How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a adr case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Stephen offer a free consultation?

Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.

How long do adr cases in Alabama typically take?

Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?

Stephen is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephen?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Stephen accepting new adr clients right now?

Stephen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Stephen Wright Still, Jr., ADR Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Elder Law, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 29 verified client reviews

CounselatStarnes Davis Florie Llp

Birmingham, AL

Practicing adr in Birmingham since 2005.

21+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 29 client reviews
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Stephen Wright Still, Jr. is a counsel based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on ADR, Elder Law, and General. Stephen has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 client reviews.

Based in: Birmingham, AL
Experience: over 21 years
Known for: ADR · Elder Law · General

Handles ADR, Elder Law, and General matters from Birmingham, AL.
Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Stephen's practice areas in Birmingham

Stephen concentrates on adr, elder law, general, health care, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

ADR cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Stephen takes adr matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Elder Law cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Stephen takes elder law matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

General cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Stephen takes general matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Stephen takes health care matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Stephen takes insurance matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Stephen Wright Still, Jr., adr attorney serving Birmingham

Stephen serves as General Counsel of the firm. Prior to that, Stephen has served as the firm’s Hiring Partner.

A majority of Stephen’s practice is devoted to defending malpractice claims against long term care providers and claims against insurers, third party administrators, and employers for breach of contract, bad faith, fraud, and the tort of outrage. Stephen also devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing healthcare providers in a variety of regulatory matters. Since 2012, Stephen has represented several attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice lawsuits and investigations before the Alabama State Bar Association. Stephen has recently assisted healthcare providers in investigating and litigating Qui Tam (false claims) and Stark Law matters. He has recently defended several church conferences in litigation.

Professional Recognition

•Serves on The Alabama State Bar's Board of Bar Commissioners for the 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 2
•Member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
•Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Health Care Litigation and Legal Malpractice - Defendants
•Named a Super Lawyer for the State of Alabama by Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine
•An AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
•Served on the faculty at the 2013, 2015 - 2019, and 2021-2023 Alabama Defense Lawyers’ Association Deposition Boot Camp
•Previously served as President of the Alabama Defense Lawyers’ Association

Highlights

•Successfully defended an appeal, where the Alabama Supreme Court affirmed without opinion the trial court’s order compelling arbitration of the plaintiff’s wrongful death and medical malpractice claims against a long-term health facility, rejecting arguments that the arbitration agreement was unenforceable due to lack of mutuality of obligation and other grounds.
•Secured a writ of mandamus from the Alabama Supreme Court in Ex parte Alabama-West Fla. Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., directing the trial court to dismiss the plaintiff’s complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction under the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine, as the dispute centered on an internal church disaffiliation vote rather than a neutral property issue (Plaintiff’s have filed an application for rehearing).
•Secured a defense verdict in nursing home wrongful death medical malpractice case alleging the defendant failed to properly diagnose and treat a resident for Clostridium Difficile Colitis.
•Secured Rule 12 dismissal of False Claims Act Complaint against medical provider.
•Secured a defense verdict in a medical malpractice wrongful death suit following a five-day jury trial, involving allegations of improper administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator (“TPA”) to a stroke patient by the defendant Emergency Room nurse and hospital.
•Obtained a defense award, after a three-day Arbitration, on behalf of a nursing home in a personal injury and wrongful death case arising from resident falling from a wheelchair.
•Obtained a favorable ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court, affirming summary judgment on tort of outrage claim against third party administrator arising from administration of workers’ compensation claim.
•Secured a favorable ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court affirming a Rule 12 dismissal for our client on Tort of Outrage and Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy claims.
•Secured a dismissal of nursing home personal injury malpractice case.
•Summary Judgment for a nursing facility in a wrongful death medical malpractice Arbitration.
•Rule 12 dismissal for employer in wrongful termination and tort of outrage claims.
•Secured summary judgment for third-party administrator in tort of outrage claim arising from administration of workers’ compensation claim.
•Secured summary judgment in nursing home personal injury and wrongful death medical malpractice case.
•Rule 12 dismissal for individual lawyers and law firm in legal malpractice claim.
•Secured a summary judgment in Arbitration for a nursing home client in a wrongful death medical malpractice case.
•Secured a dismissal of breach of contract and declaratory judgment coverage claims against homeowner’s insurance company in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
•Summary judgment for defendant employer on tort of outrage and fraud claims.
•Removal and dismissal of legal malpractice claim against out of state attorney and law firm.
•Dismissal of third party suit for contribution and indemnification against Alabama law firm in a legal malpractice case.
•Summary Judgment for attorney and law firm in legal malpractice lawsuit.
•Defense verdict in two-week wrongful death case involving application of South Carolina Wrongful Death Act.
•Summary judgment for pediatric orthopedic surgeon in medical malpractice suit.
•Reversal by Eight Circuit Court of Appeals of United States District Court Order dismissing 9 U.S.C. 4 Complaint to Compel Arbitration for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
•Northport Health Services of Arkansas, LLC, et al v. Wayne Rutherford, - F.3d -, 2010 WL 1929777 (8th Cir. May 14, 2010).
•Northport Health Services of Arkansas, LLC, et al. v. Wayne Rutherford, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Isaac Mitchell Rutherford (W.D. Ark. March 17, 2009).
•Northport Health Services of Arkansas, LLC d/b/a Springdale Health and Rehab. Center, et al. v. Tresa Robinson, as Special Administratrix of the Estate of Donna Faye Snow, deceased, et al, 2009 WL 140983 (W.D. Ark. Jan. 12, 2009).
•Vulcan Materials Company v. Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association, et al., Slip Opinion, 2007 WL 2216896 (Ala. Aug. 3, 2007)(No. 1060506).

