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Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators

Updated July 3, 2008 

Our Mission

The purpose of the Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators is to support and promote professional and qualified attorney mediators who are committed to dispute resolution through the use of mediation. It is our goal to continue expanding our organization to encompass quality members who have the same goals and desires.

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Mediator Testimonial Immunity Law

SB133

By Senator Smitherman

ENROLLED, An Act,

Relating to mediation; to provide that a mediator may not be compelled to testify or to produce documents concerning mediation proceedings.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. For the purposes of this act, the following words shall have the following meanings:

(1) MEDIATION. A process in which a mediator acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute without imposing a settlement.

(2) MEDIATOR. A neutral third party conducting a mediation, including any co-mediators, employees, agents, or independent contractors of the mediator or co-mediator, and any person attending or observing the mediation for purposes of training.

Section 2. The Legislature finds that it is desirable to encourage public confidence in the use of alternative methods of dispute resolution by preventing a mediator from being compelled to testify or produce documents about a mediation.

Section 3. Except as otherwise permitted by the Alabama Civil Court Mediation Rules, a mediator may not be compelled in any adversary proceeding or judicial forum, including, but not limited to, a hearing on sanctions brought by one party against another party, to divulge the contents of documents received, viewed, or drafted during mediation or the fact that the documents exist, nor may the mediator be otherwise compelled to testify in regard to statements made, actions taken, or positions stated by a party during the mediation.

Section 4. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

 

Civil Procedure
Mediation
Privileged Communication
Evidence

 

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Most recent newsletter:  AAAM Spring Newsletter.pdf

 

Announcements

PICNIC/BARBEQUE at T & E RANCH

September 14, 2008

 

This will be a fun event and a great opportunity to socialize with fellow members.   Remember family and friends are welcome.

 

2:00 p.m. until…..

Eat around 4:00 p.m.

 

HOSTED BY CHARLES DENABURG

Come Prepared to:

Eat, Drink, Fish, Boat, but most of all

Have Fun!!!!

 

RSVP to Debra Leo – debra.leo@eeoc.gov or

(205)305-2510

 

 

Past Announcements

Annual Meeting - Point Clear, AL

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.            Reception - Beach Side Room

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.            - Breakfast

8:30 – 12:00 noon - Meeting & Presentations - Magnolia II

 

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.            - Sunset Watch Reception - Sam & Ann Crosby’s

 

Meet at 5:45 to caravan - Turn right out of the Grand Hotel onto Scenic Highway 98. At one mile, you will see the Wash House on the right. At 2 miles you will cross Bailey's Creek. At 4.6 miles you will bear left, staying on highway 98 (don't go straight on Co. Rd. 1). Stay on 98 through the 4-way stop, go over the Fish River bridge, and turn right onto Gavin Lane, which is the first paved road past the bridge (.3 mile past bridge). This is a total of 10.4 miles from the Hotel. When you get to the end of Gavin Lane, turn left, and we are the first house on the right. The mailbox says 12751 and there is a "Crosby" sign on the tree. Our home is on piers, with beige siding, an aluminum roof, and a beige garage apartment.

 

8:00 p.m. – Dinner - Wash House

 

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Business Meeting

October 18, 2007, 4:30 p.m.

Najjar Denaburg, P.C.

2125 Morris Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35203

 

 

Our Membership

Membership in the Academy is by invitation only. We seek as members those attorney mediators who exemplify the greatest competence and the highest integrity, who not only perform excellent service for their clients but also enhance the profession of mediation. Our hope is that each member of the Academy will contribute skills and insights that will make the Academy stronger, make its members more proficient, and in the process make our state a more livable place.

Print or Save the Quick Reference Call Sheet:  AAAM Call Sheet.pdf

Print or Save the Membership List:  Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators Membership Contact List.pdf


Phillip E. Adams, Jr., Esq.

Adams Umbach Davidson & White

P.O. Box 2060

Opelika, AL 36803-2069

334-745-6466   

Fax 334-749-3238  

padams@audwlaw.com

 

James H. Anderson

Beers, Anderson, Jackson Patty & Van Heest

P. O. Box 1988

Montgomery, AL   36102-1988

1.                                    

Fax 334-834-5362

janderson@beersanderson.com

 

Daniel B. Banks, Jr., Esq.

1412 Governors Place

Huntsville, AL 35801

256-533-4908

Fax 256-533-3264         

256-520-2020(cell)

256-533-9724 (home)

dbanks2020@yahoo.com  

www.dannybanks.com

 

Robert Baugh, Esq.

Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

P.O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255 -5727

205-930-5307    

Fax 205-930-5101

rbaugh@sirote.com

 

Richard Bell, Esq.

Richard W. Bell, P.C.

4956 Valleydale Road, Suite 103

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-980-4322    

Fax 205-980-5881

rwb44@bellsouth.net

 

Steven A. Benefield, Esq.

Christian & Small, LLP

505 20th Street North, Suite 1800

Birmingham, AL 35203-2696

205-795-6588    

Fax 205-328-7234

sbenefield@csattorneys.com

 

Hendon Blaylock, Esq.

The Mediation Center, Inc.

P.O. Box 104

Montgomery, AL 36101-0104

334-240-2421    

Fax 334-263-0032

mhb@themediationctr.com

 

Lee Borden, Esq.

Alabama Family Law Center

3280 Morgan Drive #104

Birmingham, AL 35216

205-979-6960    

lee@divorceinfo.com

   

Robin L. Burrell, Esq.

Najjar Denaburg, P.C.

2125 Morris Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-250-8400    

Fax 205-326-0590

rburrell@najjar.com  

RLB Bio AAAM.pdf

 

Karen Bryan, Esq.

P.E. LaMoreaux & Associates, Inc.

P.O. Box 2310

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

205-752-5543    

Fax 205-752-4043

kbryan@dbtech.net

 

Michael Chambers, Esq.

Chambers & Williams

P.O. Box 2846

Mobile, AL 36652

251-434-5760    

Fax 251-434-5768

mchambrico@aol.com

 

James L. Clark, Esq.

Galese & Ingram, P.C.

800 Shades Creek Parkways, Suite 300

Birmingham, AL 35209-4544

205-870-0663    

Fax 205-870-0681

jlclark@galese-ingram.com

 

Jack Clarke, Esq.

Jack Clarke Dispute Resolution Services

1600 Hillwood Drive

Montgomery, AL 36106-2603

334-279-7020    

Fax 334-270-0249

jackclarke@knology.net

 

William D. Coleman, Esq.

Cappell & Howard, P.C.

P.O. Box 2069

Montgomery, AL 36102-2069

334-241-8056    

Fax 334-241-8256

wdc@chlaw.com

 

J. Thomas Corbett

Chief Deputy Bankruptcy Administrator

Robert S. Vance Federal Building

1800 Fifth Avenue, North , Stw 132

Birmingham, AL 35203

(205)714 3838

Thomas_Corbett@alnba.uscourts.gov

 

Samuel N. Crosby, Esq.

Stone, Granade & Crosby

7133 Stone Drive

Daphne, AL 36526

251-626-6696    

Fax 251-626-2617

snc@sgclaw.com

   

Greg Cusimano, Esq.

Cusimano, Keener, Roberts & Raley

153 South 9th Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-543-0400    

Fax 256-543-0488

greg@alabamatortlaw.com

 

Charles L. Denaburg, Esq.

Najjar Denaburg, P.C.

2125 Morris Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-250-8400    

Fax 205-326-0590

cdenaburg@najjar.com

CLD Bio Academy.pdf

 

William J. Donald, Esq.

Donald, Randall & Donald

P.O. Box 2155

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

205-758-2585    

Fax 205-758-2593

wjdonald@bellsouth.net

                                                 

Emma R. Evans, Esq.

Attorney at Law

1304 47th Street West

Birmingham, AL   35208

205-788-2092

erobinsonevans@bellsouth.net

 

Michael F. Ford, Esq.

Michael F. Ford, P.C.

401 E. Mobile Street

Florence, AL 35630

256-764-5454    

Fax 256-766-7440

mford@hiwaay.net

 

Robert C. Gammons, Esq.

Stephens, Millirons, Harrison & Gammons

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, AL 35804

256-533-7711    

Fax 256-536-9388

bob@smhg.com

 

William Gordon, Esq.

Circuit Judge (Ret.)

4131 Carmichael Road, Suite 12

Montgomery, AL 36106

334-395-6900    

Fax 334-272-1753

rjwrg@knology.net

 


Arthur J. Hanes, Esq.

Dominick Fletcher Yeilding Wood & Lloyd

P.O. Box 1387

Birmingham, AL 35201

205-939-0033    

Fax 205-933-6133

ajh@dfy.com

 

James G. Henderson, Esq.

Pritchard, McCall & Jones, L.L.C.

505 North 20th Street

800 Financial Center

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-328-9190    

Fax 205-458-0035

jamesh@pm-j.com

 

Christopher J. Hughes

Samford & Denson

Post Office Box 2345

Opelika, AL   36803-2345

(334)745-3504

Fax (334)745-3506

Hughes@samfordlaw.com

 

Frank S. James, Esq.

Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz

Wachovia Tower

420 20th Street North

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-250-8317    

Fax 205-488-3717

fjames@bakerdonelson.com

 

Randall B. James

James & Pittman

Post Office Box 4266

Montgomery, AL   36103-4266

334-262-0500

Fax 334-262-0548

randy@jamesandpittman.com  

 

Judith M. Keegan, Esq.

Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.

P.O. Box 671

Montgomery, AL 36101

334-517-2248

Fax 334-261-6310

judy.keegan@alabar.org

 

Stephanie W. Kemmer

Kemmer & Kemmer

1124 Walnut Street

P. O. Box 282

Centreville, AL   35042

(205)926-5304

Fax (205)926-5309

swkemmer@bellsouth.net

 

Douglas L. Key, Esq.

Key, Greer, Frawley, Key & Harrison

2163 Highway 31 South, Suite 102

Pelham , AL 36124

205-987-2211    

Fax 205-403-3491

legal@keygreer.com

 

Sammye Oden Kok, Esq.

Dominick Fletcher Yeilding Wood & Lloyd

2121 Highland Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35205

205-939-0033    

Fax 205-933-6133

sok@dfy.com

 

Stuart Leach, Esq.

Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

P.O. Box 55727

Birmingham , AL 35255-5727

205-933-7111    

Fax 205-930-5101

sleach@sirote.com

 

L. Tennent Lee, Esq.

Wilmer, Lee, Rowe, Cates, Fohrell & Kelley

P.O. Box 2168

Huntsville, AL 35804

256-533-0202    

Fax 256-533-0302

tlee@wilmerlee.com

 

Debra Black Leo, Esq.

EEOC Birmingham District Office

1130 22nd Street South, Suite 2000

Birmingham, AL 35205

205-212-2033    

Fax 205-212-2025  

 205-305-2510 (cell)

debra.leo@eeoc.gov  

Debra Leo - AAAM Bio.pdf

 

James S. Lloyd, Esq.

Lloyd, Gray & Whitehead, P.C.

2501 20th Place South, Suite 300

Birmingham, AL 35223

205-967-8822    

Fax 205-967-2380

jlloyd@lgwpc.com  

JAMES S LLOYD Resume.pdf

 

Michael B. Maddox, Esq.

Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

P.O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

205-930-5100    

Fax 205-930-5101

mmaddox@sirote.com

 

Rodney A. Max, Esq.

Upchurch, Watson, White & Max

2000A Southbridge Pkwy.  #400

Birmingham, AL 35209

205-933-9033    

Fax 205-871-2808

ramax@uww-adr.com

 

J. Douglas McElvy, Esq.

Azar & Azar, L.L.C.

2740 Zelda Road

Aliant Center, 4th Floor

P.O. Box 2028

Montgomery, AL 36102-2028

334-265-8551    

Fax 334-261-3489

dmcelvy@azarlaw.com

 

Frank H. McFadden, Esq.

Capell & Howard, P.C.

P.O. Box 2069

Montgomery, AL 36102-2069

334-241-8041    

Fax 334-323-8888

fhm@chlaw.com

 

Edward P. Meyerson, Esq.

Baker Donelson

420 20th Street North,

1600 SouthTrust Tower

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-250-8334    

Fax 205-322-8007

epm@blik.com

 

George M. Neal, Jr., Esq.

Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

P.O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

205-930-5252    

Fax 205-930-5101

jneal@sirote.com

 

V. Michelle Obradovic

Wise Resolution, LLC

3500 Blue Lake Drive, Ste. 495

Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 949-0949

Fax 205-967-0901

Michelle@WiseResolution.com  

www.WiseResolution.com

V Michelle Obradovic Resume.pdf

 

J. Richmond Pearson, Esq. Circuit Judge (Ret.)

P.O. Box 208

Leroy, AL 36548

251-246-7115    

Fax 251-246-7017

pearsonmediation@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ezra “Tim” Perry, Esq.

Dominick Fletcher Yeilding Wood & Lloyd

2121 Highland Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35205

205-939-0033    

Fax 205-933-6133

ebp@dfy.com

 

Stephen L. Poer, Esq.

Haskell Slaughter Young and Rediker

1400 Park Place Tower

2001 Park Place North

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-251-1000    

spoer@hsy.com

 

Hon. Caryl P. Privett

Circuit Judge

550 Jefferson County Courthouse

716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-325-5388

carylprivett@mindspring.com

  

C. Michael Quinn, Esq.

Wiggins Childs Quinn & Pantazis

The Kress Building

301 Ninetee