THE LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN TURNER, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Mediation

Mediation is a less formal method of resolving a legal dispute out-of-court.  Like alternative dispute resolution it allows both parties to avoid litigation proceedings and still resolve their dispute.  Mediation can be ordered by a judge or chosen by both parties in order to avoid trial.  Unlike arbitration, mediation is completely confidential and the neutral third party, a mediator, never issues a binding decision for the dispute.  Instead, the mediator serves as a conversation facilitator to generate discussion between both parties to find a mutual agreement. Mr. Turner has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various types of mediation disputes and is able to understand perspectives of both parties and offer his legal expertise on each party's stance.

Business Litigation

Doing business in today's economic climate is perhaps more difficult than it has ever been.  Disputes between corporations, disputes between corporations and their shareholders, and over contracts frequently arise and require experienced legal representation. Business litigation cases are often complex and involve many parties and issues and it is pertinent to hire an experienced business attorney.  For a detailed discussion of the types of business litigation cases that often arise, our law firm has provided information on common company lawsuits.

Products Liability

Defective products can cause severe injury or death.  There are three main types of product defects:

• Design defect: A product that has a design defect is defective before it is manufactured; its design has a fundamental flaw.  A product with a design defect results in every item manufactured in accordance with this design being similarly defective.    
• Manufacturing defect: A product has a manufacturing defect when, during the manufacturing process, something occurred that caused one product to be dangerously defective.  If a product has a manufacturing defect, other products with the same design are not defective.  Manufacturing defects have many causes, such as faulty equipment on the manufacturing line, the manufacturer's failure to check the quality of the finished product, or the use of substandard materials.    
• Defective warnings: Products must come with clear and complete warnings of reasonably foreseeable hazards.  Even a product that is safe in its design and manufacture can be considered defective if the warnings and instructions are incomplete.

Products liability cases are often complex and require a thorough investigation and technical analysis.  You should hire an attorney who has experience handling these cases and has relationships with experts who can consult on the case.  Please see this page for an in-depth discussion regarding products liability cases involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Family Law

We understand how difficult it is to undergo a divorce or custody battle.  It is important to have an experienced Alabama divorce lawyer who will aggressively protect your rights and interests, but also be compassionate and sensitive to the situation you are going through.

To help make the process as simple, efficient, and cost-effective for our clients as possible, we encourage mediation in family law cases.  Mediation has many benefits.  It proceeds much more quickly than traditional litigation, which saves you and your spouse money, time, and stress.  It also results in a solution that is accepted by both parties, which encourages both sides to comply with and honor their obligation under the agreement.