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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.

Attorney Kirk Obear came to Wisconsin in 1999 after serving in the U.S. Air Force for more than ten years. He graduated summa cum laude from Mount Olive College in 1990 with a degree in Psychology and received his law degree from the University of Buffalo School of Law in 1994. While serving in the Air Force, Attorney Obear worked as both a prosecutor and a defense lawyer. As the Chief of Military Justice, he was responsible for the prosecution of military members under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He also held an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, prosecuting civilians under Federal jurisdiction. In his next assignment as Area Defense Counsel, Attorney Obear defended clients throughout the country and around the world, earning him a national reputation for success. He was one of the few active-duty defense lawyers to receive the Meritorious Service Medal as a Captain. Attorney Obear received more than a dozen awards, citations, and medals, including a medal for Valor Under Enemy Fire in the Persian Gulf War. Through his combined experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, Attorney Obear has litigated over 500 jury trials. He is currently admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. District for the Western District of Wisconsin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, and the Supreme Court of the United States. To date, Attorney Obear’s advocacy has resulted in thousands of jury acquittals, amendments, or dismissals from defense motions filed on behalf of his clients. During his practice in the state of Wisconsin, Attorney Obear has served as the President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (WACDL) and is currently the Director of Legislative Affairs for WACDL. He has previously served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Every year since 2007, he has been listed in Wisconsin SuperLawyers®, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Attorney Obear has been a guest speaker on Wisconsin Public Radio regarding developments in law, and as an outspoken advocate against the death penalty. His teaching experience includes courses taught to other defense attorneys throughout the country.

Mr. Fine was born in New York, New York and was raised in the northeast, where he studied sociology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1976. In law school, he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Fine was admitted into the Florida Bar in 1976, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1977, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida in 1991, and the United States Court of Appeals 11th Circuit in 1982. Upon graduation, Mr. Fine practiced as an Assistant Public Defender in the Third Judicial Circuit office in Lake City from 1976-1977. He then worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Gainesville office of the Public Defender from 1977-1980. In 1980, he founded the firm, which is now known as Fine, Farkash, & Parlapiano, P.A., where he wanted to exclusively represent victims of personal injury in claims against negligent parties. Mr. Fine is a highly experienced personal injury attorney and is recognized for his commitment to the law. He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating* (AV) and was a Grievance Committee Chairman for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for 2006-2008. He coached a trial team for the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1994 and has taught as an adjunct faculty in the trial practice course at the law school since 1983.

Daniel P. Weiner has served people in Fairfield County and throughout the state of Connecticut for nearly 40 years. He and his staff are committed to providing effective legal counsel and serious, aggressive representation to people dealing with a wide range of legal matters, including criminal charges, juvenile matters, personal injury or divorce and family law issues.

Justin D. McMinn is a trial lawyer who aggressively represents personal injury plaintiffs and criminal defendants throughout the state of Texas.  He has a strong passion for seeking justice and helping his clients rebuild their lives after serious injury accidents.Justin was born and raised in Central Texas.  After completing high school, Justin attended the University of Texas where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Government.  Justin then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.  While attending Texas Tech, Justin worked for a law firm that specialized in Personal Injury Litigation.  Here, Justin developed his passion to help people who had been seriously injured in accidents.  Justin worked up and helped prepare hundreds of personal injury claims for litigation.  After graduating law school, Justin accepted a position with the McMinn Law Firm, which was founded by his older brother Jason B. McMinn.  Justin represents criminal defendants and is experienced in negotiating favorable plea agreements, pretrial litigation, and preparing cases for trial.  This past year, Justin was named a partner in the McMinn Law Firm.Select Cases in 2008 Represented an Austin man who was hit by an 18-wheeler truck that was in the wrong lane and crushed his bucket truck that he was using to repair a traffic light.  The Austin man suffered from spinal injuries. After exposing the poor safety history of the trucking company, they agreed to settle the case for $1,950,000 with a client recovery of $1,025,000.  Represented a six year old Austin girl who sustained a brain injury at a local Austin business.  Prior to trial, the local business agreed to settle the case for $250,000 with a client recovery of $125,000.  Represented a Buda family that was involved in a head on automobile collision.  The husband and wife received spinal injuries from the impact of the collision. Prior to trial, the at fault driver's insurance company agreed to settle the case for $165,000 with a client recovery of $82,000.  Represented an Austin man that was hit by a car that jumped the curb and struck him while he was riding his bicycle.  After suit was filed, the insurance company agreed to pay $100,000 with a client recovery of $50,000 for the Austin man's spinal injuries.  AffiliationsJustin is a member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.  Justin is an alumni of the Texas Kappa Alpha Order and a member of the Silver Spurs Alumni Association.

