USA – ALABAMA Law and Practice Contributed by: John M. Johnson, Lana A. Olson, W. Larkin Radney IV and Brian P. Kappel, Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC is a nationally rec- ognised litigation firm with offices in Birmingham and Houston. For over three decades, Lightfoot has built a reputation for excellence in trial advocacy and stra- tegic problem-solving, consistently earning recogni- tion among the Top 20 Trial Law Firms in the United States by Benchmark Litigation. With more than 70 attorneys, the firm represents clients across diverse industries, including healthcare, energy, manufac- turing and financial services. Lightfoot’s approach combines deep trial experience with efficient case management, ensuring comprehensive representa-
tion tailored to each client’s business objectives. The firm’s environmental and toxic tort practice is trial-fo- cused, providing end-to-end representation for man- ufacturers, municipalities and utilities facing complex scientific issues, financial exposure and reputational risk. Lightfoot’s multidisciplinary team collaborates with leading scientific and technical experts, deliver- ing results that protect clients’ interests in the most challenging matters. Their commitment to integrity, innovation and client success defines Lightfoot’s leg- acy in high-stakes litigation.
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John M. Johnson is a founding partner at Lightfoot, Franklin & White and a nationally recognised leader in environmental and toxic tort litigation. With over 30 years of experience, Johnny has defended major companies in complex class actions, mass torts and individual lawsuits. He authored the Pesticide Litigation Manual and several influential law review articles. He is a frequent speaker at industry seminars. Johnny’s innovative litigation management protocols have set standards for efficiency and cost control. He is consistently recognised for his outstanding trial advocacy.
W. Larkin Radney IV is a partner at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, specialising in environmental and
toxic tort litigation. With over 20 years of experience, he handles mass torts, class actions, groundwater contamination, and regulatory enforcement under federal and state laws. Larkin has extensive expertise in Superfund and RCRA Citizen Suit litigation, and frequently collaborates with scientific experts to distill complex technical issues for the courtroom. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Alabama State Bar Environmental Law Section and is highly recognised in the industry.
Lana A. Olson is a partner at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, known for her leadership in complex litigation and arbitration. She serves as lead trial counsel in matters involving toxic torts, product liability, catastrophic
Brian P. Kappel is a partner at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, specialising in business, commercial and employment litigation. He represents companies in contract disputes, antitrust matters, class
injury, class actions and commercial fraud. Lana represents Fortune 100 companies and small businesses nationwide, and has extensive experience in PFAS contamination cases and chemical exposure litigation. She previously served as assistant general counsel for a major truck component distributor. Lana is active in professional organisations, including DRI (past president), and is highly recognised in the industry for her excellence in trial advocacy.
actions and product liability claims. Brian also advises on NCAA compliance and investigations, leveraging his experience in collegiate athletics. He is known for creative problem-solving and efficient case management, earning industry recognition. Brian is active in professional organisations, including the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and the Sports Lawyers Association.
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