Since 1975, Starnes Davis Florie LLP has become one of the largest firms in Alabama to devote itself exclusively to litigation.
Starnes Davis Florie LLP is a general civil practice law firm exclusively committed to the trial and resolution of civil litigation. The Firm practice involves diverse clients including physicians, attorneys, hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical personnel, banks, corporations, governments, municipalities, insurance companies, architects, engineers, construction companies, self-insured clients and a variety of professionals. The types of cases these clients bring to the Firm include torts, contract actions, corporate disputes, property disputes, securities litigation, workmen's compensation matters, motor vehicle accidents, professional liability actions (including legal, medical and other professional matters), products liability actions, a variety of employment matters and other civil litigation. Firm members are active in state and local bar activities and national associations and sponsor and participate extensively as faculty members in continuing legal education programs, seminars and civil affairs.
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This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
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Client Champion Awards
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and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Starnes Davis Florie LLP got this award in 2021
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
Scott was wonderful. He represented our strong ethics and morals. His closing argument was very succinct and clear. He is charming and friendly. He has a very bright future ahead of him, and I would recommend him to anyone.
All Partners and Associates are members of the Alabama State Bar Association.
Representative Clients
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Abercrombie & Fitch; Accredited Surety & Casualty Company; ACE USA; ADS Construction, Inc.; Aegon Direct Marketing Services, Inc.; AJS Associates, Inc. d/b/a KFC; Alabama Guardrail, Inc.; Alabama League of Municipalities; Alabama Municipal Insurance Corp.; ALAS; Alimak Hek Group AB; Allianz - Hull and Marine Liabilities; Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp.; Allstar Financial Group; Allstate Insurance Co.; Altec Industries, Inc.; Alteris; American Equity Underwriters; American Family Insurance Group; American Health Insurance Co.; American Heritage Life Insurance Co.; American Longshore Mutual Association; American Mining Co.; American National Insurance Co.; American Southern Insurance Company; Arch Insurance Co.; Ascension Health Care; Asset Acceptance LLC; Atlantic United Construction Co.; Atlas CopCo; Attorneys Insurance Mutual; Attorneys Liability Assurance Society; Austin Industries; Autrey Greer & Sons, Inc.; Banc of America Securities LLC; Bancorp South, Inc.; Behavioral Health Systems; BellSouth; BlueHippo Funding, LLC; BNY Capital Markets, Inc.; Bohannon Houston, Inc.; British Insurance; Brownell Travel, Inc.; Burgin Construction Co., Inc.; Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.; Cardiology Consultants, PC; Central State Bank; Chartis; Chase Securities Inc.; Cherokee County Health Care Authority; Chicago Pneumatic Tool; Chubb Group Insurance; City of Atmore; City of Bessemer; City of Brewton; City of Calera; City of Fairfield; City of Helena; City of Homewood; City of Irondale; City of Montevallo; City of Mountain Brook; City of Pelham; City of Rainsville; City of Tarrant; City of Trussville; City of Tuscumbia; City of Vestavia Hills; Clarkitects, PC; CNA Insurance Co.; CNA Surety; Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc; Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds; Comerica Bank; Cooper Marine and Timberlands; Correctional Medical Services, Inc.; Corizon, Inc.; Cowen & Company; Credit Suisse; Crimson Shipping; Crowne Management, LLC; CVS Pharmacy; Dabb, Inc. d/b/a McDonald's; Danaher Corporation; DBR, Inc. d/b/a McDonald's; Deutsche Bank AG; Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.; Document and Packaging Brothers, Inc.; Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.; Drummond Co., Inc.; Emerald Coast Utilities Authority; Emory University; Eton Park Capital Management; Farmers Insurance Co.; Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland; Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Co.; First Boston LLC; First Response; First Union