Relentless Advocacy in Complex Litigation
For more than four decades, Shelby Roden has represented individuals and businesses in complex litigation involving serious injuries, toxic exposure, and economic loss.
Areas of Practice
Antitrust
We represent individuals and businesses harmed by anticompetitive conduct, including monopolization and unlawful restraints on competition. Our experience includes complex healthcare antitrust litigation.
Environmental & Toxic Torts
We represent people and businesses harmed by toxic chemicals, contaminated water, and environmental disasters. Our experience includes exposure affecting health, property, and business operations.
Asbestos Exposure
We help workers and families pursue claims involving mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Our attorneys investigate exposure histories and evaluate available litigation and trust claims.
Product Liability
We pursue claims involving dangerous or defective products that cause serious injuries. Our experience includes vehicle defects, pharmaceuticals, and products used at home or in the workplace.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses and individuals in contract disputes, fraud claims, and other complex commercial matters. Our attorneys develop strategies that address the facts and financial stakes of each dispute.
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Attorneys
David D. Shelby
Founder
David Shelby is a founding partner with extensive experience in asbestos, environmental, and healthcare antitrust litigation. He has won 18 asbestos jury verdicts in Alabama.
Robert B. Roden
Founder
Robert Roden is a founding partner who has taken more than 100 cases to trial. His practice focuses on dangerous products, vehicle defects, toxic exposures, and serious injuries.
C. Don Freeman
Partner
Don Freeman represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation involving healthcare antitrust, toxic exposure, and economic loss. His work includes BP oil spill, asbestos, talc, and Camp Lejeune claims.
Taylor B. Payne
Associate Attorney
Taylor Payne represents individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. Her practice also includes talc, Camp Lejeune, and healthcare antitrust matters.
News and Insights
Camp Lejeune Update: First Trial Concludes as Settlement Efforts Continue
The first Camp Lejeune bellwether trial has concluded as efforts continue toward a broader settlement framework. Here is what these developments mean for claimants.
Talc Litigation Update: Where the Proposed $5.5 Billion Settlement Stands
An update on the proposed $5.5 billion ovarian cancer settlement, participation requirements, payment timing, and what the proposal means for talc claimants.
C. Don Freeman Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction in 2026
Lawyers of Distinction recognized Shelby Roden partner C. Don Freeman in an announcement dated October 6, 2026.