Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC is a trial and appellate firm serving clients nationwide. Lightfoot, Franklin & White: When it matters. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

Lightfoot’s trial attorneys handle demanding and complex cases in Alabama and throughout the country. Whether you are seeking zealous representation in a high-stakes business, catastrophic injury or death case, a seasoned defense in a nationwide class action, appellate counsel to handle the appeal of a runaway jury verdict, or coordinating counsel for cases pending around the country, we can help.

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To the extent the State Bar Rules of a jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office and/or a single attorney responsible for this site, the firm designates its office in Birmingham, Alabama as its principal office and designates Wynn M. Shuford as the attorney responsible for this site. Unless specifically noted, the attorneys are not Board Certified in the areas of law in which they practice. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Lightfoot has once again earned prominent rankings in the Chambers USA Guide, including Band 1 recognition for both Liti...
06/04/2026

Lightfoot has once again earned prominent rankings in the Chambers USA Guide, including Band 1 recognition for both Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Alabama.

The firm was also recognized for commercial litigation in Houston, environmental, appellate and medical malpractice defense work in Alabama and product liability and mass torts nationwide. Twenty Lightfoot attorneys were individually recognized for their legal skill, client service and professional excellence.

Thank you to our clients for their trust and partnership, and congratulations to all of our ranked attorneys and practice teams on this outstanding recognition.

Read the full 2026 Chambers USA results: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoot-again-earns-prominent-practice-individual-rankings-in-2026-chambers-usa-guide

We’re proud to share that Lightfoot associate Kayla Williams has again been named to The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 ...
06/01/2026

We’re proud to share that Lightfoot associate Kayla Williams has again been named to The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 in Alabama for 2026.

This exclusive recognition is an invitation-only honor recognizing the top 40 African American lawyers under 40 in each state for their outstanding legal skills, leadership and contributions to the profession.

Kayla handles toxic torts, product liability and employment discrimination, and as a former competitive gymnast, she brings perspective to matters involving collegiate name, image and likeness (NIL) issues.

Congrats Kayla!

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Brandon Essig drew on his experience as a Marine Corps attorney in Iraq to explor...
05/28/2026

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Brandon Essig drew on his experience as a Marine Corps attorney in Iraq to explore how discipline, curiosity and empathy shape effective internal investigations.

From a fire hazard in troop housing to a cultural misunderstanding at a checkpoint, his stories underscored how investigators who ask tough questions and approach people with fairness can uncover real root causes and strengthen organizations from within.

Read the full summary of his presentation along with a recap of the rest of the event here: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/our-work/top-takeaways-from-lightfoots-third-client-roundtable

Congratulations to our managing partner, Wes Gilchrist, who was honored as a 2026 “Emerging Influencer” by the Birmingha...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to our managing partner, Wes Gilchrist, who was honored as a 2026 “Emerging Influencer” by the Birmingham Business Journal — recognizing leaders with proven track records who have stepped into highly influential roles and are making Birmingham a better place to live and work.

Wes was honored among 12 professionals from across the community at a gala celebrating the city’s most impactful leaders. We’re proud to see his work acknowledged beyond the firm.

Congratulations, Wes!

Lightfoot was named a finalist for the Litigation Departments of the Year - Product Liability category and a finalist fo...
05/26/2026

Lightfoot was named a finalist for the Litigation Departments of the Year - Product Liability category and a finalist for Best Legal Innovation at the 2026 ALM Southeastern Legal Awards on May 8.

“Being named a finalist in both categories reflects the breadth of what Lightfoot does well—a commitment to innovation in the practice of law that applies across all of our practice areas and expertise in defending a wide range of product manufacturers in product liability cases,” said Wes Gilchrist, Lightfoot’s managing partner. “We’re proud to be recognized among the leading firms in the region.”

Learn more on our website:
https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoot-honored-at-2026-alm-southeastern-legal-awards-gala

AI isn’t just about speeding up tasks; it can reimagine the entire litigation workflow. At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Round...
05/14/2026

AI isn’t just about speeding up tasks; it can reimagine the entire litigation workflow. At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Jack Sharman and Rachelle Sanchez shared how AI-assisted tools help lawyers work smarter by summarizing long pleadings, surfacing key themes early and enhancing strategic capabilities.

They also emphasized the importance of maintaining human oversight at the center.

Read the full summary of their presentation along with a recap of the rest of the event here: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/our-work/top-takeaways-from-lightfoots-third-client-roundtable

Partner Chandler Bailey presented on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at the recent 2026 ABA Motor Vehicle Prod...
05/13/2026

Partner Chandler Bailey presented on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at the recent 2026 ABA Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference. His panel included counsel from General Motors, Toyota and Bush Seyferth, and covered new regulations mandating automatic emergency braking, the real-world capabilities and limitations of ADAS and what consumers have come to expect from these technologies. Partner Matt Winne also attended.

Read more about the event on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/chandler-bailey-discusses-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-at-aba-motor-vehicle-conference

Lightfoot partners Lana Olson, Ashby Pate and Rachelle Sanchez led sessions at the Trial Network’s “Dry Heat, Hot Takes:...
05/11/2026

Lightfoot partners Lana Olson, Ashby Pate and Rachelle Sanchez led sessions at the Trial Network’s “Dry Heat, Hot Takes: From Voir Dire to Verdict” conference on April 24-25 in Arizona.

Their sessions covered the evolving tactics of the plaintiffs’ bar, why appellate counsel should be at the table from day one and how to craft more effective AI prompts in litigation—all topics at the center of where trial practice is headed.

Read more about the event on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/three-lightfoot-attorneys-speak-at-the-trial-networks-dry-heat-hot-takes-from-voir-dire-to-verdict-conference

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Amaobi Enyinnia broke down what’s next for tort reform in his presentation, “Deco...
05/08/2026

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Amaobi Enyinnia broke down what’s next for tort reform in his presentation, “Decoding Tort Reform and What It Means for Defense Counsel.”

From Georgia’s 2025 changes to new trends in litigation funding transparency across multiple states, the session explored how these shifts will reshape defense litigation strategy.

Read the full summary of their presentation along with a recap of the rest of the event here: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/our-work/top-takeaways-from-lightfoots-third-client-roundtable

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