About the Firm
Pictured: Birmingham Partners of Starnes Davis Florie
Since 1975, Starnes Davis Florie LLP has become one of the largest firms in Alabama to devote itself exclusively to litigation. More than 60 attorneys strong, the firm maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, including a 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 Davis Florie'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. Starnes Davis Florie is regularly requested to represent clients in litigation throughout the United States. The firm has attorneys licensed in six jurisdictions and has handled a wide variety of matters, including individual matters, trials, and class actions. Starnes Davis Florie 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.
Honors
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
- Sixteen of the firm's attorneys are listed in Best Lawyers in America ® 2012
- Twenty of the firm's attorneys are listed in Alabama Super Lawyers ® 2011
- Five partners are recognized in the 2011 Chambers USA rankings among the top 25 commercial litigators in Alabama
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 endorsed Starnes Davis Florie, proclaiming, "This is a premier litigation firm. It is all they do and they do it very well."
Diversity
Starnes Davis Florie has a longstanding commitment to diversity, and appreciates the range of perspectives that a diverse workplace provides. The firm attracts, retains, and promotes attorneys and staff of varying backgrounds regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, or disability. To ensure that commitment to diversity, Starnes Davis Florie continues to evaluate and implement initiatives that enhance the firm's diversity.
Pro Bono
From a firm-sponsored innovative program to provide advisory council to young defendants to voluntary representation of indigent clients, our attorneys actively give of their time in service.
