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USA Alabama Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

This section covers the representation of medical professionals facing claims of medical malpractice. Lawyers ranked in this section may act for doctors, physicians and nurse practitioners, as well as hospitals and other healthcare providers. Clients may also include insurers, delivery systems and long-term care facilities. This section covers all stages of litigation, including trials, administrative proceedings and appeals on both a state and federal level. 

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Band 2
  1. Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
    Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
  2. Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett
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Band 3
  1. Frazer, Greene, Upchurch & Baker, L.L.C.
  2. Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.

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Band 1
  1. Starnes Davis Florie LLP
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    Starnes Davis Florie LLP
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2023 | Band 1 |
    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.
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Band 2
  1. Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
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    Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC is a leading Birmingham litigation boutique with a deep bench of highly experienced and successful trial lawyers. It is noted for its excellent strengths in commercial litigation matters, with particular expertise in product liability disputes and medical malpractice claims. The firm offers wider experience in defending regulatory investigations, white-collar criminal litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team is further noted for representing clients in high-stakes personal injury and catastrophic injury cases. It typically acts for clients in the manufacturing, insurance, energy and financial services sectors.
  2. Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Frazer, Greene, Upchurch & Baker, L.L.C.
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2023 | Band 3
  2. Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2023 | Band 3