Nomberg Law Live

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT “This is Steve Altmann of The Nomberg Law Firm. Today I want to talk about the seven common myths or misconceptions about filing for bankruptcy. There are thousands of people struggling right now with their finances. The overall feeling for many people is that the following bankruptcy, that there’s a negative stigma to

NOMBERG LAW LIVE: Rebekah Keat, world champion athlete, who now trains others and rescue horses. Bernard : All right. I think we are good to go live. Good morning, how are you Bek? Rebekah: Good. How are you? Bernard : I’m doing great. Good morning guys, this is Bernard Nomberg with another weekly episode of

Attorney Clint Mountain discusses Municipal Liability and Sovereign Immunity; and running a family law practice with his father. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-769-4824.  

Ida Tyree-Hyche discusses Veterans’ rights and benefits. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-769-4824.  

Dr. Benton Emblom, an orthopedic surgeon with Andrews Sports Medicine, discusses treating injuries. Benton specializes in sports medicine and treats professional and college athletes. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Lauren Sisler shares her powerful story about family, addiction and tragedy. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Robert Vance, Jr. discusses issues facing the Alabama Judicial System. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-417-4825.

Whitney Seals with Cochrun & Seals, LLC discusses identity theft and credit reporting issues. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.  

Dr. Andy Sokol with Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic discusses pet safety in the summertime and other responsibilities of being a pet owner. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-769-4824            

Christopher Burrell with Burrell & McCants LLC discussing drivers licenses. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969

Bernard interviews Joel Nomberg, Dad, Grandfather, Lawyer, Of Counsel. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-255-3512.

Bernard interviews Clifton Holt, owner and proprietor of Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham, AL. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard speaks with Birmingham attorney Chervis Isom who wrote “The Newspaper Boy: Coming of age in Birmingham, Alabama during the Civil Rights Era.” If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard interviews Dan Monroe, Principal with Cayenne Creative Group. We are talking about Birmingham! If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Huntsville attorney and author Robert Bailey joins Bernard on Nomberg Law Live.  Check out his legal thrillers “The Professor,” “Between Black and White,” and “The Last Trial”. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Chief Meteorologist James Spann is interviewed by Bernard. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-582-4675.

Bernard interviews Amie Peters, partner with Blue Water Legal PLLC and current President of Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard and attorney David Martin discuss legal claims pursuant to The Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ERISA laws concern employer-provided benefits, like pension plans and disability policies. These are confusing laws that should concern anyone who is employed in the private sector. David is an expert on this topic and will explain how to protect

John Dorhauer, Traci Blackmon and Bernard  discuss race, religion, politics, baseball and Birmingham. John is the General Minister and President of United Church of Christ. Traci is Executive Minister for Justice and Local Church Ministries of United Church of Christ. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the

JanieMac Roe with LAH Real Estate shares helpful tips for home buyers and sellers, as well as proactive things current homeowners can do to help prevent damage to their homes in bad weather. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm

Bernard interviews Joel Feldman, co-founder of the End Distracted Driving project and the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation, concerning the dangers of driving while distracted. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.  

Steve Altmann with the law firm of Najjar Denaburg. Steve handles bankruptcy cases for individuals. Steve will navigate and explain the world of bankruptcy which can be a very complicated place for most folks! If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law

Bernard interviews Allana Pinkerton, the Global Safety Advocate for Diono, a leader in making innovative products keeping children safer in cars. Allana has been a certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor since 2002. Diono takes clever little ideas and lovingly engineers products to delight busy families who are always on the go. We discuss proper car seat use,

Bernard interviews Mike Royer, Managing Editor of the University of Alabama’s WVUA-TV/Channel 23. Mike tells us about the communications /television programs at the University of Alabama and we got a tour of the facilities. Great interview with Mike! If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law

Bernard interviews Clarence Watkins, the Executive Director of the Friends of Rickwood. Rickwood Field is the oldest active ballpark in the United States. Clarence shares the rich history of the ballpark and baseball in Alabama. Awesome stories and great memories! If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the

Bernard interviews Norris Thomas, a childhood friend who now resides in Arizona. Norris shares his life story which includes many real world life lessons that have helped him to reach his goals. What an inspiring story Norris has to share! If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the

