Defense Counsel for Employers, Insurers, Self-Insurers & Businesses

Workers’ Compensation, Liability, and Beyond—Trusted by Businesses in Alabama and Nationwide

Practical, responsive, results-driven counsel for employers, self-insured businesses, TPAs, and carriers.

Our Firm

We provide legal representation and counsel to businesses and individuals across Alabama in matters involving workers’ compensation, construction law, employers' liability, retaliatory discharge, and general insurance defense. Our practice spans all stages of litigation, from initial claims handling to appeals, ensuring comprehensive legal support tailored to each client’s needs.

Our diverse client base includes sole proprietors, small businesses, large private companies, publicly traded corporations, municipalities, self-insured entities, self-insurer funds, professional employer organizations (PEOs), staff leasing firms, employee leasing companies, insurance companies, third-party administrators, and general liability insurers.

We are equipped to represent clients from the beginning of a dispute through trial and appeals or can be engaged at any stage to provide focused and effective advocacy. Whether assisting with claims handling, defending against litigation, or advising on compliance and risk management, our firm is committed to addressing our clients’ needs with diligence and professionalism.

Our Team

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    Jonathan L. Berryhill

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    James E. Mitchell, Jr.

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Our Services

  • From workers’ compensation to liability defense, we represent employers, individuals, sole proprietors, businesses, insurers, self-insurer funds, and third-party administrators in courts across Alabama with strategic, results-driven advocacy.

  • We represent clients in appeals across Alabama’s state and federal courts, providing strategic written and oral advocacy to protect trial victories or challenge adverse rulings. Our work also includes preparing amicus curiae briefs to shape broader legal issues impacting employers, insurers, and the business community.

  • We assist employers, businesses, sole proprietors, insurers, self-insurer funds, and third-party administrators with the day-to-day challenges of claim management. From evaluating exposure and coordinating with adjusters to advising on strategy and compliance, we provide practical support designed to move claims toward efficient, cost-effective resolution.

  • We are often engaged at the front end of a claim to conduct thorough investigations, gather facts, and evaluate exposure. By working with employers, businesses, sole proprietors, insurers, self-insurer funds, and third-party administrators early in the process, we identify opportunities for efficient resolution and reduce the risk of costly litigation.

  • We provide ongoing legal support for employers, businesses, sole proprietors, insurers, self-insurer funds, and third-party administrators. Our services include advising on compliance and risk management, answering day-to-day legal questions, and drafting the documents clients need to keep operations running smoothly.

  • We assist employers, individuals, businesses, sole proprietors, insurers, self-insurer funds, and third-party administrators with drafting, reviewing, and refining contracts, policies, and other key documents. Our goal is to provide clear, practical documents that protect our clients’ interests and reduce the risk of disputes.

  • We provide customized education and training for employers, businesses, sole proprietors, insurers, self-insurer funds, and third-party administrators. From workshops on claims handling and compliance to mentoring sessions for adjusters and HR professionals, we equip our clients with practical knowledge and tools to reduce risk and strengthen outcomes.

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