Jim Rives Named Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Montgomery
- Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak
- Oct 23, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 24, 2024
Ball Ball Matthews & Novak is pleased to announce that Jim Rives was selected by The Best Lawyers in America® as its Lawyer of the Year for the practice area of Mediation in Montgomery.
An active litigator, Jim Rives has tried cases at all levels of Alabama’s state and federal courts. Jim is also a frequent seminar lecturer and an appellate mediation trainer.
Jim has been awarded an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for legal skills and ethics recognized by that publication. He has also been honored by the Best Lawyers in America. In addition to his regular practice, he is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, American Arbitration Association (AAA), Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators, and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.
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