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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Litigation: Appellate

USA Guide 2026 : Alabama


Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group knows the stakes for your business in every case we litigate. Bradley has more than 225 litigators – comprising nearly half of the firm – who use our firm’s 150+ years of experience in a wide range of industries to provide the premier service and value that clients require, whether trying cases in a courtroom or negotiating settlements in a boardroom.

They approach cases strategically, providing early case assessments for clients that help direct the course of every matter -- from preliminary dispositive motions and settlement talks through trial and appeal, if necessary. Should a matter proceed to trial, their lawyers leverage a track record of courtroom successes nationwide, including success in appellate proceedings, to help clients evaluate the risks of litigation and balance those risks against their specific business goals.

Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group handles matters in nearly every substantive area of law that concerns our business clients, including:

  • Antitrust and unfair competition
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Class actions and mass torts
  • Contract disputes and business torts
  • Environmental and natural resources
  • ERISA and employee benefits
  • Government enforcement and investigations
  • Intellectual property and trade secrets
  • Labor and employment
  • Product liability
  • Professional negligence
  • Healthcare
  • White-collar criminal defense

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Litigation: Appellate - Alabama

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has a premier litigation group notable for its impressively deep roster of trial and appellate lawyers. It offers recognized strengths in construction, medical malpractice and appellate litigation, in addition to general commercial cases. The law firm represents a number of major national and international pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers and healthcare networks in high-value disputes nationwide. It is further noted for its expert handling of contentious product liability and negligence mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings assisted University of Alabama Health Services Foundation with a wrongful death and punitive damages appeal.

Strengths

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has a rare combination of subject matter expertise; business sense to identify effective and practical actions to take; and ability to establish relationships with court personnel and attorneys that creates trust and good faith so that highest cooperation possible is achieved.

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  • Bradley has shown the ability to mobilize quickly and tackle urgent and complex issues.

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  • The firm has an exceptional litigation team with top-notch leadership and depth of experience.

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  • The team is professional, hard-working and pays great attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Marc Ayers
    Band 1Marc Ayers

    Marc Ayers

    Marc Ayers is an accomplished appellate attorney, representing clients across state and federal appellate courts.
  • Band 1Scott Burnett Smith
    Band 1Scott Burnett Smith

    Scott Burnett Smith

    Scott Smith is an experienced appellate practitioner and leads the firm's practice in this space. His clients include well-known names in the technology space, and he regularly advises on class action suits.
  • Band 2Matthew Lembke
    Band 2Matthew Lembke

    Matthew Lembke

    Matthew Lembke garners commendation in the market for his appellate practice. He also offers deep knowledge of personal injury and toxic torts mandates.
    • Matthew Lembke is a very smart and adept attorney.

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  • Band 2Stanley E Blackmon
    Band 2Stanley E Blackmon

    Stanley E Blackmon

    Stanley Blackmon assists clients with a range of high-value appeals. He frequently provides support in cases arising from breach of contract, wrongful death and personal injury.

  • Band 3David Hymer
    Band 3David Hymer

    David Hymer

    David Hymer has extensive trial experience, including expertise in class actions involving IP and product liability. His client base includes manufacturers and healthcare providers.
  • Band 3Tripp Haston
    Band 3Tripp Haston

    Tripp Haston

    Tripp Haston acts for an impressive roster of clients from the pharmaceutical industry. His practice covers breach of contract claims and mass tort litigation.
  • Band 4Edward Sledge IV
    Band 4Edward Sledge IV

    Edward Sledge IV

    Edward Sledge is best known for his expertise in representing his clients in product liability, insurance coverage, wrongful death and consumer finance disputes.

    • Ed is a fighter who cares deeply about his clients and goes the extra mile to provide excellent service and thoughtful, strategic counsel.

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    • He is an excellent lawyer and has great trial experience.

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