Securities, Inc.; Fleet Securities, Inc.; Fluke Corporation; Food Giant Supermarkets, Inc.; Gaillard Builders; Gallagher Bassett Services; Gates Corporation; GE Capital Corporation; GE Healthcare Financial Services, Inc.; General Motors Corporation; Gentiva Health Services; Georgia Pacific Corporation; Georgia Surety Co.; GlaxoSmithKline Plc.; Global Aerospace; Gold-Cup Coffee Services, Inc.; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Golden Living; Gonzalez-Strength & Associates; Gorrie-Regan & Associates, Inc.; Great American Insurance Co.; Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company; Grimes + Architects, Inc.; Group 4, LLC d/b/a TVS Filters; GTE; GTE Mobilnet; Hanover Insurance Co.; Harbert Management Corporation; Hardy Corporation; Hart & Cooley, Inc.; Hartford Insurance; Health Partners of Alabama, Inc.; Hek Manufacturing BV; Hendon & Huckestein Architects, PC; Hennessy Industries, Inc.; Henson Engineering; Herrington Architects; Hibbett Sports, Inc.; Hoffmann, Inc.; Home Depot; Homeowners Loan Corp.; HRA Risk Services; Hudson Advisors; ICFAI University; Independent Marine Consultants; Insurance Company of the West; Interiorscapes, Inc.; International Fidelity Insurance Co.; Intervect USA, Inc.; Jackson-Renfro & Associates; Jani-King Franchising, Inc.; Jefferies & Company, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.; Kemper Insurance Co.; Kersey & Luttrell Architects, PC; Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co.; LE Stiffler Engineers, Inc.; Liberty Mutual; Liberty Mutual Surety; Lifeguard Transportation Service, Inc.; Live Nation; Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Inc.; Markel Insurance Co.; Marshall Bankfirst Corp.; Marshall Financial Inc.; Marshall Investments Corporation; Master Datacomm, Inc.; Matter Management, Inc.; McFadyen O'Briant Consulting Engineers, Inc.; McGiffert & Associates, LLC; Meadowbrook ASI Insurance Group; Mediacom Southeast, Inc.; Mercedes Benz USA, LLC; Millenium Risk Managers; Milos Tea Company; Monumental Life Insurance Co.; Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated; Mr. Appliance Corp.; Murphy Oil USA, Inc.; Murray, Inc.; NatCity Investments, Inc.; National Linen Services; National Service Industries; NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC; National Bank of Commerce; National Healthcare Association, Inc.; NBC Securities, Inc.; Newton Oldacre McDonald, LLC; NHS Management, LLC; Nokia, Inc.; Noland Heath Services, Inc.; Novartis; Ohio Casualty; Old Republic Surety Co.; Park, Inc. d/b/a Everything Parking; Party City; Pell City; PNC Bank, National Association; PMA Insurance Co.; Primerica Financial Services; ProAssurance, Inc.; ProAssurance Casualty Co.; Protective Life Insurance Co.; RBC Bank(USA); Research Solvents & Chemicals, Inc.; Rheem Manufacturing; RLI Insurance Company; Robinson-Adams; Saad's Healthcare Services; Sain Associates; Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.; Shelby County; SKT Architects; SMS Siemag; Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.; Sony Corporation of America; Sony Electronics, Inc.; South & Associates; Southern Energy Homes; Southern Engineering Co.; SPX Corporation; St. Paul/ Travelers; St. Vincent's Health System; State Farm Insurance Co.; Stonebridge Life Insurance Co.; Stothard Engineering, Inc.; SuccessEHS; Summit Housing Partners, Inc.; Texas Pacific Group (TPG Capital); The Dwyer Group, Inc.; The Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York; The Marshall Group; The Procter & Gamble Company; Thermasys Corporation; Thornton Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a McDonald's; TIG Insurance Co.; Timberline Homes; T-Mobile; Town of Mulga; Town of Parrish; Town of Wilton; Town of Woodstock; Travelers Insurance Co.; Turenne & Associates, LLC; Twin Pines Coal Co., Inc.; UAB Research Foundation; UBS AG; UBS Securities, LLC; Ullico Casualty Company; University of Alabama; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama Health Services Foundation; University of Alabama in Huntsville; URS Engineering & Construction; Verizon; Verizon Wireless; Vertellus Specialties, Inc.; Vinson Guard Service, Inc.; Walter Energy, Inc.; Western Heritage Insurance Company; Western Surety Co.; Westfield Insurance Group; Westminster Village; Whitaker and Rawson Inc; Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.; Womack Machine; Woodcrest Service, Inc.; Zurich Companies; Zurich Insurance Co.
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