Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Alabama
Band 2
Contact number
205 868 6000About
Provided by Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Starnes Davis Florie LLP is a firm of real trial lawyers focused on obtaining the highest value for its clients. While the firm is one of the most experienced in complex litigation in the Southeast and vigorously contests courtroom battles in bet-the-company cases, it also understands that value means more than just winning verdicts. With a lean structure designed to deliver top shelf advice in a cost-effective way, Starnes provides real value by collaborating with its clients to accomplish their goals and enhance their bottom-line. With 60+ lawyers, the firm has offices in Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; and Nashville, TN.
General Litigation Practice Areas Include:
- Appellate
- Arbitration
- Class Actions
- Commercial Disputes:
- Antitrust
- Bad Faith/Insurance Disputes
- Banking & Financial Services
- Construction Litigation
- Fidelity & Surety
- Privacy & Data Security
- False Claims Act / Qui Tam
- Intellectual Property:
- Patent Litigation
- Trademark, Copyright & Advertising
- Trade Secret Litigation & Dispute Counseling
- Mass Torts:
- Aviation
- Admiralty & Maritime
- Outbreaks
- Pharmaceuticals
- Recalls
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability:
- Medical Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation
- Accounting Malpractice
- Architect, Engineer & Design Professional Malpractice
- Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury
Chambers Review
Starnes Davis Florie LLP is an impressive firm widely regarded as the preeminent force in Alabama's medical malpractice arena, with a strong track record in defending some of the region's largest healthcare providers and long-term care organizations. It also fields an accomplished commercial litigation group, with expertise in construction disputes, environmental claims, IP issues and securities matters. The firm is further noted for its work on consumer class actions.
Work Highlights
- Starnes Davis Florie LLP obtained a defense verdict following an eight-day trial on behalf of a defendant radiologist in a case alleging negligent failure to detect a DVT on a doppler ultrasound.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In my mind this law firm sets the standard by which others should be measured. The firm is excellent at navigating complex corporate coverage and litigation issues."
"The firm is built on providing the highest level of medical malpractice defense. They have a reputation for being the physicians' lawyers."
"The firm provides the greatest amount of real trial experience with respect to sophisticated and complex matters."
"In my mind this law firm sets the standard by which others should be measured. The firm is excellent at navigating complex corporate coverage and litigation issues."
"The firm is built on providing the highest level of medical malpractice defense. They have a reputation for being the physicians' lawyers."
"The firm provides the greatest amount of real trial experience with respect to sophisticated and complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner of Starnes Davis Florie LLP, Jay Ezelle's practice includes representing clients in securities and patent infringement litigation, as well as class actions and ADR.
"An indispensable resource to us. He is a deep thinker capable of developing strategies and solutions, which he presents in a way that allows for easy execution."
"Jay is a great strategic thinker and problem solver. If I ever have any problems, he is my first call."
"Jay is an exceptional lawyer and my go-to. He is the best litigator in the state of Alabama."
Michael Wright is a renowned litigator in the Alabama market with noted expertise in defending medical practitioners. His practice includes both wrongful death and personal injury cases, as well as medical device litigation.
Robert MacKenzie is widely recognized for his work on medical malpractice defense, with notable expertise in medical negligence cases.
"He tries cases at an exceptional level. He is thoughtful and resonates well with juries. I think the world of him and the work he does for us."
"Robert is an excellent attorney, to the extent that other attorneys are willing to hire him."
"He is skilled and widely respected."
Walter Bates heads the medical malpractice group at Starnes Davis Florie LLP and enjoys a stellar track record in the Alabama Bar for representing physicians and other medical practitioners in litigation. His practice includes acting on wrongful death, personal injury and medical negligence cases.
Bennett White represents an impressive array of medical practitioners and healthcare institutions. He handles disputes involving wrongful death and personal injury claims, among others.
"He's a very talented lawyer."
Sybil Newton heads the appellate group at Starnes Davis Florie LLP and offers considerable expertise across a wide array of disputes before Alabama appellate courts, with a background in medical malpractice litigation.
"Sybil is an outstanding appellate attorney who successfully handles complex appeals. She is great!"
"Sybil is an incredibly talented appellate lawyer whose ability to simplify complex legal issues is a strength. She does a tremendous job of collaborating on projects."
Joe Miller has experience of obtaining favorable verdicts on behalf of medical practitioners. He is recognized for his handling of malpractice lawsuits at trial and appeal.
"Joe is an all-around advocate."
"He is experienced and well respected."
Ranked Lawyers at
Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Alabama
Members
Provided by Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Alex Wood
Alfred Perkins
Alicia Harrison
Allen King
Allison Adams
Amber Whillock
Ben Presley
Beth Liles
Chris Eagan
Christian Hines
Clayton Bromberg
Cole Gresham
George Newton
Gray Stiff
John McCall
John P. Scott, Jr.
Joseph Reese
Madeleine Greskovich
Matt Keenan
Michael Lasserre
Michael Scivley
Reed Bates
Richard Davis
Rick Harris
Sarah Chamberlain
Scott Salter
Scott Stevens
Stephen Still
Sybil Newton
Tabor R. Novak, III
Todd Huntley
Warren Butler
Weathers Bolt
Will Axon
Will Davis
William A. Davis, III