Danielle Ward Mason is a personal injury attorney focusing on claims involving dangerous drugs and medical devices. Ms. Mason was the first black woman to be named partner at two major national law firms and is a leading litigator on cases impacting women’s health, including toxic hair relaxers, hormone replacement therapy, transvaginal mesh, and talcum powder ovarian cancer. Danielle is a leading lawyer in the country for litigation related to toxic hair relaxers, primarily used by women of color. Danielle is also an active member of the firm’s Sexual Assault and Sex Trafficking practice group, where she advocates for survivors and works to hold perpetrators and enablers accountable. Ms. Mason is one of the country's most successful talcum powder litigation attorneys, securing nearly $1 billion in verdicts against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about ovarian cancer risks. In addition to this talcum powder work, Ms. Mason's civil litigation experience has focused primarily on claims that impact and highlight important issues in women's health, a cause that she is proud to advance. In January 2020, Ms. Mason was appointed to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) over Janssen Pharmaceuticals' drug Elmiron. Previously, in 2017, Ms. Mason was appointed to the PSC of the Invokana MDL. In the sixteen years that she has practiced law, Danielle has achieved numerous awards and has been recognized extensively for her legal advocacy, detailed on the awards page. Danielle is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), where she has been the chair of the Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group since its inception in 2016. She is also on the AAJ Executive Committee and is the current chair of the AAJ Judiciary Committee. She is active in both the Minority Caucus and the Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus, and currently holds several key committee appointments. She has held numerous leadership positions in Alabama legal organizations, including serving as president of the Alabama Lawyers Association and president of the Montgomery County Association for Justice. Additionally, her insightful contributions have earned her recognition, with her Article Featured in AAJ Trial Magazine showcasing her expertise and commitment to advancing legal discourse. Danielle was born and raised in historic Montgomery, Alabama, where she currently resides with her husband, Dwan, and their sons, Jordan and Jaxon.

Jasmyne L. Crimiel serves as an Associate Attorney in the Montgomery, Alabama office, where her practice focuses on personal injury, sexual assault and human trafficking, and mass torts. Ms. Crimiel is committed to advocating for individuals who have experienced trauma and injustice, utilizing her legal expertise to bring about meaningful change in the lives of her clients. Ms. Crimiel began her legal career in 2018 as a Deputy District Attorney at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. In 2023, she transitioned to the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in the Criminal Trials Division, prosecuting special victims’ cases including child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Her work has earned her a reputation for dedication to justice and passion for protecting vulnerable populations. Ms. Crimiel is deeply committed to her community and youth empowerment. She is the founder of Girls on Fire, Inc., a nonprofit organization that inspires and empowers young girls to achieve their full potential. Additionally, she is an advocate for raising awareness on higher education, gun violence prevention, and sexual assault, frequently speaking at local schools. Her professional affiliations include the Montgomery County Bar Association, serving as a Board Member of the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and serving as a member of the Junior League of Montgomery. Ms. Crimiel is also a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and serves as an adjunct criminal law professor at Alabama State University. Ms. Crimiel earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Tuskegee University in 2014 and her Juris Doctor from Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 2017.

At Barfoot & Schoettker our attorneys and staff are 100 percent focused on helping you when you need it the most. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service throughout every stage of your legal battle. We are focused on representing those who find themselves facing a seemingly insurmountable giant. Whether it’s the insurance company who refuses to adequately compensate you for your personal injury; the wrongful death of a loved one caused by the carelessness of another; a large corporation committing fraud; you've wrongfully been accused of a crime; an unsafe product has caused harm; or a pharmaceutical company has manufactured a dangerous drug. Regardless of the obstacles you face we can help. One of the keys to our success is that we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to civil and criminal litigation. This has allowed us to become good at what we do. We have been fortunate in the past to have helped individuals with very serious person injury cases and criminal defense matters obtain favorable results. We know that each case is different and each client has a unique personality. Our attorneys and staff tailor each case to the specific facts presented and the client’s personality. We are confident that we can help you to stand tall in the face of any giant.

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.

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.