Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. is a full-service law firm based in Huntsville, Alabama, representing businesses, corporations, governmental entities, nonprofits, and individuals. Established through the legacies of Milton H. Lanier, Sr. and Earle Ford, the firm traces its roots back to 1899. With over 120 years of service, the firm has built its reputation on integrity, professionalism, and a results-driven approach that combines deep legal knowledge with personalized attention.

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. provides comprehensive counsel across a broad spectrum of practice areas. Corporate and employment attorneys advise on business formation, intellectual property, employee benefits, compliance, and growth strategies. Litigation attorneys regularly serve as panel counsel for national insurance carriers, handling high-stakes matters in state and federal courts, as well as appeals. The firm also offers trusted guidance in real estate transactions, estate planning, government law, healthcare law, intellectual property, and family law, ensuring clients receive effective and practical solutions at every stage.

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. distinguishes itself through a single-office model and a culture of collaboration among practice groups. This structure allows attorneys to deliver cohesive, innovative strategies tailored to each client’s goals. With more than 43 attorneys who emphasize responsiveness, thorough preparation, and long-term relationship building, the firm is committed to producing outcomes that support business growth, protect individual rights, and strengthen community trust.

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. has earned recognition as one of Alabama’s most reputable firms, combining the personal attention of a smaller practice with the sophistication of a large firm. Guided by a legacy of leadership and an eye toward innovation, the firm continues to serve as the counsel of choice for clients across Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.