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Shay Samples

Medical Malpractice Law

800 Shades Crest Rd suite 800, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA

Shay grew up in Alexander City, Alabama and has been practicing law for more than 45 years. After establishing his career as a trial lawyer at another prominent firm, Shay came to Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton LLP as a full partner in 1994. In all his years of practice, Shay has tried hundreds of complex jury trials throughout Alabama, both in state and federal courts. Although he has handled cases involving almost every area of civil trial litigation and tort liability, he has dedicated his practice primarily to the representation of individuals and families who were victims of medical malpractice and healthcare negligence. Shay has been the recipient of numerous record million/multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements throughout most of Alabama. During the course of his career, he has obtained several hundred Million/Multi-Million Dollar jury verdicts and settlements. In 2022, Shay received one of the top 20 largest verdicts in the United States – $21,000,000 in a medical malpractice case. For Shay, the personal relationship he develops with his clients is just as important as their professional relationship, and he believes that gaining his clients’ trust and friendship ultimately helps him serve their needs even better. Shay is deeply dedicated to serving the Birmingham community. For years, he has volunteered alongside his wife, Colleen, at The Red Barn, which provides equestrian therapy for special needs children as well as others with disabilities and special circumstances.

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Steven Floyd

Personal Injury Law

Millbrook, AL, USA

Steven Floyd has 20 years of experience in trial work and handling personal injury, automobile and trucking accidents, workers’ compensation and domestic cases. His undergraduate degree is in Business Resource Management, cum laude from Troy State University. He also has an Associate degree in Fire Science from Wallace Community College. He graduated from Jones School of Law in December 1997 and was admitted into the practice of law in May 1998. He further served on the Jones Law Review. Mr. Floyd's main area of practice is personal injury, including auto and 18-wheeler accidents, workers compensation, medical malpractice and domestic. He has also represented many slip-and-fall victims, as well as victims of fraud. He has a heart for injured Alabama workers as the law is especially challenging against their interests. Mr. Floyd strives to provide his clients with a fair assessment of their cases, a clear direction to success and the highest level of professionalism.

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Steven Mezrano

Steven Mezrano

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

31 Inverness Center Pkwy suite 350, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA

Steven Mezrano didn’t always plan to be a lawyer. Around 2002, his life was changed when he was involved in a motor vehicle collision and subsequently had knee and shoulder surgeries. Faced with mounting medical bills and no mode of transportation, he found himself overwhelmed with the whole process. So when Steven Mezrano tells you he understands what you’re going through, he means it. He’s been through it himself. Mezrano Law Firm is personal to Steven Mezrano. He understands what you are facing and takes personal ownership in each case. He’s involved in every case that the firm handles and prides himself on being available for each client to speak directly to him about his or her concerns. “Direct communication with the client and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each case is important to the client experience. That is why I started Mezrano Law Firm. I understand what you’re facing, and each case Mezrano Law Firm takes is personal to me. I am a part of every case the firm handles, and you can always speak directly to me about what you need. No matter the case or the injury you sustained, I am going to tell you how it is – for better or worse.” Steven grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, attended the University of Alabama – Birmingham, and received his undergraduate degree in public relations. Before applying to law school, he worked for several public relations and marketing firms. He attended Birmingham School of Law and received his license to practice law in 2008. Since starting his legal career, Steven has handled a diverse practice, starting in a domestic relations and criminal defense firm, then moving into personal injury litigation at Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C., where he was promoted within four years to firm management. In 2012, Steven opened Mezrano Law Firm, P. C. so that he could practice law the way he envisioned: with honesty, integrity, and dedication. Since then, he’s handled all personal injury cases, from fender benders to wrongful death. His most notable case for him was an 18-wheeler whose driver lost control and struck a husband and wife. It was complex litigation, but it showed Steven that every client deserves every ounce of attention, and no matter what happens to that person, every person deserves his day in court. Steven prides himself on creating a firm that strives to help others and to be their voice in the courtroom. In addition to his legal services, Steven has a strong commitment to community service. Mezrano Law Firm, P.C., sponsors high school athletics through Friday Night Lights and High School Hoops. The firm also feeds the homeless quarterly to give back to the community. Steven enjoys spending time with his family and tending the family farm in Columbiana when he’s not in the office. He is married to the beautiful Ashley Joseph Mezrano, and they have four exceptional children, all of whom cheer for Alabama (Roll Tide, Roll).

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Ted Stuckenschneider

Bankruptcy Law

222 20th St. N., Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35203

Selected to Best lawyers and Super Lawyers since 2009, 45 years experience, Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification for over 20 years, AV rating by Martindale-Hubbard for over 20 years, Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy at Birmingham School of Law

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