Cullman, AL

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.

Steve Griffith

Steve Griffith was a trial lawyer for 49 years, specializing in automobile and trucking accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. He was a third-generation attorney in Cullman, Alabama, and was AV rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Trent Lowry

Trent Lowry is a lifelong resident of Cullman, Alabama, admitted to the bar in Alabama (2009) and Tennessee (2022). He represents victims of automobile and trucking accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023 and a Fellow of the Alabama Law Foundation in 2020.

Thomas F. Sykstus

Thomas F. (Tom) Sykstus is a Huntsville native and an attorney with Bond & Botes, practicing in Huntsville, Decatur, and Cullman. He holds a JD from the University of Alabama School of Law and an LL.M. from George Washington University School of Law. A veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, his practice areas include personal injury, immigration law, consumer bankruptcy, and consumer law.

Heath Edward Meherg

Heath Edward Meherg practices law in his hometown of Cullman, Alabama, focusing on automobile and trucking accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. He holds an LL.M. in taxation from the University of Alabama and previously served as Cullman County's first in-house county attorney.

Bradford W. Botes

Bradford W. Botes is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification and a principal of the Bond & Botes law offices serving clients across Alabama and Mississippi. He co-founded the firm in 1990 and has decades of experience helping individuals and families with debt relief, preventing garnishments, repossessions, and foreclosures. He is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.

Michael M. Shabani

Mr. Shabani is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, US District Court of Alabama ( Birmingham & Montgomery), US Court of Appeal for the 11th Circuit (Atlanta), Association of Trial Lawyers of America, D.C. Court of Appeal, Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama State Bar, and Birmingham Bar Association. Mr. Shabani has been practicing Immigration law since 1997, and has clerked since 1991 for prominent immigration lawyers and judges prior to his own practice. Prior to his own practice, Mr. Shabani assisted aliens and family members since 1984 with family petitions and court hearings. Mr. Shabani has a formidable and sincere interest in the issues that are important in the field of law and he is blessed with ability to relate and interact with people from all walks of life. As a self-starter and an extremely self-motivated individual, Mr. Shabani is well suited to handle high levels of responsibility. Mr. Shabani is an Immigration Law Professor at Birmingham School of Law. Mr. Shabani is the only attorney in the State of Alabama who has been appointed by Mexican Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia to represent indigent Mexican Nationals at reduced attorney fee.