Ranking tables

Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense | USA

Alabama

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. 

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 2

  1. Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
    Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC 4 Years Ranked
  2. Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett
3

Band 3

  1. Clark May Price Lawley Duncan Paul LLC
  2. Frazer, Greene, Upchurch & Baker, L.L.C.
  3. Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
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Senior Statespeople

  1. A Danner FrazerFrazer, Greene, Upchurch & Baker, L.L.C.
  2. Norman E Waldrop JrArmbrecht Jackson LLP
  3. Tabor NovakBall, Ball, Matthews & Novak
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Band 2

  1. J. Bennett White
    J. Bennett White Starnes Davis Florie LLP6 Years Ranked
  2. Laura Peck
    Laura Peck Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC4 Years Ranked
  3. Frank StakelyRushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett
  4. George KnoxLanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
  5. Michael UpchurchFrazer, Greene, Upchurch & Baker, L.L.C.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Starnes Davis Florie LLP
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    Starnes Davis Florie LLP
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    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
    2
    Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    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 law 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
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Clark May Price Lawley Duncan Paul LLC
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2024 | Band 3
  2. Frazer, Greene, Upchurch & Baker, L.L.C.
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
    2024 | Band 3