Bernard interviews Birmingham lawyer Barry Ragsdale. Barry shares about his law practice, finding humor in the law, and we discuss the 2018 Alabama Supreme Court race. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Are you interested in playing college sports? Then you will want to learn about NCSA. In this video, Bernard interviews Jesse Churchward with NCSA. Jesse discusses lacrosse recruiting, growth of the game and new college rules.  If you would like additional information, please visit: https://www.ncsasports.org/ If you have any questions or concerns about this issue

Bernard is joined by Morris Lilienthal, a lawyer and partner at the Martinson and Beason lawfirm in Huntsville.  Morris talks about the March of Dimes and Team Will.  Team Will raises money for the March of Dimes – March for Babies campaign. If you would like to donate, please visit: https://www.marchforbabies.org/Fundraising/Team?teamId=751132&teamEventId=2762177 If you have any questions

Todd Denaburg with Levy’s Fine Jewelry tells us the history of Levy’s in downtown Birmingham and what great items the historic jewelry store has to offer. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard talks with St. Louis immigration Lawyer Jim Hacking.  You can also listen to Jim on his podcast https://maximumlawyer.com/podcast/.  For more information on Jim and his law practice please visit hackinglawpractice.com. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard speaks with Don Lupo, Birmingham Mayor’s Office Director of Citizens Assistance. For many years Don has been an advocate for the homeless in our City. Most notably, Don coordinates the awesome effort of feeding and housing hundreds in need when the temperatures drop to freezing. If you have any questions or concerns about this

Bernard interviews Dr. Emily Casey with Andrews Sports Medicine and Dr. Joseph D. Ackerson with Ackerson & Associates about sports-related concussions in middle school and high school athletes. With the increase of children playing team sports at a younger age, concussions are on the rise and this is a real issue that all parents should be

Jim Parkman with Parkman White discusses criminal law in Alabama. Since earning his law degree and becoming licensed to practice in Alabama in 1979, Jim has steadily built his well-deserved reputation for success in the most complex, high profile cases with the highest of stakes, most notably former HealthSouth CEO Richard M. Scrushy, Swedish criminal

Lauren Kriger Schwartz, Executive Director at Collat Jewish Family Services in Birmingham. Lauren shares all of the wonderful services and programs that CJFS provides. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard and David recap an exciting 2017 at the Firm and what’s in store for the upcoming year. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Derek Waltchack, partner with Shannon Waltchack, discusses exciting new changes in downtown Birmingham. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard talks with Sean Gibson, the Athletics Director at The Altamont School. Sean discusses the newly renovated and dedicated Patton Gymnasium, Krulak Fitness Center and what’s going on with the sports programs at the school. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg

Phillip McCallum, Executive Director of the Alabama State Bar, discusses the state of the bar and the programs the bar offers to its members. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Dan Tourtellotte with the Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham shares great information about what the LJCC offers. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.  

Erik Heninger, with Heninger, Garrison & Davis, discusses medical malpractice cases and what he looks for when evaluating cases. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-417-4825.  

Bernard interviews Timothy B. Clay, President of Accounting & Business Consultants, Inc. in Birmingham. Tim discusses important tax considerations and planning for the end of the year. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard talks with Alan Lasseter, partner with Shuttlesworth Lasseter, LLC law firm in Birmingham. Alan discusses police misconduct cases and how he represents clients in these cases. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

For the past 19 years, a group of people have gotten together to do what has come to be known as “Turkeys from Heaven” in Dothan, Alabama. Each year during the third week in December a dedicated group of folks  meet in Dothan to smoke turkeys, make green bean casseroles, pack rolls and cranberry sauce

Bernard interviews James Haggerty, partner with Gloor, Strickland, & Haggerty, LLP.  Jimmy discusses federal workers’ compensation claims that involve employees of the federal government who are injured on the job. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.

