1.
H. James KochTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 2002
College: University of Alabama, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; General Liability; Complex Litigation; Business Law; Products Liability; Insurance Defense
Membership: Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
2.
William R. LancasterTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1982
College: Millsaps College, B.A., cum laude, 1979
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Complex Litigation; Workers' Compensation; Labor and Employment; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Products Liability
Membership: The Mississippi Bar; State Bar of Texas; Alabama State Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers' Association; Defense Research Institute.
3.
Latisha D. RhodesTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Stillman College, B.A., English, 2003
Admitted: University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Insurance Defense
Membership: Mobile Bar Association; Alabama Lawyers Association; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
4.
Helen Johnson AlfordTitle: Member
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1982
College: University of New Orleans, B.S., 1980
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Workers' Compensation Defense; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Insurance Defense; Complex Litigation; Products Liability Defense; Construction Law; Arbitration; Mediation; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; General Liability
Membership: Alabama State Bar; Mississippi State Bar; State Bar of Texas; Defense Research Institute; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association; Alabama Arbitration Association (Member, Panel of Arbitrators); American Arbitration Association (Member, Panel of Arbitrators); Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel.
5.
Andrew C. ClausenTitle: Member
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 1986
College: University of South Alabama, B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Complex Litigation; Products Liability Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense; Construction Law; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Professional Liability; Drug and Medical Device Defense
Membership: The Mississippi Bar; Alabama State Bar; The Florida Bar; International Association of Defense Counsel; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, Founding Chairman. Products Liability Section); Defense Research Institute; Alabama Nursing Home Defense Lawyers Association; Federal Bar Association (President, Mobile Chapter, 2003-2004); Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; Alabama Nursing Homes Lawyers Association; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.
6.
James H. McDonald, Jr.Title: Member
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1978
College: Spring Hill College, B.S., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Employment Litigation, Small Business Law, Business Litigation, Mediation, Limited Liability Company Law, Commercial Real Estate, Probate, Wills & Living Wills
Membership: Alabama State Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
7.
Paul V. LagardeTitle: Member
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1994
College: Washington & Lee University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1991
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Employment Litigation, Complex Civil Litigation, Extra Contractual, Construction Law, Corporate Law
Membership: Mobile Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar; Louisiana Bar Association; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; The Federalist Society; American Inns of Court; St. Thomas More Society.
8.
Gregory C. BuffalowTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 1979; New York University, LL.M., 1980
College: University of Alabama, B.A., cum laude, 1976
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 1979; New York University, LL.M., 1980
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime; Civil Litigation; Administrative Law; Longshore Act; Asbestos; Occupational Injury; Premises Liability; Petroleum Dealer Relations; Insurance Regulation
Membership: Mobile County and American Bar Associations; Alabama State Bar; Maritime Law Association of the United States; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute; Defense Research Institute.
9.
J. Richard MooreTitle: Senior Attorney
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1996
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Complex Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Insurance Defense; Construction Law; Professional Liability
Membership: Alabama State Bar; Indiana State and Tennessee Bar Associations; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
10.
Benjamin C. HeinzTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 2001
College: Duke University, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice; Complex Litigation; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Insurance Defense; Construction Law; Appellate Practice; Transportation
Membership: Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar; Defense Research Institute; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.
11.
Christina May BolinTitle: Partner
Law School: Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 2000
College: Binghamton University, B.A., Political Science, 1997
Admitted: Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Extra Contractual Insurance Defense; Complex Litigation
Membership: New York State Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; Women Lawyers Mobile Bar.
12.
J. Bart McNielTitle: Partner
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., cum laude, 2000
College: University of Mobile, B.A., cum laude, 1993; Florida State University, M.A., 1996
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Products Liability; Appellate Practice; General Liability; Construction Law
Membership: Alabama State Bar; The Florida Bar; Defense Research Institute; American Health Lawyers Association; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.
13.
Katherine M. McGinleyTitle: Associate
Law School: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2000
College: Williams School of Commerce, Washington & Lee University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Finance
Membership: Mobile Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; State Bar of Georgia; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; Women Lawyers Mobile Bar.
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of McDonald Lagarde, LLC. The number of lawyers in McDonald Lagarde, LLC is 20.