Roderic Steakley

Roderic G. Steakley is a partner at Dentons Sirote in Huntsville, Alabama, where he chairs the Government Contracts practice group. He represents clients in commercial litigation, business torts, corporate governance, and intellectual property disputes, including trademark and copyright infringement. His work spans industries such as aerospace and defense, construction, energy, information technology, and higher education. With decades of trial experience, he has successfully represented clients in jury and non-jury trials, administrative proceedings, and arbitration across the country.

Roderic Steakley earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alabama in 1972. He then received his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1976, where he later clerked for the Honorable J. Foy Guin, Jr., United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. His academic and professional foundation prepared him for a distinguished career in litigation, government contracts, and intellectual property law.

Throughout his career, Mr. Steakley has obtained landmark results, including a jury verdict exceeding $50 million in federal court on behalf of a shipbuilder subcontractor and significant victories in GAO bid protests involving multibillion-dollar procurements. He has also defended government contractors against audits, debarment proceedings, defective pricing claims, and complex tort allegations. His practice includes defending universities and educational institutions, as well as handling disputes arising from the mining and commodities industries. His litigation record spans multiple federal and state jurisdictions nationwide.

Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent rating, Roderic Steakley is a leader in his field. He is a registered mediator and active in professional and civic organizations, including serving on university boards, Bar associations, and statewide commissions. With more than four decades of experience, he continues to provide clients with trusted representation in complex government and commercial disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dentons Sirote
• Former Partner, Shank, Irwin & Conant, Dallas, Texas
• Registered Mediator, Alabama State Court Mediator Roster
• Member, Alabama State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys

Licensed State

• Alabama
• Texas

Education

• The University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Alabama
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology

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