Maynard & Gale (Maynard) is pleased to announce that 39 of its attorneys and eight of its practice groups have received high marks in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, the industry’s most respected legal rankings publication.

“Maynard is once again delighted to be included in the latest Chambers USA rankings. This honor is reflective of both the deep experience and the commitment to excellence that characterizes our entire team,” said Jeff Grantham, managing shareholder. “We thank our clients as well as the Chambers USA researchers and editors who conduct the extensive research and compile the rankings each year.”

Since 2007, Maynard has consistently earned high marks from Chambers USA for its deep experience and leadership across its footprint and practice verticals.

Chambers USA conducts a rigorous independent research cycle to determine its rankings, including collecting information on each department’s strength and depth, quality of work performed, and comments received from clients and other lawyers.

Chambers USA has distinguished Maynard as a leading firm in the following areas of practice in Alabama:

• Banking & Finance (including Public Finance and Regulatory)
• Bankruptcy/Restructuring
• Corporate/Commercial
• Environment
• Healthcare
• Labor & Employment
• Litigation: General Commercial (including Appellate)
• Real Estate

Maynard attorneys who earned Chambers USA recognition include:

• Barry Staples (Banking & Finance: Public Finance, Up and Coming)
• Beth O'Neill (Real Estate)
• Chris Williams (Environment)
• Daniel Wilson (Real Estate)
• David Smith (Labor & Employment)
• Greg Curran (Corporate/Commercial)
• Tommy Wells (Environment)
• Heyward Hosch (Banking & Finance: Public Finance, Recognized Practitioner)
• Hobson Presley (Banking & Finance: Public Finance)
• Jim Pool (Healthcare)
• James Childs (Corporate/Commercial)
• Jayna Partain Lamar (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
• Jenny McCain (Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory)
• Jodie Smith (Banking & Finance: Public Finance)
• John Holmes (Labor & Employment)
• John Bolus (Litigation: General Commercial)
• John Dulin (Corporate/Commercial)
• John Earnhardt (Litigation: General Commercial)
• John Burton (Banking & Finance: Public Finance)
• John Lanier (Healthcare, Recognized Practitioner)
• John Neiman (Litigation: Appellate)
• Kris Lowry (Banking & Finance)
• Lauren DeMoss (Healthcare, Up and Coming)
• Lee Bains (Litigation: Appellate and Litigation: General Commercial)
• Leland Murphree (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
• Maibeth Porter (Litigation: General Commercial)
• Matthew Stiles (Labor & Employment)
• Matt Grill (Real Estate, Recognized Practitioner)
• Michael Mulvaney (Litigation: General Commercial)
• Randall Morrow (Banking & Finance)
• Robert Sexton (Real Estate)
• Sasha Rao (Intellectual Property: Patent – California, Recognized Practitioner)
• Stephanie Houston Mays (Labor & Employment, Up and Coming)
• Stephen Stallcup (Real Estate)
• Steve McPheeters (Healthcare)
• Tom Clark (Real Estate)
• Tom Thagard (Litigation: General Commercial)
• Tim Gregg (Corporate/Commercial)
• Warren Lightfoot Jr. (Labor & Employment)