Kurt Robertson

Since beginning his legal career in 2001, attorney Kurt Robertson has built a reputation as a seasoned trial lawyer and relentless advocate for his clients. In 2021, he founded Robertson & Associates to expand his practice and focus on delivering exceptional representation in personal injury and civil litigation.

A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Kurt practices extensively in New York, Florida, and federal courts. His early experience as defense counsel for multinational corporations provided him with unique insights into the strategies of insurance companies and large entities. This knowledge gives him a significant advantage while fighting for injured plaintiffs, allowing him to anticipate tactics and secure maximum compensation.

Kurt’s aggressive litigation style, combined with his unwavering commitment to justice, has resulted in millions of dollars recovered for his clients. When you need a determined advocate who will fight for you and your loved ones, it’s time to call Kurt Robertson.

About Robertson & Associates

Robertson & Associates is a premier litigation firm dedicated to securing justice for clients in personal injury and civil disputes. With a results-driven approach and an unwavering commitment to advocacy, we fight tirelessly to protect the rights of individuals and businesses alike.

Backed by years of trial experience, our firm is known for aggressive representation, strategic legal tactics, and a proven track record of success. Whether negotiating high-stakes settlements or taking cases to court, we stand by our clients every step of the way—because at Robertson & Associates, your fight is our fight.

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Darleene Peters

Darleene Peters is a proud native of New Orleans! She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University of LA. After working for a few years, Darleene continued her education at Loyola University in New Orleans, where, in three years, she simultaneously earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from the Colleges of Law and Business Administration. 

Darleene is the first African American female Partner at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, and serves as Chairperson of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. At Irwin Fritchie, Darleene is an invaluable member of the Products Liability Team where she represents pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in Louisiana and throughout the country, in federal and state court, as well as in numerous multi-district litigation (MDL) matters. Darleene is also an active member of the Railroad Litigation Team where she handles matters that involve the defense of derailments, grade-crossing accidents, personal injury and wrongful death actions, and trespasser claims. She also defends corporate clients in environmental and occupational disease hazards cases involving asbestos exposure, as well as personal injury and property damages claims for business premises.

During her tenure with the firm, Darleene also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Darleene is also double certified in Health and Wellness Coaching and Nutrition Coaching. She is the Founder and CEO of Deep Wellness NOLA, her own holistic health and wellness coaching company, where she focuses on serving as a resource for addressing qualify of life issues using a holistic approach. Darleene has a special interest and passion for addressing the challenges facing the legal profession. She serves a Wellness Contributor, Speaker, and Writer for various legal associations and organizations and is committed to improving the Health and Well-Being of her fellow legal professionals.

Alvin Hope, II

Alvin is a Shareholder in Maynard Nexsen’s Mobile office and a member of several practice groups, including Economic Development & Incentives, Public Finance, and Labor & Employment. His public finance practice includes the representation of Alabama cities, counties, boards of education, and utility systems in a wide range of financing and bond transactions.

With the firm’s full-service platform and seamless access to skilled attorneys across all practice areas and offices, Alvin is routinely asked to advise and assist the firm’s Governmental and Regulatory Affairs team. In this role, he represents clients before legislative, regulatory, and governmental bodies, including the U.S. Congress, federal departments and agencies, the Alabama State Legislature, and various state and local governmental entities.

Prior to joining Maynard, Alvin worked in both private practice and the corporate sector as a labor and employment lawyer. He represented management in employment litigation, labor matters, contract negotiation, contract management, grievance arbitration, mediation, and union avoidance.

Alvin’s success in developing financing and incentive strategies to assist and strengthen Alabama businesses and governmental entities has earned him recognition by The Best Lawyers in America© in Economic Development. He also serves as an Industry-Specific (Ports/Logistics/Supply Chain) member of the Advisory Board of Trustees of the Alabama Center for Real Estate.

Experience

• $100,900,000 Capital Outlay School Warrants, Series 2012, issued by the Board of Commissioners of Mobile County

• $3,700,000 Revenue Bond (Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc., Project) issued by the Second Medical Clinic Board of the City of Mobile, Alabama

• $1,297,000 Temporary Water and Sewer Revenue Anticipation Bond (Regions Bank 2012) issued by The Utilities Board of the City of Bayou La Batre

• $25,000,000 General Obligation Taxable Warrant, Series 2012-B, issued by Baldwin County, Alabama

• $500,000 General Obligation Note, Series FY 2012, issued by the City of Satsuma, Alabama

• $9,445,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, The Water Works Board of the Town of Calera (Alabama)

• $9,245,000 General Obligation Warrants, Series 2012-B, City of Oxford, Alabama

Community & Professional

• Alabama Center for Real Estate, Advisory Board of Trustees (Industry-Specific: Ports/Logistics/Supply Chain)

• Alabama State Bar

• Alabama Trust Fund, Board Member

• State Bar of Georgia

• National Bar Association

• National Association of Bond Lawyers

• Alabama State Port Authority, Board of Directors

• Community Foundation of South Alabama

• Prichard Preparatory School, Board Member

• Red Elephant Club

• Regions Bank, South Alabama Advisory Board of Directors

• UMS Wright Preparatory School, Board of Directors

Practices

• Economic Development

• Public Finance

• Opportunity Zones

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate & Business Transactions

• Employment & Labor Law

• Government & Regulatory Affairs

Education

• Emory University (2011, M.B.A., Goizueta School of Business)

• University of Alabama School of Law (1997, J.D.)

• University of Alabama (1993, B.A., Southeastern Conference's Academic Honor Roll; Intercollegiate Football)

Brandon Wright

Brandon Wright became an Associate Attorney with Brownell Landrigan in 2019 and was elevated to Senior Associate in 2023.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wright was a regulatory attorney at a financial services, criminal, and civil enforcement defense law firm in Washington, D.C. Mr. Wright also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Deborah A. Robinson at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

While in law school, Mr. Wright served as a Senior Editor for the North Carolina Central Law Review and as a torts tutor. He also worked as a legal intern for GlaxoSmithKline and as a judicial intern for the Honorable Patricia Timmons-Goodson at the North Carolina Supreme Court.

A native of North Carolina, Mr. Wright completed his undergraduate studies at Davidson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Spanish in 2010. While there, he was also a three-year letterman for the Men’s Football team. He received his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2013.

He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and North Carolina.