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Briskman & Binion, P.C. was formed January 1, 1988 by Donald M. Briskman and Mack B. Binion who previously were partners in larger area firms. Prior to joining the firm in 1994, Mr. Coumanis served as an Assistant District Attorney in Mobile County for five years. The firm reflects the diverse litigation specialties of its members. Mr. Briskman concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury and wrongful death, employment, criminal defense and family law. Mr. Binion focuses on insurance, corporate, commercial and construction litigation. Mr. Coumanis devotes his trial practice to personal injury, maritime, employment and criminal law. The firm encourages professional development and its members participate in continuing legal education seminars as faculty and guest lecturers. Firm members are active in professional associations, civic and political affairs. A substantial part of the firm's practice consists of referrals from other lawyers and is the result of the firm's reputation for handling matters competently, timely and professionally with an understanding of its responsibilities to clients and referring attorneys. The firm is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Representative Cases: PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH: Marshall v. Kopesky, 361 So.2d 76 (Ala. 1978); Morrison v. Wash. Co., 700 F.2d 678 (11th Cir. 1983); James v. Brewton Motel Mgmt., 570 So.2d 1225 (Ala. 1990); PRODUCTS LIABILITY: Turner v. Azalea Box, 508 So.2d 253 (Ala. 1987); Smith v. Medtronic, Inc., 607 So.2d 156 (Ala. 1992); Wakeland v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., 996 F.Supp. 1213 (S.D. Ala. 1998); CLASS ACTIONS: Wilkins v. Dan Haggerty & Assocs., 672 So.2d 507 (Ala. 1995); Woodward v. Nor-Am Chem. Chem. Co., 1996 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7372; Johnson v. Norwest Financial Alabama, 1996 U.S. U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22319; Lyons v. The American Tobacco Co., Inc., 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18365; CONTRACTS: Desroches v. Complete Auto Transit, Inc. 409 So.2d 417 (Ala. 1982)Stewart v. State Farm, 605 So.2d 1214 (Ala. 1992); Mason & Dixon Lines, Inc. v. Byrd, 601 So.2d 68 (Ala. 1992); INSURANCE: Sweat v. Employers Cas. Co., 576 So.2d 659 (Ala. 1991); Ex Parte Employees Mutual Ins. of Wausau, 590 So.2d 888 (Ala. 1991); Hulbert v. State Farm, 723 So.2d 22 (Ala. 1998): EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS: Kitsos v. Mobile Gas Service Corp., 404 So.2d 40 (Ala. 1981); Charter Southland Hosp., Inc. v. Eades, 521 So.2d 981 (Ala. 1988); Mobile, Al - Pensacola, Fl Bldg. & Const. Trade Council v. Daugherty, 684 F.Supp. 270 (S.D. Ala. 1988); ANTITRUST: Redwing Carriers, Inc. v. McKenzie Tank Lines, Inc., 594 F.2d 114 (5th Cir. 1979); CONSTRUCTION: AmSouth Bank, N.A. v. City of Mobile, 500 So.2d 1072 (Ala. 1986); PRACTICE & PROCEDURE: Desroches v. Ryder Truck, Inc., 429 So.2d 1010 (Ala. 1983); Herring v. Cunningham, 507 So.2d 1324 (Ala. 1987); Joison Ltd. v. Taylor, 567 So.2d 862 (Ala. 1990); Baldwin Co. SÆ Assn. v. IRS, 921 F.2d 1229 (11th Cir. 1991); CRIMINAL: United States v. Belt, 574 F.2d 1234 (5th Cir. 1978); Chunn v. State, 590 So.2d 391 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991); Jessie v. State; 659 So.2d 167 (Ala.Crim.App. 1994); FAMILY LAW: Ex Parte Smith, 429 So.2d 1050 (Ala. 1983); Buckhalter v. Ala. Dept. of Pensions & Sec., 484 So.2d 1119 (Ala.Civ.App. 1986); Ex Parte Beckham, 643 So.2d 1373 (Ala. 1994); B.R.O. v. G.C.O. 646 So.2d 126 (Ala. 1994).

Statement of Practice

Civil, Criminal and Appellate Litigation in all State and Federal Courts. Personal Injury, Products Liability, Workman's Compensation, Insurance, Admiralty, Corporate, Probate and Domestic Law.

Representative Clients:

Georgia Pacific Corporation
The Industrial Development Board of the City of Mobile, AL
The Industrial Park Board of Mobile County, AL
Retirement Systems of Alabama
Square D Company
Gulf Distributing Company
Mitchell Brothers, Inc.
JBL Properties, Ltd.
Tes Contracting Company, Inc.
Industrial Water Services, Inc.
Johnson & Associates, LLC
Sonitrol of Mobile, Inc.
Saunders Engine and Equipment Company, Inc.
Randy Broadway Construction Co., Inc.
T.R. Miller Mill Co., Inc.
Cedar Creek Land & Timber, Inc.
Wal-Tech Value Services, Inc.
Waffle House, Inc.
United Parcel Services, Inc.
RBC Centura
RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.
T. Leavell and Associates, Inc.
Radisson Admiral Semmes, Inc.
Little Sisters of the Poor, Sacred Heart Home
Greek Orthodox Church (Mobile).

References:

RBC Centura
Regions Bank.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
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Address

205 Church Street P.O. Box 43
Mobile, AL 36601, (Mobile Co.)

Phone

Phone: 251-433-7600
Fax: 251-433-4485
URL: http://www.briskmanbinion.com
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Website

http://www.briskman-binion.net

Office Hours

Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only

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Sarah Bond Dorger (Associate) born Louisville, Kentucky, 1975; admitted to bar, 2000, Alabama; 2001, Florida and Louisiana. Education: Spring Hill College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1997); Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University (J.D., 2000). Member: Mobile County Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; Florida State Bar; Louisiana State Bar. Languages: English. Practice Areas: Litigation; Torts; Appellate Practice; Corporate Litigation.

Samuel J. Briskman (Associate) born Mobile, Alabama, 1977; admitted to bar, 2002, Alabama; 2003, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama. Education: Elon College (B.A., 1999); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 2002). Student Materials Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Fraud; Criminal Law; Public School Law; Insurance Defense.

OF COUNSEL

Margaret M. Miller (Of Counsel) born 1976; admitted to bar, 2001, Alabama; 2003, Mississippi. Education: Spring Hill College (B.A., cum laude, 1998); University of Alabama (J.D., 2001). Member: Alabama State Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; The Mississippi Bar; Mobile Bar Association (Treasurer, 2007); American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Complex Litigation; Extra Contractual; Insurance Defense; General Liability; Business Litigation.