Ever wondered why civil cases in Birmingham settle 30 % faster when a seasoned litigator leads the charge? The city’s courtroom dynamics have shifted dramatically over the past decade, and the attorneys below are the driving force behind that change.
1. James “Jim” Whitaker
Jim Whitaker practices civil litigation at Whitaker & Associates in downtown Birmingham, handling complex commercial disputes, personal injury, and breach‑of‑contract cases. He twice earned the Alabama Bar’s “Top 10 Civil Litigator” award, holds a JD from Auburn University, and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (205) 555‑0123
Email: jwhitaker@whitakerlaw.com
2. Dana L. Carter
Dana Carter, a senior partner at Carter, Rhodes & Hall, focuses on employment law, discrimination, and wage‑and‑hour litigation. A 2019 “Best Lawyers” honoree, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law and speaks English and French.
Phone: (205) 555‑0198
Email: dcarter@crhlaw.com
3. Michael E. Blake
Michael Blake leads the civil trial team at Blake Law Firm, specializing in construction defects and property disputes. Recognized by Chambers USA 2025, he earned his JD from the Birmingham School of Law and is proficient in English and Mandarin.
Phone: (205) 555‑0246
Email: mblake@blakelf.com
4. Sarah J. Monroe
Sarah Monroe heads the litigation department of Monroe Legal Group, with a record in medical malpractice and product liability cases. She received the 2024 “Alabama Super Lawyer” distinction, holds a JD from Samford University, and speaks English and German.
Phone: (205) 555‑0302
Email: smonroe@monroegroup.com
5. Thomas “Tom” H. Daniels
Tom Daniels is a founding partner at Daniels & Partners, known for high‑stakes securities and shareholder litigation. He was listed in the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” in 2023, earned his JD at the University of Tennessee, and is fluent in English and Italian.
Phone: (205) 555‑0417
Email: tdaniels@danielslaw.com
6. Lisa M. Ortega
Lisa Ortega practices at Ortega & Co., focusing on consumer protection and class‑action suits. She won the 2025 “Alabama Consumer Law Advocate” award, holds a JD from the University of Alabama, and communicates in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (205) 555‑0558
Email: lorega@ortegalaw.com
7. Benjamin K. Foster
Benjamin Foster, senior counsel at Foster, Lee & Associates, handles landlord‑tenant and real‑estate litigation. He was a 2022 “Best Litigation Attorney” by Alabama Lawyers Magazine, earned his JD from Auburn University, and speaks English and Arabic.
Phone: (205) 555‑0633
Email: bfoster@flalaw.com
8. Kimberly S. Hayes
Kimberly Hayes leads civil litigation for Hayes & Quinn, concentrating on environmental and toxic tort cases. She received the 2023 “Environmental Litigator of the Year” award, holds a JD from Samford University, and is fluent in English and Russian.
Phone: (205) 555‑0741
Email: khayes@hayesq.com
9. Anthony R. Whitfield
Anthony Whitfield is a trial attorney at Whitfield Law, known for franchise and commercial lease disputes. He was honored in the 2024 “Alabama Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame,” earned his JD at the University of Alabama, and speaks English and Haitian Creole.
Phone: (205) 555‑0829
Email: awhitfield@whitfieldlaw.com
10. Rebecca L. Sinclair
Rebecca Sinclair, partner at Sinclair, Mitchell & Sons, specializes in insurance bad‑faith and contract litigation. She earned the 2025 “Top Insurance Litigator” accolade, holds a JD from Auburn University, and is proficient in English and Vietnamese.
Phone: (205) 555‑0915
Email: rsinclair@sinclairlaw.com
11. Victor A. Cheng
Victor Cheng chairs the civil litigation practice at Cheng & Associates, focusing on intellectual property and trade secret cases. He was named “Alabama’s Rising Star Litigator” in 2023, received his JD from the University of Tennessee, and speaks English and Cantonese.
Phone: (205) 555‑1042
Email: vcheng@chenglaw.com
12. Natalie J. Brooks
Natalie Brooks works at Brooks Legal Services, handling defamation and civil rights claims. She earned the 2024 “Civil Rights Advocate” award, holds a JD from Samford University, and is fluent in English and Somali.
Phone: (205) 555‑1120
Email: nbrooks@brookslegal.com
13. Christopher D. Miles
Christopher Miles is a senior litigator at Miles & Partners, focusing on maritime and admiralty disputes in the Gulf region. He was recognized in “Alabama’s Elite Trial Lawyers” 2025, earned his JD from the University of Alabama, and speaks English and Greek.
Phone: (205) 555‑1238
Email: cmiles@milespartners.com