through hiking, fishing, gardening, cooking and hosting gatherings for family and friends, and traveling to new places. She is admitted to the practice of law in Alabama and in all of Alabama’s federal district courts.

Sara has litigated a variety of cases across the State of Alabama, including premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, wrongful death and trucking cases. Sara began her legal career as a civil defense attorney and has worked for some of the preeminent litigation firms of the State. She is now excited to have the opportunity to utilize her litigation skills to help those who have been injured and their families. Sara is an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Cumberland School of Law and also serves as a coach for Cumberland School of Law’s nationally ranked mock trial teams.

Treasure Sutton is an Associate Attorney at Singleton Schreiber, based in the firm’s Birmingham office. Her practice focuses on personal injury and premises liability, where she draws on a strong foundation in trial advocacy and a deep commitment to justice for underserved communities. Treasure brings meaningful experience to her role at the firm, having supported the resolution of over 100 personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability claims. She has also gained exposure to serious criminal matters through internships and clerkships, where she assisted in trial preparation, legal research, and client communication. Her background includes working closely with attorneys and judges on a variety of legal issues in both trial and pretrial settings. A graduate of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, Treasure was a standout member of the National Trial Team, earning accolades including the William J. Peeler Advanced Trial Advocacy Award and the Michael V. Rasmussen Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award. She served as Vice President of the Black Law Students Association and Secretary of the Student Bar Association and participated in a study abroad program at Cambridge University, where she explored global legal systems and human rights issues. Treasure is passionate about community engagement and has served as a community outreach correspondent for her church, Living Stones Temple, a local nonprofit organization. In that role, she helped launch digital platforms and coordinated food distribution efforts for families during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is also an active member of the church, where her dedication to service continues to inform her client-centered approach to legal practice.

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.

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