Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

851 E Interstate 65 Service Rd S #800, Mobile, AL 36606, USA

Before Andy started his own business, he worked with a prestigious trial firm as an appellate lawyer. He quickly gained a reputation as one of Alabama’s leading experts on appeals, punitive damages, products liability law, procedure, evidence, tort reform, and protecting trial records. During his appellate years, Andy argued scores of appeals to the Alabama Supreme Court, many involving cases of first impression and many more involving seven- and eight-figure verdicts. Remarkably, Andy handled 17 appeals simultaneously with over $100 million worth of verdicts and five cases of first impression challenging the tort reform package passed by the Alabama legislature in 1987. The Alabama Supreme Court appointed Andy to serve on the Alabama Pattern Jury Instruction Committee. Andy also served as editor for the Alabama Trial Lawyers Journal and served on numerous local rules committees. He has published papers and given lectures to large groups of lawyers and judges across Alabama. Andy was featured on the Alabama Super Lawyers 2009 list and in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is board-certified as a civil trial advocate. Andy is one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Alabama and is recognized by the Bar Register as one of the community’s most eminent professionals. Andy has been AV rated (the highest peer rating available) for more than 17 years. In addition to these distinctions, the firm has been named on the Bar Register of Preeminent Law Firms by Martindale-Hubbell for the past 10 years. In 2017, his law firm was named one of Alabama’s best companies to work for. Another passion of Andy’s is his Safe Driving Program, entitled D.A.N.G.E.R.S. He taught this safe driving course to thousands of local high school students in coastal Alabama and plans to continue this work. His message to the students: “Drive safely and put me out of business!

Personal Injury Law

114 North 8th street, Opelika, AL 36801

Ben Hand is the founding partner of Hand Law Firm, LLC. as well as a partner in Hand & Hand Mediation, LLC. Ben was admitted to the Bar in Alabama in 1990 after earning his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Ben completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University in 1987 and has remained an avid Auburn fan. In 1990, Ben founded Hand Law Firm, LLC. He has been practicing for over twenty-five years. Ben focuses his practice on criminal defense, civil litigation, social security, family law, and probate law. In addition to his duties at Hand Law Firm, Ben is also a state registered mediator and has served as a Municipal Judge for over twenty years. Ben has served the cities of Roanoake, Wedowee, and Opelika during his tenure as Municipal Judge and Prosecutor and thus has a unique perspective in criminal defense. Ben lives in Opelika with his wife, Elizabeth Hand and together they are raising their ten children.

Personal Injury Law

2107 5th Ave N suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Carthenia W. Jefferson, RN, Esq. is an attorney, legal nurse consultant, medical chart reviewer and a speaker. Her educational background includes: a BSN from UAB School of Nursing, RN since 1985, JD from Birmingham School of Law and License to practice Law in the State of Alabama since 2004. She has spoken nationally and locally on topics such as: “Nursing and the Law”, “End of Life Issues”, “Breast Cancer Awareness”, “Domestic Violence”, and “The Affordable Care Act”. She received the 2010 Nurse Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the National Black Nurses Association and Outstanding New Member Award from the Alabama State Nurses Association. Carthenia received the 2013 Alabama State Nurses Association Leadership Award at the 100th Annual Alabama State Nurses Association Convention. In 2015, Carthenia was inducted as a Fellow into the American Bar Foundation. In 2016, Carthenia received the Lillian Holland Harvey Award from the Alabama State Nurses Association which is awarded to a member who has made significant contributions in one or more of the following areas: fostering transcultural relations, promoting the advancement of minority groups, and upgrading health care services to those who are culturally and economically under-served. Carthenia serves on several Boards which includes Alabama Lawyers Association, Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc., and Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies.

Personal Injury Law

800 Shades Creek Pkwy suite 800, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

David Brown did not grow up dreaming of being a lawyer—but from the moment he stood up in court and selected a jury, he knew he was exactly where he was meant to be. Although David started out studying psychology at the University of Alabama, a scholarship to the University of Alabama School of Law—and a selection on the Moot Court Board—pulled him into a world where his public speaking and problem-solving came together.

Personal Injury Law

7079 University Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA

Devin believes one of the most important qualities for a successful attorney is listening. The majority of our firm’s clients only come to us after traumatic events, so listening to your clients concerns and addressing them in a way they feel welcome is one of the most important skills a successful attorney can have. Devin embodies this quality when working with clients, and he’s deeply motivated by the difference he can make in our clients’ lives. When he isn’t working hard at The Vance Law Firm, Devin enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping.