Athens, AL

Joel R. Hamner

Joel R. Hamner is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to fighting for injured clients across North Alabama. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1995 and has since built a reputation for holding corporations and insurance companies accountable, securing life-changing verdicts and settlements.

Jeremiah M. Hodges

Jeremiah M. Hodges is an attorney who has lived most of his life in North Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004, where he was a member of the National ATLA Trial Team and the National Civil Trial Competition Team. He has received numerous awards including Super Lawyer, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, and the Society of Legal Advocates. He holds an AVVO.com rating of Superb (10.0/10.0) and is AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. He has served as Chair of the Emerging Leaders for the Alabama Association for Justice, President of the Huntsville Young Lawyers, and President of the Huntsville Madison County Bar Association. He is dedicated to helping those injured by negligence and wrongful conduct and is involved in community service, including coaching baseball in the Miracle League of North Alabama and serving on various advisory boards.

Jeffrey G. Blackwell

Jeffrey G. Blackwell is a trial lawyer specializing in severe personal injuries, substantial damages, and wrongful death cases for victims and their families. He began his career in 1995 and has extensive experience in both Alabama and Federal Courts, known for his aggressive advocacy and commitment to legal education.

Thomas W. McCutcheon Jr.

Thomas W. McCutcheon Jr. is a trial lawyer with over four decades of courtroom experience. He has tried more than 100 jury trials and over 500 bench trials, with more than 2,600 cases filed in Alabama and numerous high-profile out-of-state cases. He trained with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College.

Russell W. Crumbley

Mr. Crumbley grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. Over the years Mr. Crumbley has developed a broad range of experience, knowledge, and understanding in the paramedical, scientific, and legal fields. He spent thirteen (13) years working in the medical field as a Radiologic Technologist. Most of Mr. Crumbley’s efforts during this time period were spent in the surgical and emergency suites of local hospitals. During this period, he developed a solid understanding of the limits of the human body as well as various procedures within the medical field. He also completed undergraduate studies and obtained his law degree during this time period. Upon obtaining a degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Mr. Crumbley then consulted with different attorneys in and about North Alabama where he was able to apply his understanding of medical and scientific principles. After obtaining his law degree, he began representing clients with needs in the areas of law in which he practices today. Mr. Crumbley is admitted to the Alabama Bar and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama. Mr. Crumbley is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Attorney Russell W. Crumbley handles cases in Huntsville and North Alabama areas relating to criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury, divorce, & family law.

Daniel D. Dwyer

Daniel D. Dwyer is an attorney with twenty-five years of experience, affiliated with Hodges Trial Lawyers since 2017. He handles probate issues including estate administration, adoption, guardianships, conservatorships, and estate planning. He also practices domestic relations, criminal defense, Protection From Abuse filings, traffic ticket defense, and small business matters. He assists with civil litigation and has practiced in various North Alabama counties. He graduated magna cum laude from Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1998 and previously practiced in Connecticut for eighteen years. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama - Huntsville.

Zachary Guyse

Zachary Guyse is a personal injury attorney who enjoys guiding clients through the legal process. He was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, and earned his undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. He has litigated various cases across the state, including personal injury, trucking accidents, car accidents, and workers' compensation, and has secured significant verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has been recognized as a 'Top 40 under 40' by the National Trial Lawyers and a 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers.