Lawyers
Michael Strickland
Protecting the Law Since 1994
After graduating one semester early from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 1993, Michael served as a law clerk in the 15th Judicial Circuit in Alabama. He has represented persons and families from almost every state in legal claims as a Strickland & Kendall partner since 1994. With a long and distinguished career, Michael has achieved positive jury verdicts and substantial financial settlements for hundreds of millions of dollars in multiple types of claims–serious personal injury, product liability, prescription drugs, and insurance–most of which are confidential due to the nature and size of the awards. Michael has also protected the rights of the families of those whose wrongful death was caused by fatal accidents, negligent medical care, and defective products. Nearly all of his law practice has been devoted to these cases, and he has personally tried more than one hundred cases.
Mr. Strickland also serves on the board of directors of several environmental nonprofits. His outdoor activities include whitewater kayaking, hang gliding, snow skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking. Married to Emily Williams Strickland since 1993, he has two adult children.
Education
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Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, JD, 1993
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Clerked in the 15th Judicial Circuit of Alabama (1993)
Distinctions
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Admitted to State Court on Alabama, Georgia, Vermont and Washington D.C.
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Admitted to U.S. Federal Court
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Admitted to United States Court of Federal Claims
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Past President of the Association for Justice
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Member of the American Association for Justice
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Member of the Alabama Association for Justice
Ed Kendall
Ed Kendall has spent over two decades serving victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases, most notably as Lead Counsel in Foremost Insurance Company v. Parham 693 So. 2nd (Ala 1997) which resulted in a $15 million verdict and Lead Counsel in Westport Insurance Corporation v. Tuskegee News 403 F3d 1161.
Education
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Auburn University BS, 1988
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JD Jones School of Law, 1993
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Clerk for the Honorable John Patterson, Alabama Criminal Court Appeals (1993-1994)
Distinctions
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Admitted to Alabama State Bar 1994
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Admitted United States District Court of Appeals for the Northern District of Alabama November 2003
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Admitted United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit December 2003
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Admitted to District of Columbia Court of Appeals January 2003
Amanda Cook
Amanda Cook primarily practices law related to business law, immigration, contracts, commercial real estate, and intellectual property. Amanda is committed to helping small-to-medium-sized business owners face the challenges that result from the heavily regulated and highly competitive industries we do business in today.
As an entrepreneur, Amanda B. Cook knows how many different hats a business owner must wear to get the job done, and how legal issues can sometimes take the back burner until they are too big to ignore.
Distinctions
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Admitted to State Court on North Carolina
William Strickland
As the son of an attorney, William was born into and has been subsequently molded by the law for nearly three decades. He has represented the needs of his clients experiencing a wide range of issues: personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and breach of contract.
William practices in Colorado, and has assisted with matters in numerous states, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New York, North Carolina, Vermont, and Washington D.C.
William enjoys spending his free time with his wife—a Denver-based criminal attorney—and their rescue dog.
Education
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Auburn University B.A., 2020
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University of Denver – Sturm College of Law J.D., 2024
Distinctions
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Intern to Honorable Curtis Ivy, Jr., U.S. District Court – Eastern Michigan District, 2022
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Admitted to Colorado State Bar, 2024
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Admitted to District of Colorado, 2024
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