Overview
For over a century the law firm of Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A., has been a highly respected leader of the legal community in Alabama. Founded in 1890, today it is a firm composed of lawyers emphasizing many important areas of legal practice. RSJ&G represents a broad spectrum of local, regional, national, and international businesses. The Firm advocates the causes of its clients in all federal and state courts, before government agencies, and in corporate boardrooms. The Firm is generally recognized as one of the premier defense law firms in Alabama.
The Firm's active and successful trial practice is conducted on a statewide basis by trial attorneys skilled and experienced in virtually all areas of civil litigation. Several RSJ&G members have been recognized for their trial skills by being selected as Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The Firm's litigators have vast experience in personal injury, insurance, general insurance defense, professional malpractice for physicians, accountants, attorneys, and other professional groups, antitrust, business and shareholder disputes, products liability, fraud, media legislation, employment, health care and environmental cases. The firm litigation practice has for decades been centered upon the defense of clients against a variety of tort and contract claims.
The Firm's corporate, business, tax, and real estate attorneys have efficiently and expertly represented major national, regional and local companies in mergers and acquisitions, securities matters and stock and bond financings, commercial real estate and title work, tax planning and controversies, and estate planning. The Firm has clients in both the public and private sectors.
Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A. is now in its second century of providing legal services to clients in Alabama and around the world. Its attorneys are innovative and remain abreast of the rapid changes occurring in each area of practice. The Firm is committed to providing excellent cost-efficient legal services to its ever-growing family of clients.
The Firm's active and successful trial practice is conducted on a statewide basis by trial attorneys skilled and experienced in virtually all areas of civil litigation. Several RSJ&G members have been recognized for their trial skills by being selected as Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The Firm's litigators have vast experience in personal injury, insurance, general insurance defense, professional malpractice for physicians, accountants, attorneys, and other professional groups, antitrust, business and shareholder disputes, products liability, fraud, media legislation, employment, health care and environmental cases. The firm litigation practice has for decades been centered upon the defense of clients against a variety of tort and contract claims.
The Firm's corporate, business, tax, and real estate attorneys have efficiently and expertly represented major national, regional and local companies in mergers and acquisitions, securities matters and stock and bond financings, commercial real estate and title work, tax planning and controversies, and estate planning. The Firm has clients in both the public and private sectors.
Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A. is now in its second century of providing legal services to clients in Alabama and around the world. Its attorneys are innovative and remain abreast of the rapid changes occurring in each area of practice. The Firm is committed to providing excellent cost-efficient legal services to its ever-growing family of clients.
Rankings
Regional
Montgomery
Tier
1
Montgomery
Insurance LawTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation - Health CareTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation - InsuranceTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
1
Montgomery
Medical Malpractice Law - DefendantsRankings
Regional
Montgomery
Tier
1
Montgomery
Insurance LawTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation - Health CareTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation - InsuranceTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Montgomery
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
1
Montgomery
Medical Malpractice Law - DefendantsTier
1
Montgomery
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Montgomery
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Montgomery
Real Estate LawTier
1
Montgomery
Tax LawTier
1
Montgomery
Workers' Compensation Law - EmployersTier
2
Montgomery
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
2
Montgomery
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Montgomery
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
2
Montgomery
Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
2
Montgomery
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Montgomery
Litigation - Real EstateTier
2
Montgomery
Trusts and EstatesTier
3
Montgomery
Health Care LawPractice Areas
Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 19 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett proudly has 23 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Montgomery, AL
184 Commerce Street
P.O. Box 270
Montgomery, AL 36101-0270
United States
Birmingham, AL
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 1000
Birmingham, AL 35203
United States