David C. Skinner, L.L.C

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David C. Skinner was raised in Birmingham Alabama, received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University and his J.D. summa cum laude from The University of Alabama School of Law. At law school, David was ranked first (1 of 87) in his section, was a member of Order of the Coif and a published member of the Alabama Law Review. Mr. Skinner is listed in The Best Lawyers In America ®. He practices law full time and also serves as a mediator and provides expert testimony in real property and employment litigation. Mr. Skinner lectures, publishes, and serves on numerous professional and governmental committees. Mr. Skinner is a member of the Alabama Law Institute's Real Estate Study Committee which prepares real property legislation for the State of Alabama. He is the committee's ad valorem tax representative and a frequent contributor on leasing, financing and title legislation. Since 1998, David has consistently served as a Vice-Chairman or Co-Chairman on a variety of committees for the Business Council of Alabama. He also routinely drafts, reviews and comments on pending legislation and also appears before various committees of the Alabama House of Representatives as a legal analyst/commentator. In 2002, the Governor appointed David to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Advisory Council. From 1997 through 2001, David regularly lectured at Auburn University, the University of North Alabama and Jacksonville State University. David is certified as a Senior Professional In Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). David served on the twelve member 1999-2000 HRCI National Practice Analysis Committee which determined the content of the current worldwide PHR and SPHR examinations. Mr. Skinner has written numerous articles, handbooks, pamphlets and books. His publications include Gambling with Remedies: Rent Acceleration in Alabama, 45 ALA. L. REV. 275 (1993); ALABAMA RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & MINERAL LEASE LAW, (Michie, 1997; Supp. Lexis Law Pub. 1998 & 1999) and Selecting Employment Practices Liability Insurance, HR MAGAZINE (Sep. 1998). Mr. Skinner is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and serves as a Legal Advisor (similar to an Administrative Law Judge) throughout the southeast. He is a graduate of the United States Army Command & General Staff College. He graduated first (1 of 96) in his Army Judge Advocate (lawyer) Officer Advanced Course. Prior to law school, Mr. Skinner served on active duty with the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer. He graduated first (1 of 152) in his Artillery Officer Course, second (2 of 32) in his MLRS (Rocket/Missile) Leader's Course and received certifications as an OSHA Hazard Communication Instructor, Hazardous Waste Manager and Formal Schools Instructor. Following his military service and prior to practicing law, Mr. Skinner worked in management in the hazardous materials transportation (trucking) industry in Alabama. He (his fleet) received the Alabama Trucking Association's annual safest fleet award.

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