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 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 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.
Christopher K. Middleton, Esq. is the managing partner of Cox, Rodman & Middleton, LLC. For over a decade of working in the legal field, he has garnished a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, work ethic and legal skills. Middleton focuses primarily on trial litigation, community outreach and policy work. He zealously advocates on behalf of his clients through motion practice, negotiation and trial litigation. He is a proud member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Savannah Bar Association and the Port City Bar Association. Middleton has also been admitted to practice law in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Christopher graduated from Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. While in high school, he was a standout athlete in football and wrestling, earning State Honors. He later attended Savannah State University, where he graduated cum laude with dual degrees in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations & Advertisement, and English Literature & Language. While attending Savannah State University, Middleton was heavily involved with various student organizations as well as the campus administration. Because of his reputation for professionalism and fairness, he was later elected Chief Justice of the Student Government Association, a position he held until graduation.
Middleton was also a student athlete, playing defensive line and linebacker for the Savannah State University Tigers. He was a member of the defensive unit that led the nation in total defense and rushing defense to become the top-rated Division II defense team in the nation in 1998. Middleton later received the prestigious Defensive Player of the Year Award. In 2002, he also received the President’s Second Mile Award, the university’s highest honor given to a graduating senior who exemplifies stellar and meritorious character and values in both leadership and community service. In that same year, his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, received co-organization of the year honors for their commitment to strengthening the campus and the community.
Legal Experience
After graduating from Savannah State University, Middleton began working as a speechwriter and assistant to former Mayor, the Honorable Floyd Adams, Jr. While serving in this capacity, he learned a great deal about politics, networking, problem-solving and people. He also learned about the philosophy of servant leadership as he addressed the concerns of citizens daily.
Middleton later attended Vermont Law School. While there, he was a member of the Student Services Committee, VLS Diversity Committee, SBA Finance Committee, Student Activity Committee and the Pro Bono Committee. Because of his reputation and work ethic, he was elected as Senator of the Student Bar Association and served in that capacity until graduation. At graduation, he received the prestigious Alumni Contribution Award for his commitment to the institution, the students and the community.
He later returned to Savannah, Georgia, where he began his professional legal career as an assistant public defender for the Eastern Judicial Circuit. He quickly advanced to the following positions: Senior Trial Team Leader, Major Crimes Division Litigator, Division Chief and Interim Chief Public Defender. While working at the Public Defender’s Office, Middleton resolved over 1,000 cases and conducted over 30 major crime jury trials.
Activities and Outreach
Aside from courtroom litigation, Middleton has served on various community boards and is currently active with numerous organizations such as the Citizens Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Planning Commission; Chatham-Savannah Citizens Advocacy; The Savannah Chapter of the 100; the Savannah Bar Association Executive Committee; the Port City Bar Association; and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Middleton is committed to the principles of servant leadership and strengthening the community through advocacy and collaborative partnering. As a result of his dedication, he has been the recipient of various awards such as the prestigious Justice Benham Award from the State Bar of Georgia, the Robbie Robinson Award from the Savannah Bar Association, the Leader Award from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the Community Leader Award from Savannah Youth City, Inc.
Middleton is a legal scholar who places strong emphasis on client-centered representation, professionalism and community outreach.