Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC is a trial and appellate firm serving clients nationwide. Lightfoot, Franklin & White: When it matters. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

Lightfoot’s trial attorneys handle demanding and complex cases in Alabama and throughout the country. Whether you are seeking zealous representation in a high-stakes business, catastrophic injury or death case, a seasoned defense in a nationwide class action, appellate counsel to handle the appeal of a runaway jury verdict, or coordinating counsel for cases pending around the country, we can help.

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To the extent the State Bar Rules of a jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office and/or a single attorney responsible for this site, the firm designates its office in Birmingham, Alabama as its principal office and designates Wynn M. Shuford as the attorney responsible for this site. Unless specifically noted, the attorneys are not Board Certified in the areas of law in which they practice. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Please join us in congratulating Lightfoot partner Terry McCarthy on receiving the Alabama State Bar President’s Award f...
06/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating Lightfoot partner Terry McCarthy on receiving the Alabama State Bar President’s Award for 2026.

The award honors lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding service to the legal profession and their communities, and is given to just two lawyers per year. Throughout his career, Terry has been a trusted trial and appellate advocate, a respected authority on Alabama evidence law and a leading contributor to legal scholarship.

We are proud to see Terry’s contributions recognized with this distinguished honor.

At our 2025 Client Roundtable, Terry McCarthy and Sandy Hooper provided a behind-the-scenes look at how undisclosed thir...
06/12/2026

At our 2025 Client Roundtable, Terry McCarthy and Sandy Hooper provided a behind-the-scenes look at how undisclosed third-party litigation funding can impact case value, particularly in personal injury matters.

Their presentation broke down real-world discovery tactics, motion strategies and evidentiary tools that help defense teams reveal hidden financial relationships and bring fairness back to case valuation.

Read the full summary of their presentation along with a recap of the rest of the event here: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/our-work/top-takeaways-from-lightfoots-third-client-roundtable

We’re proud of Lightfoot partners Amaobi Enyinnia, Kaitlyn Faucett, Amie Vague and Matt Winne for their selection to the...
06/11/2026

We’re proud of Lightfoot partners Amaobi Enyinnia, Kaitlyn Faucett, Amie Vague and Matt Winne for their selection to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation Guide.

The annual guide recognizes rising lawyers who are helping shape the future of the legal profession within their first 15 years of practice. We’re proud to see these talented attorneys recognized for their dedication to clients, commitment to excellence and contributions to the firm.

Congratulations!

For more, see our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/four-lightfoot-partners-named-to-2026-lawdragon-500-x-the-next-generation-guide

Congratulations to partner McKinley Dunn and associate Gabriel Dowdell on their successful representation of a nationwid...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to partner McKinley Dunn and associate Gabriel Dowdell on their successful representation of a nationwide home warranty company in a consumer arbitration matter!

Facing a demand of $500,000 in damages related to an alleged mishandling of service claims and brought in just two weeks before the hearing, McKinley and Gabe secured the dismissal of all claims against their client.

Read more about the victory on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoots-mckinley-dunn-and-gabriel-dowdell-earn-dismissal-in-consumer-arbitration-matter

Lightfoot partner Brandon Essig has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an invitation-only distinction a...
06/09/2026

Lightfoot partner Brandon Essig has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an invitation-only distinction awarded to just 1% of licensed attorneys.

A former federal prosecutor, Brandon advises clients in complex regulatory, enforcement and securities matters as a member of our White-Collar Criminal Defense and Corporate Investigations Practice Group.

Congratulations, Brandon, on this well-deserved recognition.

Learn more on our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/brandon-essig-named-a-fellow-of-the-american-bar-foundation

Welcome to this year’s Lightfoot Academy Class! We’re thrilled to have you at the firm this week. Now in its sixth year,...
06/08/2026

Welcome to this year’s Lightfoot Academy Class! We’re thrilled to have you at the firm this week.

Now in its sixth year, our immersive pre-law program gives aspiring trial lawyers a firsthand look at life at a litigation firm. This year’s cohort includes Anna Kate Boles (Auburn University), Faith Glover (Samford University), Jackson Ledbetter (The University of Alabama), Jackson Quarles (The University of Alabama), Georgia Kate Scott (Auburn University) and Kermina Wadeh (Vanderbilt University).

Throughout the week, participants will observe the work of our trial lawyers, attend client and strategy meetings, participate in interactive workshops and connect with mentors and attorneys across the firm.

For more on the 2026 Lightfoot Academy class, visit our website: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoot-welcomes-sixth-annual-lightfoot-academy-class

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Cassidy Sturdivant shared how her experience as a federal law clerk shaped her ap...
06/05/2026

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Cassidy Sturdivant shared how her experience as a federal law clerk shaped her approach to advocacy and client service. Her presentation offered a rare look inside judicial decision-making, including how clerks and judges triage issues and why timing cycles influence when orders are issued.

Her main message was that credibility, precision and an understanding of how judges think are the most powerful tools an advocate can have.

Read the full summary of her presentation along with a recap of the rest of the event here: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/our-work/top-takeaways-from-lightfoots-third-client-roundtable

Lightfoot has once again earned prominent rankings in the Chambers USA Guide, including Band 1 recognition for both Liti...
06/04/2026

Lightfoot has once again earned prominent rankings in the Chambers USA Guide, including Band 1 recognition for both Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Alabama.

The firm was also recognized for commercial litigation in Houston, environmental, appellate and medical malpractice defense work in Alabama and product liability and mass torts nationwide. Twenty Lightfoot attorneys were individually recognized for their legal skill, client service and professional excellence.

Thank you to our clients for their trust and partnership, and congratulations to all of our ranked attorneys and practice teams on this outstanding recognition.

Read the full 2026 Chambers USA results: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/news-insights/lightfoot-again-earns-prominent-practice-individual-rankings-in-2026-chambers-usa-guide

We’re proud to share that Lightfoot associate Kayla Williams has again been named to The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 ...
06/01/2026

We’re proud to share that Lightfoot associate Kayla Williams has again been named to The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 in Alabama for 2026.

This exclusive recognition is an invitation-only honor recognizing the top 40 African American lawyers under 40 in each state for their outstanding legal skills, leadership and contributions to the profession.

Kayla handles toxic torts, product liability and employment discrimination, and as a former competitive gymnast, she brings perspective to matters involving collegiate name, image and likeness (NIL) issues.

Congrats Kayla!

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Brandon Essig drew on his experience as a Marine Corps attorney in Iraq to explor...
05/28/2026

At Lightfoot’s 2025 Client Roundtable, Brandon Essig drew on his experience as a Marine Corps attorney in Iraq to explore how discipline, curiosity and empathy shape effective internal investigations.

From a fire hazard in troop housing to a cultural misunderstanding at a checkpoint, his stories underscored how investigators who ask tough questions and approach people with fairness can uncover real root causes and strengthen organizations from within.

Read the full summary of his presentation along with a recap of the rest of the event here: https://www.lightfootlaw.com/our-work/top-takeaways-from-lightfoots-third-client-roundtable

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