PITTS & ZANATY - Key Persons
Charles Coleman Alford attended The University of Alabama where he graduated with a degree in Political Science and History. Mr. Alford attended Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and received his Juris Doctorate in law. Before joining Pitts & Zanaty, L.L.C., Mr. Alford was in private practice, with a focus on criminal defense.
Ms. Horner graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University and obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Horner's practice focus was on general litigation in both circuit and federal court. Her practice now focuses on the representation of persons in connection to obtaining their Social Security Disability at both the administrative and federal levels. Ms. Horner is admitted to the Alabama State Bar as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama.
R.D. Pitts is an Alabama attorney who helps clients with SSDI and SSI applications and appeals. Mr. Pitts has been a licensed attorney since 1979 and has been handling Social Security disability cases since 1981.
Mr. Pitts is joined by an experienced team of attorneys and staff members who are committed to rights and interests of clients throughout Alabama. The firm also represents clients in Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida as well.
Terry Underwood Evans earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University and her Juris Doctorate from the Birmingham School of Law. Her practice focuses primarily on consumer bankruptcy. Before joining Pitts & Zanaty, she was in private practice concentrating in the areas of bankruptcy, personal injury and products liability. Mrs. Evans also spent several years as a research attorney and legal editor for a legal publishing company. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama and the United States Federal District Court.
Mr. Zanaty was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Judge and Mrs. Edward S. Zanaty. Raised in the legal community, Mr. Zanaty knew that law was in his blood. Starting young, he was mentored in the Jefferson County Courthouse. Working directly under Judge Gary Pate, Judge Donald Cruise, and Judge Houston Brown, Mr. Zanaty was directly involved in thousands of cases. Through this training, Mr. Zanaty was able to work with the top legal minds in the state of Alabama. Utilizing this legal knowledge, Mr. Zanaty was able to determine which member of the legal community that he was most impressed with in order to mentor his legal career. The choice was clear and obvious, R.D. Pitts. Mr. Zanaty's move to the private sector coupled with great loyalty eventually led him to become partners with his mentor. Mr. Zanaty utilizes his judicial clerk experience and the guidance of Mr. Pitts to produce extremely effective representation beyond his years.
Bill Willingham received his bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. His practice focuses on litigating social security disability claims. Before joining the firm, he served as Assistant District Attorney for the 29th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. He also spent several years in a private practice, which included practice in Alabama Juvenile, District, Circuit, and Appellate Courts and U.S. Federal Court. He is former Vice President of the Talladega County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama and the United States Federal District Court.