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| | Address | | 425 South Perry Street (36104), P.O. Box 116 | | Montgomery, Alabama 36101-0116 | | (Montgomery Co.) | | | |
| | Contact Information | | Phone: 334-834-7600 | | Fax: 334-263-5969 | | Visit Our Website | | http://www.hillhillcarter.com | | | | Send Us Email |  |
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| Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black, P.C. practices in the following areas of law:
General business and civil practice in all state and federal courts, including corporate, real estate, utility, tax, environmental and construction law, commercial litigation, employment law, general litigation, including insurance, aviation, professional liability, education law, product liability, worker's compensation and corporate litigation. | | Year Established: 1924 | Firm Profile:
Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black, P.C. was founded in 1924 by Thomas B. Hill, Jr. who was later joined by William Inge Hill, James Stovall, and James J. Carter to form the firm, Hill, Hill, Stovall & Carter. The present firm evolved from growth and diversification primarily in the fields of litigation, business, taxation and estates, and real estate. Various members have served as presidents of the Alabama State Bar Association, bar commissioners, and interim appellate and trial court judicial appointments. The firm has emphasized diversification and specialization in all fields. Its business section includes practice in federal, state and local taxation, estate planning, banking, probate, bankruptcy, employee benefits, construction, real estate and corporate work. The litigation section practices in all fields of general litigation including insurance defense, products liability, professional liability, aviation, municipal defense, civil rights, construction, commercial, and corporate litigation. Although the size of the firm and complexity of practice have increased over the years, its objectives have remained unchanged. These objectives are predicated on a dedication to legal excellence, integrity, and welfare of clients. | | Firm Size: 20 | Representative Clients:
Alabama Gas Corp.; Alabama Emergency Room Administrative Services, Inc.; Alabama Municipal Insurance Corp.; Alabama Risk Management for Schools; Aronov Realty Company, Inc.; Blue & Gray Association, Inc.; Continental Eagle Corp.; Diesel Equipment Company, Inc.; Edwards Construction Co.; H & S Contracting; Clement Contracting, Inc.; Nichols, Meinert & Associates Architects; MTS Construction, Inc.; Paragon Construction & Development Co.; Raytheon Aircraft Services; Seay & Litchfield, Architects; Wadsworth-Phillips Contractors, Inc.; Alabama Medical Licensure Commission; Alabama Board of Medical Examiners; Montgomery Eye Physicians, P.C.; Constructions Claims Management; HCC Employer Services, Inc.; U.S. Specialty Insurance Company; Healthcare Workers Compensation Trust Fund; Coastal Insurance Group; State Employee Injury Compensation Trust Fund; Jenkins Brick Company; Jim Bishop Cabinets, Inc.; Mills-Conoly Engineering, P.C.; Rutland Developers, Inc.; Southern Sash Supply of Montgomery, Inc.; Standard-Taylor Industries, Inc.; The Saint James School; Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.; Zachry Construction Corporation; Zgouvas & Associates, Engineering Consultants, Inc. Associations: Alabama League of Municipalities; Montgomery Area Association of Realtors, Inc. Financial Groups: Regions Bank; Compass Bank; Sterling Bank; Wachovia Bank. Transportation Groups: AAA Cooper Motor Lines, Inc.; Capitol Motors Lines; Capital Trailways; Continental Trailways Cos.; Colonial Trailways; Greyhound Lines, Inc.; McLendon Motor Lines; City of Montgomery; Weyerhaeuser Company. |
STATE COUNSEL FOR: General Telephone Co. |
REPRESENTATIVE INSURANCE OR LITIGATION CLIENTS: AIG Aviation, Inc.; Travelers-Aetna Insurance Co.; Alabama Municipal Insurance Co.; Alfa Insurance Group; Alexsis, Inc.; Allstate Insurance Co.; American Insurance Co.; American Resources Insurance Co., Inc.; Associated Aviation Underwriters; Atlantic Richfield Oil Co.; Atlanta Casualty Insurance Co.; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Inc.; Bruce-Dodson Insurance Group; Capital Adjustment Co., Inc.; Casualty Reciprocal Exchange; CIGNA; CNA Insurance Companies; Crawford & Co.; Crum & Forster Group; Fireman's Fund Insurance Cos.; George Washington Life Insurance Co.; GAB Business Services, Inc.; Hanover Insurance Cos.; Hartford Insurance Group; Imperial Casualty and Indemnity Co.; Insurance Corporation of America; KM Administrative Services; Kemper Insurance Group; Lancer Claims Services, Inc.; Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.; National Casualty Insurance Co.; National General Insurance Co.; National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg; New England Mutual Life Insurance Co.; Northbrook Property & Casualty Insurance Co.; Occidental Insurance Company; Ohio Casualty Group; Providence Washington Insurance Co.; Scottsdale Insurance Co.; Southeast Aviation Underwriters, Inc.; Southern United Fire Ins. Co.; State Auto Insurance Co.; The State Farm Group; Transport Insurance Co.; Universal Underwriters Insurance Co.; Western Heritage Insurance Co.; Willis & Carroon Administrative Services, Inc. |
