Select Matters
- Medical Staff Action: Represented an OB-GYN in matter where a surgery center had suspended client's surgical privileges. In a fair hearing before a committee of physicians, obtained a reversal of the administration's suspension restoring client's surgical privileges. (2017)
- Medical Staff/Medical Board Matter: Represented a gastroenterologist who was suspended due to alleged care issues by a large, urban hospital. Successfully negotiated with hospital so the client's privileges were restored. Due to suspension, the National Practitioner's Data Bank was notified, which led to an investigation by the State Medical Board of Examiners. Represented client in the investigation resulting in client's favor. (2018)
- Wrongful Death - Defense of Parkway Medical Center: Case involved wrongful death of patient as a result of alleged error in administering anesthesia. Spouse of deceased was properly appointed as Executrix of estate, but was discharged by Probate Court before the wrongful death suit was filed. All Defendants moved for summary judgment on lack of capacity; trial court denied motions. On appeal to Alabama Supreme Court, case was reversed and summary judgement entered for all defendants. (2016)
- Wrongful Death - Defense of EMS: Represented an EMS Service in accident involving ambulance collision with another vehicle. Ambulance had internal camera that showed driver looking away from road; Defendant's own expert had to acknowledge that ambulance was exceeding speed limit on residential street. Jury verdict for defendant. (2015)
Credentials
Education
- The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1972
- The University of Alabama, B.S., 1969
Courts
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 1972
Professional Affiliations
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, past president
- American Bar Association
- Alabama Bar Association
- Birmingham Bar Association
Awards & Accolades
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- Best Lawyers, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury, 1995-present
- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year - Birmingham, Medical Malpractice Law, 2012
- Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, 2018
Community Involvement
- Independent Presbyterian Church, congregation president & Elder
- IPC Foundation, president
- Kirkwood Retirement Home, Board Member