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Alabama Medical Malpractice Lawyers

4 distinguished medical malpractice law attorneys in Alabama, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Julius Hammond

Julius Hammond

Distinguished Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Law

2901 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA

Area of Practice: Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law Julius Hammond is a dedicated associate attorney at Serious Injury Law Group, where he focuses on achieving the best possible results for clients in serious injury matters. His practice areas include car accident and trucking litigation, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Julius’s commitment to justice began long before joining the firm, as he previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Boone Baxter in the Eastern District of Texas. Julius’s legal and academic foundations are impressive. He earned a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University. His time in law school was marked by a deep commitment to his community; he was a member of the Mock Trial team and a recipient of the Order of the Samaritan, recognizing his extensive public service. He also dedicated his time to continuously mentoring children in the Tuscaloosa area. His dedication to community work was further recognized with the Coffee County NAACP Image Lifetime Achievement Award. When not advocating for clients, Julius can be found enjoying time with his wife, his dog Scout, and pursuing his passions for reading and writing.

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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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Kathleen Kaufman

Medical Malpractice Law

7 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA

Kathleen is an owner of Rockwell & Kaufman, L.L.C. She received a B.A. from the University of Alabama and is a 1996 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. Specializing in the areas of medical malpractice defense and construction litigation, her practice includes direct representation of nursing homes, physicians, contractors, architects and engineers. During her practice, Kathleen has handled numerous complex cases in the medical, construction and insurance fields. She continues to have a significant appellate practice, and has served as a member of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Amicus Committee since 1998. Kathleen is a frequent speaker in the areas of litigation and management of medical and construction claims and has authored several articles on these topics. She is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association. Kathleen is a graduate of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy. She is licensed to practice before the State and Federal courts in Alabama and is an active member of both the Alabama Bar Association and the Mobile Bar Association, serving on numerous committees and panels within the Bar. Kathleen is active in her community and is a member of several civic organizations.

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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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