Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the process of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson is in the forefront of this area, advising clients on arbitration, international dispute resolution and mediation. D. Taylor Flowers is a well-known regional mediator and handles litigation and ADR of all matters, particularly multiparty and complex litigation. He has extensive expertise in determining when a form of ADR is in the best interest of clients and meets their needs better than traditional litigation. He has substantial experience and training in ADR and routinely advises his clients on the legal consequences flowing from particular terms and conditions of all ADR options.

Banking & Finance Law - The firm represents a variety of commercial banks in the areas of collections, mortgages and foreclosures, lending, secured transactions, bankruptcy claims and loan closings. Attorney Steven K. Brackin handles the vast majority of the firm's work in this area.

Bankruptcy Law - Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson represents creditors in bankruptcy proceedings that are initiated by either an insolvent individual, or business, or creditors seeking to have the debtor's remaining assets distributed among the creditors and, thereby, discharging the debtor from further obligation or restructuring and reorganizing the insolvent's debt structure. Attorney Steven K. Brackin is the attorney who practices in this area, and a large portion of the work he does involves representing numerous banks as creditors seeking to secure collateral for outstanding debts. The firm's practice in this area also involves collections, repossessions, creditors' rights, foreclosures and garnishment.

Business & Commercial Law - Each of the firm's attorneys provide a wide variety of services to its local and national business clients, from assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses, obtaining financing and funding for business operations, and employee relations, to dissolution. The firm's business and commercial practice also includes advising and assisting clients on collections and repossessions, commercial leasing, consumer protection, contract drafting and disputes, debtor/creditor issues, franchising, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, secured transactions, other business transactions, and uniform commercial code and warranty matters. If clients encounter problems in the operation of their business, the firm handles any litigation or dispute resolution that may arise, such as the enforcement of covenants not to compete, infringement on business rights, and franchise infringement.

Business Organizations - The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson assists its clients in formation and business planning in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, non-profit or tax-exempt organization or corporation. They advise their clients about directors' and officers' liability, shareholders' rights, corporate governance, dissolution, business successions, franchising, reorganization, trade association membership and activity, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business successions, and shareholders' rights.

Construction Law - The firm represents owners, contractors, construction managers, developers, design professionals, and suppliers across the state of Alabama in a variety of complex construction litigation matters to enforce their rights involving such issues as fraud, construction defects, delays and construction liens. The firm's work in this area involves the interpretation and enforcement of all AIA documents and agreements and government construction contracts. Attorney Daniel F. Johnson leads the firms construction law practice.

Debtor/Creditor - The firm represents banks and businesses throughout Alabama and Florida, assisting them in recovery of bad consumer debts such as retail credit accounts, medical bills, vehicle financing. The firm has a collections department to assist its clients in these efforts.

Employment Law - Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. The firm has significant experience in advising its business clients regarding their duties and potential liabilities for their actions based on the various laws applicable to the employer and assists them in determining the course of action to take. It also develops employee handbooks for employers to help them avoid future problems. If a claim arises, the firm defends the employer before the EEOC or state agency or in a private lawsuit. It has extensive experience interpreting and construing state and Federal statutes and case law in areas such as employee and employer rights, employment contracts, employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and special laws governing municipal employment. Attorney Daniel F. Johnson handles the majority of the firm's employment law matters.

Family Law - Attorneys D. Taylor Flowers and Daniel F. Johnson handle a full range of family law matters for its business clients including adoption, divorce, separation, alimony and spousal support, prenuptial agreements, custody, visitation, child support and juvenile law.

Insurance Law - Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson is actively engaged in a wide variety of areas of trial practice serving the insurance industry. Its attorneys regularly handle cases involving first party defense, coverage issues, declaratory judgment actions for coverage determinations, bad faith litigation, commercial insurance, directors' and officers' liability insurance, errors and omissions insurance, subrogation, defense of motor vehicle claims, property and casualty claims, and title insurance.

Litigation & Appeals - The firm represents and advises its clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in such areas as personal injury and employment claims, contract disputes, bankruptcy, family law and commercial matters. If any litigation matter the firm handles requires an appeal, the firm will continue representation of its client throughout the appeals process. The firm can handle matters in both state and federal trial and appellate courts. Its attorneys have extensive courtroom experience, including experience handling class actions and complex litigation matters. Each of the firm's attorneys handle litigation and appeal matters for their clients.

Medical Malpractice - Attorney D. Taylor Flowers represents hospitals, doctors and dentists who have been accused of or sued for medical or dental malpractice. They have extensive experience in litigating malpractice claims.

Personal Injury - The firm represents individuals or businesses involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as animal bites, assault and battery, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, premises liability, slip and fall, wrongful death, defamation and invasion of privacy, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, and negligence.

Probate & Estate Administration - The firm provides advice and counsel for a variety of estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, living wills, trusts, including charitable trusts, and related financial planning documents. The firm also assists with estate administration, including probate and non-probate transfers as well as legal advice and representation for guardianship matters, power of attorney, and related agency issues.

Real Estate Law - The firm represents both commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real estate, including purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate, commercial leasing, conveyancing, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning variances, title insurance, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, landlord/tenant issues and management.