36 SDF attorneys are listed in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America, with Will Axon, Alan Bean, Jay Ezelle, Christian Hines, John McCall, and Scott Stevens also recognized as Best Lawyers – 2027 Lawyer of the Year.
Starnes attorneys obtained a defense verdict for a cardiologist after a five-day trial in a medical malpractice wrongful death case alleging failure to place a stent during a heart catheterization procedure. https://t.co/T7K8xHrO3g
Proud to announce the addition of 6 talented lawyers to our Tennessee office in Franklin. Welcome Partners Eric Miles, Renee Stewart, Briggs Dixson & Linda Nathenson, and Associates Carly Moses & Kyra Frank. Our Tennessee team now stands at 11 lawyers strong.
SDF is proud to announce that Robert P. "Bob" MacKenzie, III has been awarded the J. Anthony “Tony” McLain Professionalism Award by the Alabama State Bar. In honor of Tony McLain, this award recognizes service in the advancement of professionalism. https://t.co/qORVJLe6Af
Starnes attorneys Ben Presley, Tony Davis & Sybil Newton secured a major victory in the Alabama Supreme Court for an Alabama municipality. See full story here: https://t.co/twn282nP4M
Congratulations to Starnes Davis Florie attorneys Kirby Howard and John Hemmings on securing a summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Mobile County on behalf of a nonprofit housing authority. https://t.co/qFMdsWUJ71
Starnes attorney Scott Salter recently presented a webinar for the Medical Association of the State of Alabama on "Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice." https://t.co/AjkSgUvpJy
Congratulations to Kirby Howard of Starnes Davis Florie LLP on his election as Secretary/Treasurer of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA). We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Kirby’s leadership and dedication to ADLA.
Starnes Davis Florie keeps holding strong. Alabama federal judge refuses to disturb the $256M verdict in the RICO + defamation case. https://t.co/nkaqTVcJ1D
Starnes Davis Florie LLP has been ranked among the top firms in Alabama in the 2026 Chambers USA for General Commercial Litigation, Environment, Medical Malpractice Defense, and Labor & Employment. 15 of our partners also recognized as "Top Leaders in their field."
Starnes Davis Florie was a proud sponsor of Baptist Health Foundation's Wine, Women & Shoes Benefit, held on April 23, 2026. A big shoutout to our outstanding female attorneys: Laura Alice Hillhouse, Amber Whillock, Marjorie Cope, Allison Adams, and Mary Pat Grizzle.
SDF attorneys Scott Stevens, Sybil Newton & Amber Whillock secured a favorable written opinion from Florida’s First District Court of Appeal, affirming the dismissal, with prejudice, of malicious prosecution and civil conspiracy claims against our client. https://t.co/Gdg7gzDB7A
Starnes attorneys, Breanna Young and Grace Ann Azar obtained a complete dismissal of fraud and identity theft claims against an individual dentist pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Read more: https://t.co/eHUNZCSwrL