Presentations and Publications

•Defending Abuse of an Aged Individual Claims, the Alabama Nursing Home Association Annual Meeting, Orange Beach, AL (April 24, 2018).
•Professionalism to the Court, Your Client, and to Opposing Counsel, moderator of a panel discussion presented on to new admittees to the Alabama State Bar at the University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, AL (January 26, 2018).
•Overview of Alabama Legal Services Liability Act and Avoiding Suits for Legal Malpractice, Birmingham Bar Association, Birmingham, AL (December 5, 2017).
•Alabama State Bar Mandatory Professionalism CLE for New Admittees, University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, AL (January 22, 2016).
•Ethics: Avoiding a Suit for Legal Malpractice, Marshall County Bar Association, Guntersville, AL (April 25, 2014).
•Trends in Nursing Home Litigation - Avoiding the Multi-Million Dollar Mistake, Senior Care Pharmacy Conference, Birmingham, AL (April 10, 2014).
•Are You As Guilty As The Criminal? Liability For Criminal Acts Of Third Parties And Employees, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Quarterly Publication, FDCC Quarterly (Fall 2013).
•Moderator, Voir Dire and Jury Selection, American Bar Association Symposium Teleconference (Fall 2010).
•Are Marketing Tactics of Pharmaceutical/Device Manufacturers Helping to Erode the Learned Intermediary Doctrine?, Defense Research Institute’s The Voice (July 2010).

News & Insights

• Starnes Davis Florie Obtains Multiple Appellate Victories
• Twelve Starnes Attorneys Selected for Mid-South Super Lawyers 2025
•35 Starnes Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2026
•Fourteen Attorneys Selected for Mid-South Super Lawyers 2024
•33 Starnes Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2025
•Starnes Davis Florie Achieves Multiple Appellate Victories
•Stephen Still Elected as a Member of the Board of Bar Commissioners for the 10th Judicial Circuit
•Bates & Still Secure Defense Verdict in Nursing Home Arbitration
•Eleven Attorneys Selected for Mid-South Super Lawyers 2023
•30 Starnes Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024
•SDF’s Stephen Still Accepted into the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
•Starnes Attorneys MacKenzie & Still Secure Defense Verdict in 5-Day Wrongful Death Trial
•16 Starnes Attorneys Listed in the 2022 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•Bates, Still & Claud Obtain Defense Award for a Nursing Home in Arbitration
•SDF’s Stephen Still Appointed President of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
•Favorable Alabama Supreme Court Ruling for Newton, Butler & Still
•Starnes Attorneys Umbach, Newton & Still Secure Favorable Ruling from Alabama Supreme Court
•TWENTY-TWO ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2021 EDITION OF MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS
•SDF Attorneys Receive Various Appointments
•Twenty-Six Attorneys Named to the 2020 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers

Stephen's approach to adr cases

Stephen serves as General Counsel of the firm. Prior to that, Stephen has served as the firm’s Hiring Partner. A majority of Stephen’s practice is devoted to defending malpractice claims against long term care providers and claims against insurers, third party administrators, and employers for breach of contract, bad faith, fraud, and the tort of outrage. Stephen also devotes a significant…

The kind of cases Stephen takes

Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, elder law, and general matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Stephen studied and practices

University of Alabama
J.D. · 2005
University of the South, Sewanee
B.A. · 2001

Jurisdictions

Stephen's state bar admissions

Alabama U.S. Distric
2005 · ACTIVE

Stephen studied at J.D. in University of Alabama and B.A. in University of the South, Sewanee.

Law school and academic background

Stephen completed J.D. in University of Alabama and B.A. in University of the South, Sewanee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Stephen's legal honors and published work

Stephen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Stephen's professional memberships and bar associations

Community Involvement •CCA, Board Member •Youth basketball and baseball coach
membership
in the American Bar Association Tort, Trial, and Insurance Practice Section. He also served on the faculty at the 2013 Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Deposition Boot Camp. Stephen also serves as a member of the United States Supreme Court Historical
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Locations

Stephen Wright Still, Jr.'s office in Birmingham

Stephen's primary office is at 100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Starnes Davis Florie Llp

100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor

Birmingham, AL 35209

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Stephen Wright Still, Jr. — 5.0/5 rating from 29 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Stephen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Birmingham.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephen Wright Still, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Stephen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stephen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adr attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stephen

Stephen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stephen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Stephen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stephen Wright Still, Jr.

How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stephen offer a free consultation?
Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Stephen is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stephen accepting new adr clients right now?
Stephen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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