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.

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

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.

E. Nathan Harris is a distinguished attorney from the city of Hoover, Alabama.He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law. He also has a degree in Marketing with a concentration in International Business, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Harris is a member of the Alabama Bar Association, the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice. The graduate focuses on personal injury par excellence and is a leading advocate for minority rights in the Birmingham area. His decision to become a lawyer was natural. He always wanted to help people and realized that the best way was through law. After serving for a period of time as a legal assistant of the Constituent Assembly in Ecuador, the graduate completed an internship at his university related to the law of immigrants trying to sue for personal injuries. This aroused a deep appreciation and understanding towards Hispanics. This interest in defending the rights of undocumented immigrants and other minorities, are a unique specialization within the personal injury law and this has been their focus. Currently, Mr. Harris manages two fully bilingual law firms, one in Alabama and one in Tennessee. As a leader in your area, analyze how immigration status could affect a person’s legal status. Moreover, because immigration status is a concern for immigrants in personal injury cases, the firm has several immigration attorneys. Despite his achievements, Mr. Harris visualizes a successful future, and that is why he will continue to represent Hispanics and other minorities in Alabama and Tennessee.