News About the Firm
George Royer and David Canupp provide CLE about legal issues facing city and county governments
Published March 24, 2017Mr. Royer updated fellow attorneys about governmental immunity; Mr. Canupp, about employment law.
Lauren Smith leads seminar about discrimination and harassment
Published February 17, 2017Seminar provided an overview of discrimination and harassment under Federal law.
Ty Stafford and Chris Pape become shareholders
Published January 25, 2017Mr. Stafford practices in the area of real estate; Mr. Pape, in school and employment law.
George Royer participates in oral history project for U.S. District Court
Published December 05, 2016Royer interviewed former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley for project of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
Lauren Smith conducts seminars about employment law
Published November 14, 2016Seminars concerned discipline, discharge, and employee handbooks.
David Canupp publishes article about coping with new overtime rules
Published October 12, 2016The new rules go into effect on December 1, 2016, with an estimated 22.5 million employees expected to get a pay raise.
Seminar: Human Resources Law From Start to Finish
Published October 04, 2016Held on October 4, 2016, the seminar was sponsored by the National Business Institute for attorneys, human resources personnel, and business executives.
Paul Pate will be instructor for seminar about real estate law
Published September 06, 2016On Friday, October 14, 2016, Lanier Ford attorney Paul Pate will address issues in land-use planing procedures.
Firm welcomes Amanda Coolidge
Published September 06, 2016She will join the firm's Workers' Compensation Practice Group.
Firm conducts continuing professional education for CPAs
Published June 30, 2016On July 28, 2016, Lanier Ford attorneys conducted continuing professional education (CPE) for certified public accountants (CPAs).
Chris Pape nominated as young professional of the year
Published July 22, 2016The award is sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
Two Lanier Ford lawyers elected to board of ADLA
Published July 07, 2016Bob Bailey and Travis Jackson take positions with the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, which promotes professionalism among civil defense lawyers.
David Canupp quoted in article about new overtime rules
Published June 02, 2016The new federal overtime rules take effect on December 1, 2016.
Results of Gurley quarry suit recognized by Defense Research Institute
Published April 01, 2016Plaintiff did not appeal decision by federal court.
Firm helps client fly its drone legally
Published March 11, 2016The client wanted to use an unmanned aerial system (UAS or drone) for mapping and surveying, but the FAA has yet to adopt rules for this purpose.