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Best Lawyers names two Lanier Ford attorneys as 2026 Lawyers of the Year

Best Lawyers names two Lanier Ford attorneys as 2026 Lawyers of the Year

Jeffrey Todd Kelly and George Edwards Knox, Jr. Named 2026 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the Huntsville Area. August 21, 2025 --Two Lanier Ford…

Twenty-Four Lanier Ford attorneys listed as 2026 Best Lawyers

Twenty-Four Lanier Ford attorneys listed as 2026 Best Lawyers

24 Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients August 21, 2025 -- Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC is pleased to announce…

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Seminar: Human Resources Law From Start to Finish

On October 4, 2016, Lauren Smith was an instructor for a seminar entitled “Human Resources Law from Start to Finish.” The National Business Institute…

Alabama Lawyer publishes article about regulatory takings

The January 2015 edition of the Alabama Lawyer contains an article about regulatory takings written by George Royer and David Canupp. The article discusses…

David Canupp provides CLE about electronic discovery

On November 14, 2014, David Canupp served as an instructor for a continuing legal education (CLE) course co-sponsored by the Cumberland School of Law and…

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Lanier Ford

Stephanie Hall Promoted to Shareholder

Stephanie M. Hall was promoted to Shareholder at the Lanier Ford law firm in January of 2026. Ms. Hall focuses her practice on general civil litigation,…

Best Lawyers includes Lanier Ford in Ranking of Best Law Firms in 2026

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence.…

Five Lanier Ford attorneys are Lawyers to Watch for 2026

5 Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC Lawyers Named to 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America August 21, 2025 -- Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC is pleased…

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Stephanie Hall Promoted to Shareholder

Stephanie M. Hall was promoted to Shareholder at the Lanier Ford law firm in January of 2026. Ms. Hall focuses her practice on general civil litigation,…

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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