Bernard talks with Lisa Bor, Clinic Director / PT, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with AccelAbility Physical Therapy – Homewood. Lisa discusses the various medical conditions they treat at their locations around the Birmingham metro area. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law

Bernard talks with Allen Arnold, attorney and partner with 5 Points Law Group, about employment issues.  Allen discusses unemployment claims, whether you can record meetings with managers and supervisors, and how claims of discrimination are handled with the EEOC. Very informative and useful information. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or

Bernard talks with attorney Chip Nation with Warren & Associates in Jasper, Alabama.  Chip discusses black lung cases that affect so many coal miners and other employees who work around dust particles. As part of his practice, Chip handles state black lung cases, which are handled through the Alabama workers’ compensation laws. If you have

Bernard talks with George Whitlock, III, Founder and Pastor of True Vine International Church.  Today, the Firm assisted Pastor George and volunteers with their monthly food distribution.  M25Alive  is a community outreach ministry of True Vine International Church. M25Alive feeds the needy, provides clothing for the poor and builds shelters for the transitional homeless. Al.com

Bernard talks with CiCi Dixon, founder of The Dixon Brain Cancer Foundation, a non-profit which benefits people seeking treatment for primary brain cancer and the research hospitals that are searching for a cure.  The Foundation is currently setting up their website and other social media. For now, to reach The Dixon Brain Cancer Foundation, email

Bernard chats with John Stamps, founder of the Black Belt Law Center. John discusses how to deal with police stops and interacting with the police in various situations. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue or other issues on the law, please call the Nomberg Law Firm at 205-346-1969.      

Bernard talks with Jay Anderson, Director of Annual Giving with Blazer Boosters in the UAB Athletics Department. We are chatting about UAB football!  UAB’s football team is back on the field for the first time since the 2014 season.  New football facilities and plenty of excitement surround the Southside campus.    

Bernard chats with Brian McMillan, owner of Busy Corner Cheese and Provisions at Pizitz Food Hall in downtown Birmingham. Brian runs the most comprehensive cheese shop in Birmingham.  They specialize in meats and cheese from around the globe.  Come say hello to Brian, learn a little about cheese and try some of their fine selections!

In this video, Bernard talks with Jonathan Nelson, General Manager of the Birmingham Barons. The Barons are the Double A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Since opening Regions Field in 2013, the Barons have helped reshape downtown Birmingham. For more information, please visit the Birmingham Barons website: https://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t247    

Bernard talks with Sidney C. Summey, a partner with White Arnold & Dowd PC, in Birmingham Alabama.  With over 35 years experience in the practice of Probate Law, Sidney is recognized in the probate and civil courts in Alabama as a leader in the field of probate litigation, wills, trusts and estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. In

Bernard chats with Birmingham lawyer Dan Burnick about Social Media and the Law.  Dan handles most types of employment law for employers and employees. He shared his experience and expertise about how social media can impact cases. Best advice is to not put anything on social media about your case. Too often injured workers put

In today’s video, Bernard is joined by Brett Bloomston, a partner in The Bloomston Firm in Birmingham, Alabama. Brett concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, white collar crime, DUI and general litigation.

Bernard chats with Michelle Bearman-Wolnek with Heart Gallery Alabama.  They are discussing raising adoption awareness through the foster care system in Alabama.  Heart Gallery Alabama is based in Birmingham.  Heart Gallery Alabama is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding forever families for children in Alabama’s foster care system by raising awareness and educating the public.

Why do we need workers’ compensation in Alabama? The Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to protect the legal rights of workers who are injured on the job.  Injured workers need protections under the law.  In most situations, injured workers would be best served by consulting with a lawyer experienced in workers’ compensation.  In this

In this video, Bernard is joined by Dave Bledsoe, Jr. of Bledsoe Occupational Therapy (fcealabama.com). Bernard and Dave discuss what a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is, why they are performed and the impact they have on Alabama workers’ compensation claims. We have previously written about FCEs: https://nomberglaw.com/blog/workers-compensation/functional-capacity-evaluations-prepare/ Functional capacity evaluations (FCE) are typically used by

In this video, Bernard is joined by Alabama attorney Steve Goozee.  Steve is an experienced attorney, who has handled many retaliatory discharge cases over the years.  Bernard and Steve discuss the ins and outs of retaliatory discharge. Alabama law makes it illegal for an employer to fire an employee for maintaining a workers’ compensation claim.