Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Birmingham
At King Simmons, we are a dedicated law firm committed to providing unwavering legal advocacy for our clients. With decades of combined experience, our team approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, prioritizing client needs while navigating the complexities of personal injury, employment law, and medical negligence. Our attorneys are recognized for their expertise, including Super Lawyers accolades and AV Preeminent ratings, reflecting our adherence to the highest professional standards.We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practice, and a client-centric philosophy, ensuring clear communication and tailored strategies. Our track record includes landmark verdicts and settlements, demonstrating our ability to challenge powerful entities and secure justice for individuals. Rooted in Alabama, we serve with a deep understanding of local legal landscapes while maintaining a national perspective on evolving legal challenges.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Medical Negligence
Employment Law
Wrongful Death
Product Liability
Fraud Litigation
Appeals Handling
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have secured over $5 million in workers' comp retaliation verdicts alone.
- Our attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings for legal excellence and ethics.
- Recognized as Top 50 Alabama lawyers by Super Lawyers for 18+ consecutive years.
- Pioneered litigation strategies that reshaped Alabama workers' compensation law.
- Community-driven firm with active pro bono and social justice initiatives.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell
- National College of Workers Compensation Lawyers
What people say
Aggressive advocacy
Proven track record
Client-first approach
Legal excellence
Community commitment
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured through auto accidents, truck wrecks, and premises liability. Our attorneys handle catastrophic injuries, securing compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and emotional trauma. With extensive trial experience, we negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to ensure fair settlements.
Workers Compensation
Our team advocates for workers denied benefits for on-the-job injuries. We handle complex cases involving back injuries, occupational diseases, and employer retaliation. We challenge unfair denials and ensure clients receive lifetime medical coverage and disability payments mandated by law.
Employment Law
We litigate wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment cases. Our practice includes fighting for workers' compensation rights and challenging unlawful employment practices. We've secured landmark verdicts against major corporations for retaliatory firing and workplace discrimination.
Medical Negligence
We pursue justice for victims of nursing home neglect, hospital errors, and substandard medical care. Our cases address preventable deaths, surgical mistakes, and failure to diagnose. We work with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for victims' families.
Fraud Litigation
We represent clients defrauded by banks, mortgage companies, and insurers. Our practice challenges deceptive business practices and arbitration clauses designed to protect corporations. We've recovered substantial settlements for victims of financial misconduct and insurance bad faith.
People
Lawrence T. King
Senior Partner
Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Top 50 Alabama attorney for 18+ years, King has secured $5M+ in workers' comp retaliation verdicts. AV Preeminent-rated, he founded Lawyers Against Drunk Driving and advocates for legal reform through publications and community initiatives.
Lindsey Simmons
Partner
Admitted to Alabama Bar since 2005, Simmons holds an AV Preeminent rating and was named Top Woman Lawyer by B-Metro. She specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation, combining trial expertise with a focus on client advocacy.
Karen Berhow
Associate
AV Preeminent-rated with 17 years of corporate law experience, Berhow now advocates for injury victims. She specializes in workers' compensation trials and Medicare Set-Aside compliance, combining litigation skills with community leadership through UAB's Neurosurgery Women's Council.
Kris D. Burbank
Associate
With 15+ years in workers' comp law, Burbank represents injured workers navigating Alabama's complex legal system. A former insurance defense attorney, he brings insider knowledge to challenging unfair claims denials and advocating for equitable treatment.
Asia Oden
Associate
Recent Cumberland Law graduate with honors, Oden focuses on workers' compensation and personal injury. Her background in national negotiation competitions and plaintiff firm clerkships informs her advocacy for injury victims.
Questions
What types of cases does King Simmons handle?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, employment law, medical negligence, and fraud litigation. Our focus remains on plaintiff advocacy against corporations and insurers.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on contingency fees with no upfront costs. Payment only occurs after successful case resolution, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial situation.
Does the firm handle out-of-state cases?
While based in Alabama, we handle cases with jurisdictional connections to our practice areas, particularly involving multi-state corporations and federal employment law issues.
What distinguishes King Simmons from other firms?
Our combination of trial-ready approach, decades of experience, and ethical advocacy creates unique value. Founding partner Larry King's legal scholarship directly shapes Alabama workers' rights law.
How does the firm approach settlement negotiations?
We prepare every case for trial while pursuing fair settlements. Our reputation for courtroom success pressures insurers to offer equitable resolutions without unnecessary litigation.
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