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. LEGAL NOTICE
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.

There are a few new faces in The Clark Building this fall! We are excited to welcome five first-year associates, Davis B...
09/30/2026

There are a few new faces in The Clark Building this fall!

We are excited to welcome five first-year associates, Davis Boland, Jackson Clancy, Malik Howard, Sarah Frances Jackson and Andrew Weisenfeld, to our Birmingham office.

All five clerked with us before joining full-time, which made for a particularly easy welcome. All are dedicated and enthusiastic emerging attorneys, and we look forward to watching them build their litigation practice as part of our outstanding team!

Learn more about Davis, Jackson, Malik, Sarah Frances and Andrew on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoot-welcomes-five-new-associates1

Congratulations to Matt Winne, featured in Law.com's “How I Made Partner” series! Matt credits the mentors who trusted h...
09/28/2026

Congratulations to Matt Winne, featured in Law.com's “How I Made Partner” series!

Matt credits the mentors who trusted him with real responsibility early on — he tried his first case as an associate within three months of joining Lightfoot — and the work ethic that carried him the rest of the way: “I try to do my best every day to serve my clients... I also naturally have a hunger to be good at what I do. This is the profession I chose, and I want to be good at it.”

Read his full Q&A: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/matthew-winne-featured-in-lawcom-how-i-made-partner-series

Full defense verdict for our client: Congratulations to JT Thompson, Chris Yearout, and Wesley Smithart on securing a co...
09/24/2026

Full defense verdict for our client: Congratulations to JT Thompson, Chris Yearout, and Wesley Smithart on securing a complete defense verdict in a wrongful death malpractice case in Alabama.

The plaintiff, representing the estate of a deceased patient, alleged that our client, a general surgeon, and his medical practice were negligent in diagnosing and treating a surgical complication and in the patient's postoperative care. After a multi-day trial, the jury deliberated for less than an hour and found for the defense on all claims.

Congratulations team.

Read more: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoot-secures-defense-verdict-for-surgeon-and-medical-practice-in-wrongful-death-trial

Lightfoot associate Kayla Williams has joined Tulane University Law School’s Sports Law Advisory Board.A Tulane Law grad...
09/01/2026

Lightfoot associate Kayla Williams has joined Tulane University Law School’s Sports Law Advisory Board.

A Tulane Law graduate, Kayla focuses her practice on sports law and collegiate NIL. As a board member, she'll help students find mentoring and internships and advise on the school's sports law events. Congratulations, Kayla!

Learn more about the board on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/kayla-williams-joins-tulane-sports-law-advisory-board

Three Lightfoot partners were named Birmingham "Lawyers of the Year" in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America© guide: Michael...
08/26/2026

Three Lightfoot partners were named Birmingham "Lawyers of the Year" in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America© guide: Michael Bell, Lee Hollis and Jack Sharman. The honor is the guide's most exclusive, received by only one attorney per practice area per city.

Congratulations to all three, and thank you to the peers whose recognition makes this possible.

https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/3-lightfoot-attorneys-named-birmingham-lawyers-of-the-year-and-50-recognized-overall-in-2027-edition-of-best-lawyers

Five Lightfoot partners made the 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under – South: Amaobi Enyinnia, Kaitlyn Faucett, Jacob S...
08/25/2026

Five Lightfoot partners made the 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under – South: Amaobi Enyinnia, Kaitlyn Faucett, Jacob Salow, Rachelle Sanchez and Christopher Yearout. This competitive ranking lists standout young lawyers from across the country identified through Benchmark’s rigorous research process.

Congratulations to all five for this well-deserved recognition. We're proud to have this much talent on our team.

Read more on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/five-lightfoot-partners-named-to-2026-benchmark-litigation-40-under-south

Congratulations to our partners Haley Cox, Melody Eagan and Lana Olson on being named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Top...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to our partners Haley Cox, Melody Eagan and Lana Olson on being named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Top 250 Women in Litigation – South. The list honors top female trial lawyers across the region, selected after a six-month review of casework, peer input and client feedback. We’re proud to see three of our own on it again this year.

Read more about these amazing lawyers on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/haley-cox-lana-olson-melody-eagan-named-to-benchmark-litigations-top-250-women-in-litigation--south-for-2026

Congratulations to the 50 Lightfoot lawyers recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers guide. Three partners, Michael Bell, Lee...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to the 50 Lightfoot lawyers recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers guide. Three partners, Michael Bell, Lee Hollis and Jack Sharman, were named Birmingham "Lawyers of the Year" for outstanding work in various practice areas. Ten attorneys were also named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, with four appearing in the guide for the first time.

Thank you to the peers whose recognition makes this possible. Congratulations to everyone!

Read the full list on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/3-lightfoot-attorneys-named-birmingham-lawyers-of-the-year-and-50-recognized-overall-in-2027-edition-of-best-lawyers

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