Starnes Davis Florie LLP

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  • Since 1975, Starnes Davis Florie LLP has become one of the largest firms in Alabama to devote itself exclusively to litigation.

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Toxic Torts

At the juncture of environmental and product liability litigation, our “toxic tort” practice—which can more specifically be referred to as chemical, biotechnology, and nanotechnology exposure litigation—offers practitioners versed in matters encompassing bodies of science and jurisprudence that are mature (for example, asbestos); still evolving (benzene and other substances); and cutting edge (biotech and nanotech products).

Toxic tort claims arise from exposure to consumer, agricultural, and industrial products; physical processes and phenomena (for example, radiation or electromagnetism); and even other living things (genetically modified organisms or “GMOs”).  The exposures occur in diverse settings and contexts—indoors and outdoors; in homes, schools, and factories; on ships and in farms; by way of dermal contact with, or breathing or other ingestion of, vapors, particulates, fluids, or organisms; and by exposure to the products or agents themselves or to their residues, wastes, or by-products.  The exposures may be chronic or acute, may produce physical debilitation over time or immediate personal injury, and may result in property damage, or they may not cause any damage or injury at all.  Such exposures have been alleged to result in human and animal illnesses and allergic reactions; “contamination” or cross-pollination of organic crops by GMOs, including genetically modified rice, corn, and alfalfa; chemical or petroleum contamination of land and water; degradation of indoor air quality by vapor intrusion; and degradation of outdoor air quality by insufficiently controlled emissions as well as having harmful effects. 

The possible scenarios are virtually limitless given the ubiquity of chemicals and increasing use of biotechnology (in agricultural and aquatic applications) and nanotechnology (in appliances, coatings, electronics and computers, cosmetics, foods and beverages, and in home and garden, automotive, and medical products).  Whatever the scenario, our lawyers have the knowledge and experience necessary to address it, as well as familiarity with and access to the pertinent medical, epidemiological, toxicological, chemical, engineering, or other experts who will be needed to provide scientific testimony to address issues such as general and specific causation, medical diagnosis and prognosis, mitigation, remediation, and damages.

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Alan S. Bean: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Alan S. Bean
Partner
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Franklin, TN

Appellate Law, Healthcare, Investigations, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Long Term Care & Other Healthcare Regulatory Compliance, Mass Torts, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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Lauren Dunavin Callins: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Lauren Dunavin Callins
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Franklin, TN

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Weathers P. Bolt: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Weathers P. Bolt
Partner
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Mobile, AL

Admiralty & Maritime, Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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William A. Davis, III: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
William A. Davis, III
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Birmingham, AL

Accounting Malpractice, Antitrust, Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Commercial Disputes, Construction Litigation, Energy, Natural Resources & Land Use, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Regulation, Federal Black Lung Litigation, Governmental, Mining & Mineral Law, Product Liability, Securities, Toxic Torts, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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M. Warren Butler: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
M. Warren Butler
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Mobile, AL

Admiralty & Maritime, Arbitration, Banking & Financial Services, Class Actions, Construction Litigation, Fidelity & Surety Litigation, Healthcare, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Mass Torts, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Outbreaks, Product Liability, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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Daniel A. Feig
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Birmingham, AL

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W. Christian Hines, III: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
W. Christian Hines, III
Partner
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Mobile, AL

Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Construction Litigation, Healthcare, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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Franklin, TN

Healthcare, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Long Term Care & Other Healthcare Regulatory Compliance, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice View More

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4.8/5.0 (298 reviews)

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for D. Kirby Howard Jr. by a Senior Partner on 12/07/23 in Litigation

    Kirby is a first class lawyer. He is aggressive but professional. He works hard for his clients and has an impeccable reputation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William A. Davis IV by a Managing Partner on 04/01/22 in Litigation

    Will Davis is an excellent lawyer, solid, exercises sound judgement, and always practices law with very high ethical standards. He is very respected among his peers.. He should be rated " A V "..

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