David Shelby is the founding partner of the firm. Mr. Shelby has won 18 asbestos jury verdicts in Alabama, more than all other state asbestos verdicts combined. Mr. Shelby had the first asbestos jury verdict, as well as the first mesothelioma jury verdict, in the state of Alabama. He has screened, filed, and settled 10,000’s of asbestos cases.
Attorneys
Robert B. Roden | Founder
Robert Roden has over 40 years of experience handling injury cases, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents and defects, dangerous dietary supplements, and chemical exposures. Over the course of his career, he has taken over 100 cases to trial, and settled countless others, including a $700 million settlement over PCB contamination in Anniston, AL.
C. Don Freeman | Partner
Don Freeman attended law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He received his undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College. Since joining the firm, he has helped recover over $200 million in economic damages in complex litigation and toxic exposure cases, and has contributed to efforts that helped recover more than $20 billion in monetary and injunctive relief for healthcare providers.
Taylor B. Payne | Associate Attorney
Taylor Payne is an associate attorney at Shelby Roden. She focuses her practice on complex litigation and mass torts, with a primary specialization in representing individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure, including those diagnosed with mesothelioma. To date, Taylor has successfully recovered over $25 million for her clients, navigating the complexities of toxic tort litigation to ensure those harmed by corporate negligence receive the compensation they deserve.