Thompson Burton expands to Huntsville; Maples Law joins firm

Thompson Burton has expanded to Huntsville, Alabama, with Maples Law Firm, PC joining the middle Tennessee based firm. The combined firm will have offices in Huntsville, Alabama, and in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee, and adds commercial litigation and bankruptcy/debtors’ counsel depth via experienced attorneys Stuart M. Maples and Mary Ena Heath. “Ronn Steen, Thompson Burton […]

Small businesses brace as Corporate Transparency Act showdown comes to a head in downtown Huntsville courts

In 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was introduced with the aim of bolstering transparency in entity structures and ownership to combat financial crimes.  However, as the January 1, 2024 effective date looms, businesses are scrambling to understand and comply with its provisions. Initially overlooked by accounting professionals, the Corporate Transparency Act, which will require […]

Eric Moore promoted to partner at Patterson + Sheridan

Eric Moore has been promoted to partner at the intellectual property and technology law firm Patterson + Sheridan LLP. Moore will be working in Huntsville and Dallas for the firm. He has worked within the computer science discipline for more than a decade, first entering the field as a developer of military software. “It is […]

FirstBank Expands Its Footprint With a New Branch in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL – FirstBank announced the opening of a new branch in Huntsville, Alabama. The Providence branch in the MidCity area marks the bank’s fourth location in the state. The new branch will be a full-service bank with an ATM and instant issue debit card machine. Mortgage and investment services will also be available at this […]

Bradley’s Harold Stephens honored with President’s Award by Alabama State Bar Association

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the Alabama State Bar Association has recognized H. Harold Stephens with the President’s Award. The President’s Award is presented annually to members of the bar who exemplify the motto of the Alabama State Bar, “Lawyers Render Service.” Mr. Stephens was among the 2022 recipients […]

On Grief and Success: Huntsville Small Business Owner LaTasha Allison of HopeE Notary Gives Back

Born and raised in Huntsville, HopeE Notary founder LaTasha Allison provides an example of the blending of enterprise and community-mindedness found in the local community.  Allison found herself at a low point in her life following the death of her mother from kidney disease. “When you’re going through that type of grief you need something […]

Huntsville Lawyers Answer Questions about Business and Vaccinations for Employers and Employees

As the pandemic and its variants linger, companies are under increasing pressure to mandate vaccines. Employers and employees alike are beginning to question the legal ramifications of mandates in Madison County, as well as seeking clarifications about their potential culpability in enforcing them. Both parties have a flurry of questions ranging from ‘Can a business […]

42 Huntsville Lawyers Earn Status of “Best Lawyers in America”

A total of 42 Huntsville lawyers have been included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The publication provided by legal rating service Best Lawyers has been one of the most prized recognitions a lawyer can receive from his or her peers. Readers have turned to the list annually for reliable and […]

Dentons Launches Combination with Sirote in Alabama

Dentons has launched its combination with Alabama law firm Sirote & Permutt., the company announced.  The merger was announced last December. Dentons said the combination with Sirote builds on the momentum of its series of combinations dedicated to advancing the first national US law firm. Dentons Sirote has  offices in Alabama — Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, […]

Bellefonte Nuclear Plant Sale Dispute Heading to Trial

SCOTTSBORO — The 2½ -year courtroom battle involving the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant is going to last a while longer. U.S. District Judge Liles Burke has denied motions of summary from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nuclear Development LLC after each side presented oral arguments in February. No trial date has been set. In his order, […]