APPROVED ATTORNEYS FOR: Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation; Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company. |
GENERAL COUNSEL FOR: Montgomery County Board of Education; Autauga County Board of Education; Elmore County Board of Education. | | Thomas B. Hill, Jr. (1903-1984). | | Wm. Inge Hill (1911-1995). | | James T. Stovall (1905-1972). | | James J. Carter (1913-1985). | | William A. Oldacre (1932-1973). | | Harry Cole (1929-2000). | | Ralph A. Franco (1921-2003). | | Robert C. Black, Sr. (1934-2008). | | T. Bowen Hill, III (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1953, Alabama. Education: Barnes School; Hurt Military School, Montgomery, Alabama; University of Alabama (B.S., 1951; LL.B., 1953). Member: Montgomery County Bar Association (President, 1968-1969). Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates; Probate Law; Real Estate. Email: T. Bowen Hill, III | | William I. Hill, II (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1962, Alabama. Education: University of Alabama (B.A., 1960; J.D., 1962). [Capt., JAGC, U.S. Army, active duty, 1961-1963, honorably discharged, 1968]. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; General Liability; Insurance Litigation; Products Liability; Insurance Fraud. Email: William I. Hill, II | | James R. Seale (Shareholder) born Nashville, Tennessee; admitted to bar, 1969, Alabama; 1973, Florida; 1981, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Emory University and University of Alabama (B.A., 1966); University of Alabama (J.D., 1969). Member: Montgomery County Bar Association (President, 1986; Board of Directors and Secretary, 1982-1985); Alabama State Bar (President, 1993-1994; Board of Commissioners, 1987-1992; Executive Committee, 1988-1990; Disciplinary Commission, 1990-1992); Southern Conference of Bar Presidents (President, 1993-1994); Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys (President, 1999-2000). [Captain, JAG USAF, 1969-1972, Military Judge; Major USAFR, 1972-1982]. Practice Areas: Construction Law; Employment Law; Education Law; Professional Liability. Email: James R. Seale | | William Inge Hill, Jr. (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1974, Alabama. Education: Transylvania University (B.A., 1971); University of Alabama (J.D., 1974). Practice Areas: Shopping Center Law; Commercial Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Sales; Commercial Real Estate Development; Commercial Real Estate Financing; Commercial Law. Email: William Inge Hill, Jr. | | Randall Morgan (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1974, Alabama. Education: Auburn University (B.A., 1971); University of Maryland (J.D., 1974). Practice Areas: General Litigation; Civil Rights; Municipal Law; Products Liability; Professional Liability. Email: Randall Morgan | | Robert W. Bradford, Jr. (Shareholder) born Glasgow, Kentucky; admitted to bar, 1975, Alabama. Education: David Lipscomb College (B.A., 1972); Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1975). [United States Navy, 1966-1970]. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Aviation Crash Defense; Products Liability; Insurance Law and Litigation. Email: Robert W. Bradford, Jr. | | John M. Bolton, III (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama, 1951; admitted to bar, 1977, Alabama. Education: University of Virginia (B.A., 1974); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1977). Practice Areas: Commercial and Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Family Law; Gaming Law. | | Laura L. Crum (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1982, Alabama. Education: Sweet Briar College (A.B., 1979); University of Alabama (J.D., 1982); New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1983). Member: Montgomery County Bar Association (President, 1999; Board of Directors, 1993-2000); Alabama State Bar (Executive Committee, 1987-1992; Board of Bar Examiners, 1991-1994, 1997); Alabama Law Foundation (Treasurer, 2002—); National Conference of Bar Examiners (Multistate Essay Examination Committee, 1994-1996). Practice Areas: Taxation; Estate Planning; Probate Law; Corporate Law. Email: Laura L. Crum | | Joana Ellis (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama, 1959; admitted to bar, 1983, Alabama. Education: Samford University; Auburn University (B.S., 1979); University of Alabama (J.D., 1983). | | John R. Bradwell (Shareholder) born Albuquerque, New Mexico; admitted to bar, 1988, Alabama and U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Auburn University (B.A., 1985); University of Alabama (J.D., 1988). Practice Areas: General Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Defense; Accident and Personal Injury Litigation; Construction Litigation; Worker's Compensation. Email: John R. Bradwell | | Robert C. Black, Jr. (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1991, Alabama. Education: University of the South (B.A., 1987); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1991). Practice Areas: