Hare Wynn is proud to welcome two new lawyers to the firm. Justin Jones has joined Hare Wynn as a partner, and Monroe Thornton has joined the firm as an associate.
by Brian SnipesHare Wynn welcomes two new lawyers
Justin is an experienced trial lawyer. Justin is a 2009 graduate of Cumberland School of Law and, prior to joining Hare Wynn, he practiced civil litigation for 15 years in his hometown, Jasper, Alabama. There, he successfully prosecuted wrongful death and personal injury claims across the legal spectrum, including medical malpractice, product liability, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, and environmental torts, recovering millions of dollars in compensation and support for hundreds of victims and their families. As part of Hare Wynn’s Medical Malpractice Team, today, Justin’s primary practice is dedicated to advocating for patients who have suffered harm because of negligent medical care.
Monroe graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2023, as a member of its nationally recognized trial team. Since then, Monroe has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury lawsuits. He has successfully handled all aspects of jury trials from voir dire to closing arguments. Now, Monroe concentrates most of his practice on medical malpractice.
In its second century of practice, Hare Wynn has recovered billions of dollars for its clients in medical malpractice, personal injury, and class action cases. Hare Wynn is proud that Justin and Monroe will be helping to continue the firm’s legacy of success.
by Brian SnipesCongratulations to Partner Ashley Peinhardt for being named to the Top Women Attorneys In The Metro 2024 by B-Metro Magazine!
Ashley Peinhardt – Partner and Trial Attorney
This award recognizes female attorneys for their excellence in the field of law, education, and community involvement.
See the full issue here – https://b-metro.com/2024/10/15/top-women-attorneys-2024/
by Brian SnipesHare Wynn wins $6 million wrongful death verdict in Dothan
Hare Wynn attorneys Ashley Peinhardt and Leon Ashford won a $6 million verdict for the family of Anne Davis, who died as a result of her doctor’s failure to identify an infection that led to sepsis. In 2017, Ms. Davis suffered severe pain after coming home following gallbladder surgery. As it turned out, Ms. Davis had a bile leak that had led to an infection. When Ms. Davis went to see the on-call doctor at a surgical clinic, however, she was told that it was okay for her to go home. Hours later, Ms. Davis developed sepsis and then died as a result. Experts testified at trial that the on-call doctor should have immediately sent Ms. Davis to the emergency room and that prompt treatment at the emergency room would have most likely prevented Ms. Davis’ death. The case was tried over the course of six days in Houston County, Alabama, and the jury deliberated for less than an hour before delivering its verdict on September 17.
Hare Wynn is one of the most prominent firms in Alabama that represents injured patients and their families in medical malpractice actions. Since 2013, Hare Wynn has recovered over $150 million for its clients in medical malpractice actions.
In the news:
Family awarded millions after winning lawsuit against Dothan doctors, claiming woman died due to botched care | https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/family-awarded-millions-after-winning-lawsuit-against-dothan-doctors-claiming-woman-died-due-to-botched-care/
Jurors order Dothan doctor to pay $6 million to family of woman who died due to medical malpractice | https://www.wtvy.com/2024/09/18/jurors-order-dothan-doctor-pay-6-million-family-woman-who-died-due-medical-malpractice/
Alabama doctor blames woman who died after surgery, loses $6 million lawsuit | https://www.al.com/news/2024/09/alabama-doctor-blames-woman-who-died-after-surgery-loses-6-million-lawsuit.html
Doctor told couple that wife’s post-surgery pain was normal, then she died, suit says | https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article292685639.html
by Brian SnipesAll Hare Wynn partners recognized by Best Lawyers in America; Leon Ashford and Scott Powell receive Lawyer of the Year awards
Hare Wynn is pleased to announce that all of its partners have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2025. Best Lawyers in America selects lawyers for recognition based entirely on a peer-review process, and only the top 6 percent of practicing lawyers in the United States receive this honor.
Best Lawyers in America honors Hare Wynn lawyers in the following practice areas for 2025:
Leon Ashford: bet-the-company litigation; commercial litigation; medical malpractice law – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs; product liability litigation – plaintiffs; transportation law
Devan Byrd: personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Alva Caine: commercial litigation; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Ralph Cook: commercial litigation; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs; product liability litigation – plaintiffs
Jason Earley: mass tort litigation/class actions – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Bruce McKee: appellate practice; bet-the-company litigation; commercial litigation; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Ashley Peinhardt: medical malpractice law – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Scott Powell: bet-the-company litigation; commercial litigation; mass tort litigation/class actions – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs; qui tam law
Chris Randolph: commercial litigation; mass tort litigation/class actions – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Shay Samples: medical malpractice law – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs; product liability litigation – plaintiffs
Tempe Smith: commercial litigation; mass tort litigation/class actions – plaintiffs; personal injury litigation – plaintiffs
Two Hare Wynn lawyers received Lawyer of the Year awards from Best Lawyers in America for being ranked by their peers as the top lawyer in the Birmingham area in one or more practice areas. Leon Ashford received the Lawyer of the Year award for the Birmingham area in both the areas of product liability litigation – plaintiffs and in transportation law. Scott Powell is Lawyer of the Year for the Birmingham area in mass tort litigation/class actions – plaintiffs.
In its second century of practice, Hare Wynn represents injured individuals and small businesses throughout Alabama and has recovered billions of dollars for its clients.
by Brian SnipesHare Wynn represents area baseball star injured by falling tree on golf course
Grayson Pope, a high school baseball star, was severely injured on June 6, 2023, when a storm caused a tree to fall on his golf cart at Trussville Country Club. He sustained traumatic brain injuries, leading to a 42-day hospitalization and extensive rehabilitation. A lawsuit has been filed by Hare Wynn against the golf course’s owners and operators, alleging negligence in failing to install a storm warning system and remove dangerous trees and limbs. The complaint details these accusations and seeks accountability for the incident.
by Brian SnipesHare Wynn Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Hare Wynn is pleased to announce that nine of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers® in the following practice areas. Hare Wynn is one of very few law firms to have 100 percent of its partners recognized by Best Lawyers.®
Leon Ashford:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
Ralph Cook:
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Jason Earley:
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Bruce McKee:
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Ashley Peinhardt:
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Scott Powell:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Chris Randolph:
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Shay Samples:
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Tempe Smith:
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs