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184 Commerce Street Montgomery, AL 36111 |
| Website: | http://www.rsjg.com |
| Phone: | 334-206-3234 |
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General Counsel for Alabama Press Association. Represent newspapers and broadcasters and private entities seeking access to public records and meetings.
Have defended insurance carriers in all lines in bad faith, coverage and fraud claims in several states.
Have defended a variety of manufacturers of products in cases brought under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrin.
Have represented developers, owners, contractors, architects and engineers in a variety of construction project related claims in suit and arbitrations.
Defend banks in lender liability, fair debt collection practices, credit reporting and other civil litigation.
Have defended newspapers, radio stations and television stations in libel suits by private individuals and public figures.
Have applied for copyright protection for clients for books, magazines and other trade publications.
Have obtained trademarks for various businesses.
Have defended class actions in suits against manufacturers, insurance companies and banks.
Defended and prosecuted breach of oil & gas lease claims, royalty and working interest disputes against operator.
Have defended cases claiming copyright infringement by newspapers and prosecuted cases claiming copyright infringemen by competing business publications.
Have prosecuted trademark infringement actions for publisher of directories.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Curia Honoris | Member | N/A |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | N/A |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 1985 - 1900 |
| Media Law Resource Center, Defense Counsel Section | Member | 2005 - 1900 |
| Media Law Resource Center, Defense Counsel Section | Member | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association (Alabama chapter) | Member | 2007 - 1900 |
| Federal Bar Association (Alabama chapter) | Member | N/A |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Associate | N/A |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Associate | 2009 - 1900 |
| Alabama Law Foundation | Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| Alabama Law Foundation | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Product Liability Litigator of the Year | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
| Communications Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
| Distinguished AU Journalism Alumnus | Auburn University Journalism | 2006 |
| All-SEC Academic Baseball Team | Southeastern Conference | 1975 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University, Auburn | Journalism | 1975 |
| Auburn University, Auburn | Journalism | 1975 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor- Juris Doctor- Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor- Juris Doctor- Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Brown v. Alfa Life Insurance Company | Verdict for Plaintiff for $1. |
| Dykes v. Central United Life Insurance Company | Verdict for Plaintiff for $317,701. |
| Herrod v. AREAS | Defense verdict for medical practice |
| Lampkin v. Media General | Defense verdict for newspaper. |
| Smith v. Randolph Leader | Defense verdict for newspaper |
| Wyerhauser v. Southeastern Crane | Defense verdict for Southeastern Crane |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 1979 | 11/13/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Attorney General's Office | Alabama Open Meetings Act: A Manual for Public Officials | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A. | 1980 - 1900 |
| Shareholder | Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A. | N/A |
