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

Jay Tidwell is committed to excellence in his practice and service to his clients. He practices in all state district and circuit courts and federal courts in Alabama. His civil trial practice focuses on personal injury, including auto accidents, trucking accidents and construction accidents; wrongful death, worker’s compensation, and products liability. He provides significant counsel to construction companies, homeowners, and contractors. He also serves businesses in the area of corporate formation, contracts, and litigation.

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

Simms & Associates is widely regarded as one of the top personal injury law firms in the State of Alabama. The firm was founded in 1999 by lead attorney Derek Simms after gaining years of insight as an insurance industry insider. Simms & Associates will provide you with firsthand knowledge of how auto insurance companies operate. Insurers have specific methods of evaluating cases to determine their worth. Some insurance companies fear litigation – others do not. Simms & Associates can help guide you through the complex legal landscape to arrive at the best possible outcome in your personal injury case. Even if you have received a letter from an insurance company denying your claim on the basis of “contributory negligence,” Simms & Associates may be able to recover money damages on your behalf. Simms & Associates has also earned a reputation as an aggressive criminal defense firm that tries bench and jury trials in state and federal courts throughout Alabama. Simms & Associates is well-known for fighting hard and going to trial if needed to achieve the client's goals. Success in criminal defense requires persistence in the discovery phase and a detail-oriented approach. Simms & Associates works diligently to protect the rights of clients. The firm handles a wide range of criminal cases, including DUI and drug offenses The lawyers at Simms & Associates take personal pride in achieving the best possible outcome in the cases they handle. Their track record speaks for itself, with countless dismissals and jury acquittals.

Richard S. Jaffe is the founding and senior partner at Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama. With 40+ years of experience, he has tried hundreds of jury trials and represented thousands of clients in both state and federal courts—including professionals from judges to CEOs—delivering fierce, respectful representation while collaborating closely with his exceptional legal team. Additionally, Mr. Jaffe is singular nationally as the only attorney to lead new trials that resulted in the exoneration of three death-row prisoners, and has defended six federal death-penalty cases, including for the Olympic Park bomber Eric Robert Rudolph. He holds top peer-reviewed recognitions, including multiple “Lawyer of the Year” awards from Best Lawyers, longstanding inclusion in Super Lawyers, an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He’s also served in leadership roles within major criminal defense associations.

Michael Russ is a practicing lawyer in the state of Alabama. Attorney Russ received his J.D. from the Birmingham School of Law in 2017. The attorneys at Burns+Johnson have the experience you need on your side.

Joshua Paul Jones is a knowledgeable trial attorney with over seven years of courtroom experience. Mr. Jones started his own law firm in 2011 after practicing at both the Montgomery County District Attorney's office and the law firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. At Joshua Paul Jones, Attorney at Law, LLC we handle matters relating to criminal defense, domestic relations/family law, estate planning and business organization. Mr. Jones has taken over two-hundred criminal and civil cases to trial, spending thousands of hours in the courtroom. That courtroom experience is extremely valuable in handling any case. He has the ability to handle a variety of legal matters thanks to this experience in criminal and civil litigation. Before going to law school Mr. Jones attended Samford Universtiy on a track and field scholarship and was a four-year letterman competing in the decathlon. While at Samford he was also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity holding several executive positions while there. Mr. Jones was also involved in the student body and was given Samford's "Hanging of the Green" senior leadership award. After graduating from Samford University in 2002 Mr. Jones worked at the law firm of Marsh, Rickard and Bryan, P.C. for one year before starting law school at Faulkner University's Jones School of Law. While in law school Mr. Jones was instrumental in trial team competition as well as a second year class officer. During law school he interned at Northwestern Mutual Insurance company and the Montgomery County District Attorney's office. Mr. Jones graduated from law school in 2006 and immediately took a position with the District Attorney's office prosecuting felony cases. From 2006-2011 Mr. Jones worked in several divisions of the Montgomery County District Attorney's office. He worked for two and a half years in the adult division of the DA's office prosecuting various violent, property and narcotics crimes. During that time Mr. Jones took over a dozen felony cases to trial in front of a jury. In addition he tried countless bench trials and misdemeanor cases. From there Mr. Jones was transferred to the juvenile division and continued to try felony and misdemeanor cases for another two years. After leaving the District Attorney's office Mr. Jones worked for the law firm of Beasley Allen in their toxic torts division. During his time at Beasley Allen Mr. Jones worked on the BP oil spill litigation before starting his own practice.

For over Twenty-Five (25) years, Matt Abbott, “The Outlawyer®,” proudly represents the legal needs of those with personal injury and wrongful death claims. He focuses on the litigation areas of tractor-trailer accidents, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, slip and fall accidents, and defective product liability. In short, Matt is a “real deal” trial lawyer who makes insurance companies pay full value on claims they don’t want to. He and his legal team strive to make sure his clients are informed, educated, and up to speed on their cases, so they have all the information needed to make informed decisions about their claim. His goal is to ensure clients feel as comfortable as they can throughout the insurance claim and litigation process. No case is too large nor too small for Matt. When insurance companies won’t do the right thing, Matt steps in to hold them accountable and make them pay. Matt grew up in Pell City, Alabama, and moved to Huntsville in 1987. He graduated from Grissom High School, where he was Drumline Captain for two (2) years and an award-winning Jazz Band drummer. Matt accepted a scholarship and played snare drum with the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band in 1992. After having “too much” fun, Matt came back to the Tennessee Valley as a scholarship drummer for the Calhoun Community College Jazz Band. During this time, Matt earned a living playing in rock bands throughout the Huntsville and Decatur areas while also working as a forklift operator for a lumber company. Matt graduated from Calhoun Community College with Honors before enrolling at Auburn University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree with Honors in 1997. In 2000, Matt graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University as Class President, where he excelled in the school’s trial advocacy program, earning multiple awards, including a National Championship in 2000. Matt was admitted to the State Bars of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, where he remains recognized to practice in all state and federal courts. Matt began his practice with a large Birmingham personal injury law firm in 2000. He went on to work at a smaller personal injury law firm in Pell City, Alabama, eventually opening his own personal injury law firm in 2007. Since that time, Matt has represented clients all over the state based out of his office in Birmingham, expanding with a second location in Huntsville to serve the needs of the Tennessee Valley in 2023. “The Outlawyer” is a registered trademark obtained in 2016 and used by Matt to capture/display his cavalier and independent spirit as a person, community leader, patriot, and lawyer for the people. In his spare time, Matt loves to hunt, fish, target shoot, attempt golf, experiment with cooking, and attend live music venues that serve cold beer. “If you believe in the USA, the red, white, and blue, fireworks, and the spirit of rock and roll, then I am the lawyer for you!” -Matt Abbott, The Outlawyer®