Mike Vercher obtains full summary judgment

Mike Vercher obtained a full summary judgment and dismissal of the entire case in favor of an appraisal company by arguing that the limiting language of a VA approved appraisal form negated any duty to a seller that would support fraud, negligence, wantonness, and breach of contract claims. 

Blog March 6, 2013

Super Couponers bring new life to food drive

It began with a simple idea – one can of food a week throughout the year to support the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. Duncan Manley brought this idea to the firm last summer and everyone embraced. Collection bins were placed throughout the office and regular donations were made every few weeks to the … Read More

Blog February 14, 2013

Brad Hightower and Richie Thayer represent German limited liability company

Brad Hightower and Richie Thayer recently represented a German limited liability company that had obtained a judgment for money damages against an Alabama corporation in Germany. In order to domesticate the German judgment here in Alabama, they filed an action in federal district and obtained an order recognizing and enforcing the foreign country money judgment … Read More

Blog February 11, 2013

Ken Simon a finalist in the BBJ Outstanding Directors Awards

Partner Kenneth O. Simon was named a finalist in the Birmingham Business Journal’s inaugural 2013 Outstanding Directors Award honorees for his work with Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. Read the full BBJ profile at BBJ Outstanding Directors. The award is aimed at honoring directors whose service to their boards has been exceptional. Ken’s work … Read More

Blog January 28, 2013

Partner Tom Krebs featured in Business Alabama discussing another possible bank crisis

Tom Krebs is featured in the current online version of Business Alabama publication, “Ready for Another Big Bank Crisis? Bailout?” The full article will be available in the February edition of Business Alabama. The article discusses the large number of lawsuits anticipated across the country in response to the 2008 financial crisis. According to Krebs, … Read More

Blog January 24, 2013