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19 distinguished attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Jennifer G. Rose

Family and Divorce Law

811 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA

Mrs. Rose is a highly respected member of the legal community who has been rated “top family law attorney” in Birmingham magazine by her peers, among other awards. She is the daughter of a respected solo practice attorney, Warren Freeman of Delta Alabama. She spent over a decade assisting her father in his practice and watching him in the courtroom, dreaming of one day protecting people’s rights as her father has done for so many years. Today, with nearly two decades of experience in the legal system, Jennifer Rose is living that dream and continuing her family’s goal of protecting others legal rights with her practice. In the courtroom and in negotiations she aggressively fights to make sure you get the justice you deserve. She is well known for being a creative, tough, and skilled negotiator and trial attorney and she will protect your legal rights and make sure that you get the best outcome possible for your case whether it is in the matters of Alabama divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, family law, paternity, adoption, or divorce modifications.

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Julian Hendrix

Distinguished Lawyer

General Practice Law

2024 3rd Avenue North, 302, Birmingham, AL 35203

Mr. Hendrix is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a product of Birmingham City School system. He seeks to connect with his clients with a sense of community and care, keeping their needs and desired outcomes as his focus. Mr. Hendrix vehemently advocates on behalf of his clients based on the fundamental principle that everyone deserves the equal application of the law and zealous individualized representation. ? Mr. Hendrix is the lead partner and owner of the Hendrix Law Firm, LLC located in Downtown Birmingham. He has been a member of the Alabama State Bar since 2011, and is currently a member in good standing of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Alabama, the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Eleventh Circuit, and the Poarch Creek Indian Tribunal. ? Mr. Hendrix bloomed Hendrix Law Firm, LLC, since its inception, to be an all-inclusive general practice firm with a majority of its current cases concentrated in Criminal Law, Municipal Law, Business Law and Civil Litigation; while many firms specialize, Mr. Hendrix spearheads Hendrix Law Firm, LLC' s purpose to specialize in results and solutions for its clients.

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Justin L. Jones

Justin L. Jones

Distinguished Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Law

800 Shades Creek Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

Justin Jones has always known that it was his calling to serve his community. Although he began his career as a Southern Baptist minister, it wasn’t until law school that he realized he could do just as much good on this earth from the courtroom as he could from the pulpit. For the last 15 years, Justin has brought that sense of compassion and thirst for justice to his advocacy for clients facing the greatest challenges of their lives.

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Rodney F. Barganier

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2730 Ensley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35218, USA

Rodney F. Barganier specializes in the areas of products liability, work place injuries, road/highway design matters, injuries to children involving recreational/playground equipment and other cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. Mr. Barganier obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree (History) from Birmingham- Southern College, and his law degree from Miles College School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to being a graduate of Miles College School of Law, Mr. Barganier is a Professor with the Law School. Mr. Barganier is a member of the Alabama State Bar; Magic City Bar Association ; Birmingham Bar Association; National Bar Association (NBA); Alabama Lawyers Association (NBA Affiliate Chapter);and Alabama Association of Justice. Mr. Barganier is a Past-President of the Magic City Bar. He is also a Past-President of his NBA Affiliate, Alabama Lawyers Association. Mr. Barganier also served twice as Regional Director for National Bar’s Region XI. In addition to being a member of the Birmingham Bar, Mr. Barganier serves on the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP). In 2012, Mr. Barganier was named as an “Attorney on the Rise” by B-Metro, Birmingham magazine. In 2011, Mr. Barganier was named as a “Top 40 attorney under 40” by National Bar Association/Impact. Mr. Barganier resides in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. He is married to LaShaunda Myricks Barganier. They have two daughters, Tyra and Taylar.

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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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