General Litigation; Insurance Defense; Accident and Personal Injury Litigation; Products Liability; Worker's Compensation; Transportation and Utilities Law. Email: Robert C. Black, Jr. | | Elizabeth Brannen Carter (Shareholder) born Frostproof, Florida; admitted to bar, 1994, Alabama. Education: Troy State University (B.S., Political Science and English, summa cum laude, 1991); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1994). Practice Areas: Employment Litigation and Consultation; Commercial Litigation; Torts Litigation. Email: Elizabeth Brannen Carter | | Doy Leale McCall, III (Shareholder) born Riverside, California; admitted to bar, 1994, Alabama. Education: University of the South (B.A., 1987); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1994). Practice Areas: Torts Litigation; Appellate Practice; Insurance Defense Law; Civil Rights Law; Municipal Defense; Telecommunications Law; Trucking Law; Insurance Coverage. Email: Doy Leale McCall, III | | Michael J. Cohan (Shareholder) born Washington, D.C.; admitted to bar, 1993, Alabama and Georgia. Education: The Citadel (B.S., 1986); Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 1993); United States Army (Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course, 2003). Member: Montgomery Claims Association (President). [Captain, United States Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General's Corps]. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense Litigation; Workers Compensation; Subrogation; Insurance; Employment Law; Personal Injury; Insurance Law; Products Liability; Corporate Litigation; Military Law; Education Law; Appellate Practice; Litigation; Governmental Law. Email: Michael J. Cohan | | Erika Perrone Tatum (Shareholder) born Fort Lauderdale, Florida; admitted to bar, 1996, Georgia; 1999, Alabama. Education: Florida State University (B.A., 1993); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1996). Practice Areas: Special Education; Education Law; Employment Law; Insurance Defense; Litigation. Email: Erika Perrone Tatum | | Shawn Junkins Cole (Shareholder) born Gadsden, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1993, Alabama. Education: University of Alabama (B.S., 1990); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1993). Practice Areas: Workers Compensation; Insurance; Insurance Defense; Insurance Litigation. Email: Shawn Junkins Cole | | David W. Henderson (Shareholder) born Mobile, Alabama; admitted to bar, 2002, Alabama. Education: Faulkner University (B.S., Criminal Justice, 1996); Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (J.D., 2002). [E-5 Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1994-2000]. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Automobile Insurance Defense; Litigation; Defense Litigation; Products Liability. Email: David W. Henderson | | Jayne Harrell Williams (Shareholder) born Montgomery, Alabama; admitted to bar, 2001, Alabama. Education: Florida A & M University (B.S., Political Science, 1995); Georgetown University (J.D., 2000). Practice Areas: Litigation; Appellate Practice; Education Law; Employee Discipline; Employment Discrimination. Email: Jayne Harrell Williams | | Charlanna White Spencer (Shareholder) born Dothan, Alabama, 1974; admitted to bar, 1999, Alabama. Education: Auburn University (B.A., 1996); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1999). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Defense; Products Liability; Banking Law; Water Law; Public Utility Law. | | Scott M. Speagle (Shareholder) born Norfolk, Virginia; admitted to bar, 2003, Alabama. Education: Birmingham-Southern College (B.A., History, 1996); University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.S., Biology, 1997; M.A., History, 1998; M.Ed., Biology Education, 2000); Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D., cum laude, 2003). Practice Areas: Construction Law; Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Insurance Defense. Email: Scott M. Speagle | | —————————— | | Royal C. Dumas (Associate) born Yuba City, California, 1972; admitted to bar, 2007, Alabama. Education: Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford (B.Mus., 1999); Southern Methodist University (M.M., 2002); University of Alabama (J.D., 2007). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Water Law; Amusement Law; Insurance Defense; Public Utility Law. | | W. Michael Hill, Jr. (Associate) born Huntsville, Alabama, 1981; admitted to bar, 2006, Alabama. Education: University of Alabama (B.S.B.A., Corporate Finance and Economics, with honors, 2003; J.D., 2006). Practice Areas: Intellectual Property; Litigation; Business Law; Federal Litigation; Appellate Practice. | | Pamela P. Swan (Associate) born Birmingham, Alabama; admitted to bar, 1989, Alabama. Education: University of Alabama (B.A., Communications, 1985); Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1989). Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. Email: Pamela P. Swan | | No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Persons accessing this site are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues. |
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