Starnes Davis Florie LLP

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  • Established in 1975
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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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Legal Malpractice

A good reputation is the most important asset a lawyer can have. It has long been the privilege of Starnes Davis Florie to represent attorneys faced with a suit for legal malpractice or a Bar complaint.  In this area of complex litigation, Starnes Davis Florie is uniquely positioned to represent your interest.  The lawyers of Starnes have written leading articles addressing the defense of legal malpractice cases and how to respond to a Bar complaint. The firm's attorneys are routinely asked to speak on legal malpractice issues.  The Alabama appellate courts have issued numerous decisions that address points of law often raised by the firm's attorneys as matters of first impression.  Most importantly, Starnes Davis Florie lawyers have tried suits for legal malpractice before juries.

The attorneys at Starnes Davis Florie understand that in some situations cases deserve an early resolution, while others demand a solid defense through trial.  The firm's attorneys aggressively approach these cases so to identify both procedural and substantive defenses.  The firm's experience defending cases arises out of all types of underlying matters including personal injury, criminal representation, real estate, securities, and commercial transactions.  The clients of Starnes Davis Florie range from the solo practitioner to multinational firms.

Because the firm appreciates the sensitive nature of dealing with a Bar complaint, the firm's attorneys handle such complaints in an efficient and effective manner.  The firm's model is straightforward and based upon the experience gained from defending lawyers and serving on panels that investigate and decide these type of complaints.  If there has been a mistake, the firm will work with the General Counsel for the Bar to correct the problem and minimize the repercussions to the client's practice.  If, however, a client has satisfied their ethical obligations despite a bad result then our attorneys will be prepared to defend the client's reputation.  The attorneys of Starnes Davis Florie know a good reputation is one that is earned and should be protected.

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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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Luther Graves Stiff, III: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Luther Graves Stiff, III
Partner
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Birmingham, AL

Architect Disciplinary Actions, Architect, Engineer, and Design Professional Malpractice, Commercial Disputes, Construction Litigation, Fidelity & Surety Litigation View More

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D. Kirby Howard, Jr.
Partner
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Mobile, AL

Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Construction Litigation, Governmental, Products Liability, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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John Peter Crook McCall: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
John Peter Crook McCall
Partner
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Mobile, AL

Collegiate Sports, Early Case Assessment, Healthcare, Healthcare Audits and False Claims Act Investigations, Healthcare Fraud, Internal Investigations, Investigations, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice, Patent Litigation, Privacy & Data Security, Recalls, Trade Secret Litigation & Dispute Counseling, Trademark, Copyright & Advertising Litigation, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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Amber M. Whillock: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Amber M. Whillock
Partner
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Birmingham, AL

Appellate Law, Architect, Engineer, and Design Professional Malpractice, Construction Litigation, Early Case Assessment, Fidelity & Surety Litigation, Healthcare, Healthcare Audits and False Claims Act Investigations, Healthcare Fraud, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Torts View More

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Scott D. Stevens: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Scott D. Stevens
Partner
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Mobile, AL

Admiralty & Maritime, Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Banking & Financial Services, Class Actions, Commercial Disputes, Construction Litigation, Contract / Non-Compete, Employment Discrimination, Healthcare, Investigations, Labor Law View More

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Walter William Bates: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Walter William Bates
Partner
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Birmingham, AL

Collegiate Sports, Commercial Disputes, Early Case Assessment, Healthcare, Internal Investigations, Investigations, Long Term Care & Nursing Home Litigation, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy & Data Security, Product Liability, Recalls, Trade Secret Litigation & Dispute Counseling, Trademark, Copyright & Advertising Litigation, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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Michael K. Wright: Attorney with Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Michael K. Wright
Partner
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Birmingham, AL

Early Case Assessment, False Claims Act / Qui Tam, Healthcare, Healthcare Audits and False Claims Act Investigations, Healthcare Fraud, Medical Credentialing and Licensure, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceuticals, Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury View More

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Peer Reviews

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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