About the Firm

Pictured: Partners of Starnes & Atchison
Since 1975, Starnes & Atchison LLP has become the largest firm in Alabama to devote itself exclusively to litigation. More than 60 attorneys strong, the firm maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, including a new full service labor and employment litigation section. The firm works for clients in a variety of areas: from corporations, hospitals, banks, and municipalities to doctors, attorneys, architects, and accountants.
Starnes & Atchison's attorneys collectively handle a high number of complex jury trials and rank among the most experienced litigators in the South. They are known for their courtroom presence, and handle business, securities and malpractice cases with skill and finesse. The firm continues to be recognized by colleagues and institutions across the Southeast:
- Four of the firm's partners are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Seven partners are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Ten of the firm's attorneys are listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2008
- Five partners are recognized in the 2007 Chambers USA rankings among the top 25 commercial litigators in Alabama
Starnes & Atchison is a responsive, talented firm that takes pride in maintaining state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive legal and medical libraries. The firm's lawyers expand and improve their knowledge base through periodic in-house legal education programs.
Chambers USA is an independent guide to the legal profession that rates law firms and attorneys across the nation through in-depth client interviews. Chambers USA has described Starnes & Atchison as follows:
"If you are looking for a defense firm in the Southeast, not just Alabama, call these guys first."
Learn more about our areas of practice, our focus on diversity, our pro bono contributions, and career opportunities, or browse current news archives at Starnes & Atchison.

