Starnes Davis Florie LLP

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  • Established in 1975
  • Firm Size 68
  • 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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Business Investigations & White Collar Defense

Many businesses whose activities can have acute and far-reaching impacts on individuals, other businesses, and markets are heavily regulated by federal and state governments.  Not only the organization themselves, but also individual directors and executives—and their good faith decisions and performance of their duties—can come under the government’s scrutiny.  Liability can arise from seemingly routine decisions and innocuous policies or actions.  Running afoul of the law can result in penalties, fines, restitution and disgorgement, debarment from government bidding and contracting, and imprisonment of responsible corporate “white collar” personnel.

We proactively educate business clients on the proper way to respond to investigations—whether initiated by information request, grand jury subpoena, warranted search, or otherwise—in an effort to avoid well intentioned but uninformed or ill-advised actions that make a difficult situation worse and more costly.  We are versed in the government’s use of coordinated and parallel investigations, pleas and proffers, and deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements.  We have had success negotiating purely civil resolutions of matters that, at inception, also carried the threat of criminal consequences.  We are also experienced in civil and criminal trial procedure if that is the path that ultimately results.

The business judgment rule, good insurance coverage, and the integrity of a company’s officers and employees are all important in avoiding liability and obtaining indemnity for claims, but they are not absolute shields against liabilities that may be financially catastrophic, affect a business’s ability to obtain licenses or contracts, or threaten the liberty of individuals.  The firm has the capacity to assist clients in government compliance audits, inspections, or other scrutiny; responding to audit findings or inspection reports; or addressing anticipated or pending government investigations, prosecutions, or other enforcement action.

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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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William A. Davis, III: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
William A. Davis, III
Partner
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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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Lauren Dunavin Callins: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Lauren Dunavin Callins
Associate
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Franklin, TN

Appellate Law, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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

Collegiate Sports, Early Case Assessment, Internal Investigations, Investigations View More

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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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John P. Scott, Jr.: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
John P. Scott, Jr.
Of Counsel
No Reviews
Birmingham, AL

Banking & Financial Services, Arbitration, Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Class Actions, Early Case Assessment, Aviation, Internal Investigations, Investigations, Mass Torts, Outbreaks, Privacy & Data Security, Products Liability, Securities View More

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (298 reviews)

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    4.8/5.0

  • 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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