Areas of practice: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, OUI Defense, Restraining Orders, Worker’s Compensation, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Appeals Before co-founding Churchill & Tilden in 2013, P.C., Attorney Tilden was a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Charlotte N. Tilden for 4 years, where she focused on personal injury and criminal defense cases. Prior to opening her own firm, Attorney Tilden worked as associate counsel for 11 years at the Law Office of John C. Manoog III, located in Hyannis, handling personal injury, worker’s compensation and criminal defense cases. Born in Weymouth, Attorney Tilden graduated from high school at Cohasset High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, cum laude. Attorney Tilden graduated from Boston University School of Law, cum laude, in 1997. Some of her accomplishments include being named a Paul J. Liacos Scholar in law school, and serving as a Case and Note Editor for the Boston University International Law Journal. Attorney Tilden is active member of the Plymouth District Bar Association. Attorney Tilden is a certified member of the criminal defense bar advocate panel in Plymouth County. She is admitted to practice before all Massachusetts courts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She has successfully tried numerous cases and has represented clients in arbitrations and mediations. She is also a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, golf, traveling, and attending the sporting events of her two sons.

I began my career learning from some of the best, most experienced lawyers in Kansas. That experience has helped me become a skilled trial lawyer. Now, as a private attorney, running my own law office, I advocate for clients in Johnson County and the Kansas City surrounding area. I have successfully advocated for many clients in the court room and out, in cases regarding serious injuries or serious felonies. I have helped hundred of clients with felony or misdemeanor charges.  When you are badly injured, I help you get the money you deserve.  I have experienced great success at jury trials, bench trials, suppression hearings, pleas, and more. Before I became an attorney, I was a persuasive professional speaker for 10 years. That experience greatly honed my skills to become a dynamic persuasive trial lawyer. If you are dealing with a serious legal issue, you need skilled, dynamic, and aggressive representation by a quality trial lawyer. I focus on only two kinds of cases: serious injuries and serious criminal defense.  I help people who have been seriously injured, or are facing serious criminal charges such as a DUI or other felony.  If you have been badly injured or if you have been arrested, charged or questioned in connection with a serious crime, call an experienced lawyer right away.  I am Jerry L. Wallentine, a Kansas ad Missouri trial attorney who fights your legal battles in court.In a free initial consultation, we can discuss the facts of your case and basic strategies. I utilize innovative, aggressive and dynamic defense strategies to protect my clients' rights and interests. I prepare every case for trial rather than rushing to a plea bargain or settlement. This leads to better results whether your case goes to trial or does end up with a plea or settlement. With my history as a professional public speaker, I utilize persuasive techniques for your benefit.My practice is based in Olathe, Kansas across the street from the Johnson County Courthouse. I serve the citizens in the Kansas City area, including Lenexa, Shawnee, Overland Park, Mission Hills, Merriam, and all surrounding communities of Johnson County and Wyandotte County, as well as Jackson County, Missouri. Contact a zealous Kansas City lawyer who will fight for you!  Call 913-764-9700

Kenneth J. Duke established his law office in Durham, North Carolina in 1984. Initially, Mr. Duke had a general practice in areas such as criminal defense, guardianship, real estate closings, personal injury and workers compensation. However, in recent years Mr. Duke has largely confined his practice to workers’ compensation, traffic violations, and personal injury.As a workers’ compensation lawyer, Mr. Duke has years of experience obtaining benefits for his clients. This is especially important because North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system has its own complicated rules and processes that are best learned through lots of practice. Mr. Duke’s knowledge of the workers compensation system increases your chances of quickly and efficiently securing the workers compensation benefits to which you are entitled.Mr. Duke provides personal, individualized representation for each of his clients. His law office is small and his clients prefer it that way. It allows him to deal directly with and get to know the people he represents. Mr. Duke’s clients are never a file number.Contact Mr. Duke today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your legal issues.

Our firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and advocating for you. Whether you are facing a criminal charge or suffering from a personal injury, having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who takes the time to understand your situation can be the difference between a favorable result and a devastating one. We can help. As a criminal defense attorney, Adam Jon Weisberg has the necessary knowledge of the criminal justice system, combined with trial skills that only come from experience, to vigorously defend you against any criminal charge. When your future is on the line, you need an attorney that not only understands criminal law, but one that will fight for you every step of the way. Attorney Adam Jon Weisberg also lectures on issues involving real estate transactions and property law. When you decide to buy or sell property, working with us means having someone to protect your interests. We negotiate terms and execute transactions for residential and commercial property, as well as purchase and sale of existing businesses.

Andrea Welch is the President of the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association (board member since 2001, member since 1999). She is also the President of the Missouri Municipal Prosecutors Association (member since 2000). Andrea has been a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Municipal Court Committee since 1999 and a member of the Missouri Criminal Defense Attorneys since 2001. She has been a Sugar Creek Optimist Club member since 2007 and on the Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation Committee since 2005.