Sam H. Givhan

Mr. Givhan received his B.S. from Auburn University and his J.D., cum laude, from The University of Alabama School of Law. He is a Shareholder and President at Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, P.C., where his practice is concentrated in the areas of eminent domain, economic development, commercial real estate, real estate development, and real estate litigation. Mr. Givhan is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association (Treasurer, 1997-1998), the Alabama State Bar and a Commissioner on the Uniform Law Commission. He also represents portions of Huntsville, Gurley, Owens Crossroads, and Madison County in the Alabama Legislature as a State Senator (District 7), where he serves as Co-Chairman of the Legislative Council, Chairman of the Madison County Legislation Committee, Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and as a member of the following committees: Confirmations; Finance and Taxation Education; Finance and Taxation General Fund; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development; Healthcare; Rules; Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety; and Joint Transportation. 

Assistant Contact Information: Teresa Collins
Sam H. Givhan

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • All Alabama State Courts

Attorney Bio

Education
  • J.D., cum laude, 1994, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

  • B.S., 1989, Auburn University, Auburn, Ala
BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Alabama, 1994
Professional Affiliations 
  • Alabama State Bar 

  • Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association 

    Treasurer, 1997-1998

honors and Awards 
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2016, Mr. Givhan is listed in the areas of commercial real estate, real estate development, eminent domain, and commercial transactions, and the law of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

community involvement 
  • Alabama Association of Habitat for Humanity Affiliates 

    Director. 2007-2012

    Vice President, 2011-2012

    Secretary, 2010

  • American Heart Association 

    Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team Member, 2008-2013

  • Habitat for Humanity of Madison County 

    President, 2003-2005

    Director, 1999-2005

    Legal Advisor, 1999-2003

  • Huntsville Madison County Builders Association 

    Hall of Fame 2021-present

    Barrister, 2016-2018

    Local Director, State Director, 2002-current

    Associate of the Year, 2005

    Associates Council Chairman, 2005

    Second Vice President, 2004

    Secretary, 2003

    Alabama Homebuilders Association, State Director 2009-2010

  • Huntsville Rotary Club Member (Paul Harris Fellow)
other experience
  • Uniform Law Commission – Commissioner 2023-present
  • Alabama Republican Party Senior Vice Chairman, 2017-2019

  • Alabama State Senate, District 7, 2018-current
  • Madison County Republican Executive Committee Chairman, 2014-2018
  • Transition Team Member for Governor Elect Robert J. Bentley, 2010-2011

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Awards & Recognitions

Martindale-Hubbell indicates Lanier Ford has an average peer rating of 4.5 (on a 5-point scale). U.S. News and World Report has recognized Lanier Ford as a tier 1 firm. Lanier Ford is also an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and a recommended insurance defense firm as recognized by A. M. Best & Company.

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