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CommercialM InsuranceP allpractice 01cy Whilesome malpractice insurancepolicies can bean incomplete puzzle ... Onecompany puts together allthe pieces. ft labama attorneys want coverage where it counts! Many Iii commercial malpractice policies contain a penalt y-for-refusal to-settle claus e. This clause can be used to force an insured to accept an offer of settlement or, if rejected , pay the difference between the offer and the ultimate verdict. By contrast, AIM's policy gives its insureds protection and peace of mind. AIM will not settle a case without an insured 's consent and will not penalize an insured for refusing settlement and going to trial. AIM's policy even guarantees its insureds a voice in selecting defense counsel. AIM does wha t most commercial insurers refuse to do: Serve the best interest of Alabama attorneys . AIM: For the Difference! 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Hamner has retired as Secretary and BxecutiveDirector of lhe Alabama State Bar Phone (205)~!H515 . after 25 years of service.His tenure made him the nation's senior state bar executivein point of RobertA . Huffaker.. ....,, ,_,,, ..................Chait & E&tor Susan Shirock OePeo!a.......................... Vice-Chair & service. Pictured is the Hamner family,left to right, Anne, Chris, Patrick and, seated, Reggie. AssociateEdito, Photo by CrosbyT homlegP hotographyof Tuscaloosa,Alabama Richard F. AJlen............................ Vice-Chair . finance Maroare1M urphy- ,.·--·-· .................Manag lng E<1,1cw B~r d ot Editors INSIDE Tms ISSUE: Raytn()C'ldL J(lflnM)n, J, •• Sirmlng;h.am• Slwtty 0 , Howell, M~t!y • Jt" Kohi , Monlgomory • Fon•Sl Lill:111,,Motlile • A Tribute to Reggie Hamner HOl'l.~ IA!ldclox, Monlgomtty • J,W . Goodlot. Jt•• Moclle • C. Macloocl Fullo,, Columb1,t;, G.a.• G,egory C. Bufta1ow. The Man and the Hour Moblt • Boajamln B. S9n&:UIM9. Ill, Bi1m1r1Gl'\am• Mlam J, Undorwood1 TulQ.lml:u • AnclrowP Caf!'IPbel.BitmlllQl\irn • B.vWilliam B. Hairston.Jr ........................................................................................................................270 Aloi L Hoh$1ord,Jf • "'°"lgornc,ry • N¥1 T, Rogete, Bm,lng. h11m• Jamts G..S&evens. Monloc>m•rt • Robett W ar.Hord , The Cont1tanl Profusional Jt . Montgom«y • Dobcnh Alley Smrd,,,Birmitlgham • Haney B.vWilliam D. S<:ruws. Jr .........................................................................................................................272 L. Franklln, Leed$ • John O SomeMle, 9,tmlngham • MM On.lh,;:an,Moblfe • Robe,t Seller&Smit\ Hunu...ce, Charles A Lifelong Friend Clc,vet.lnd.S1r"*1gl\am • GlendaCodlran. 8lf'tl'ilnQIWlrn • Ll&I Champlgons . Jr .................................................................................................................................. t,tugglns..81,mmgham • o.bra H. Oorc1s1eln, e1,m1norwn• By 273 Pamela L Mable, MotltQOt!Wy, Shetti T Freetnaf\. Bifflllng. A CenUeman from Alabama - • WilomG, Gaatt,._,,, By Cilbo'ft R. Comp/x!/1,Jr., Olt' ..............................................................................................................27 4 8 oerd ol CommluionlNli U.isOfl .....- .................~ SvnuotA. Aumat •, J, ,. e.mingt,am A Sta tesman , a Facilitator, a \lhionary OH~ By Bert H Early .......................................................................................................................................215 8n:loJtG. Holmtt. Mobi• .........- .................,__ ,_,.. , Pt9sldenl Jolvt A. Owetls,Tusc:aJoo&e ..... .....- ......, .... - , Prtsl0or11'oct Rld,;,d S, M.ar*y, Oemopob ..· -·- ·--- ·........ V'.c.p,eslden l Klch' Chanc e Scholaralup Awarded .............................................................................294 !<tilt!8 Norman,.M ontgomtt'f .,,.,,., ,.,.,,.,,.. _,_,_,. Seaetary Board ol Commlulonet1 A Practitioner 's Guide to Setting Aside Default Judgmen ts 111Cira,e, EdwaroP. Turner, Jr., ctunam • 2nd Cirwt, John A. Hlchot$, LlJverne, 3rd cl,cu!t. t)Tln Robenson Jaek$0n,. By GregoryC. Buffa/ow.. ........................................................................................................296 C••Yl°" • -ldl Circult. R.ilph N. Hoobs..Selma • Slh Circuit, JolWlPercy Ollv« . 11,Dade,4e • 611\Citc UII,,PllloOfl No. 1, WAI• Committees and Tu k Forces, 1994-95 .....................................................................303 1• P. Crownover, T~ , 6th OltaM. P".aoeNo . 2. J . eo..igiasMcelvy , Tusealoo=ia• 71hc~ Arlhur F ,=q, rn, AnnlSlon• &u, Citcuh,John S, key, Dec:a:ut • 9th Clr¢W1.W.H Wa1son,FOfl Payn•· 10111Circl.lil. P6aoe No.. 1, S..-.wel tt. President's Page.... ......................................264 Opinions of the General Counsel ..............289 Fra,.... Bmlngt,am , t<kl\ Clrevl't, Plate No. 2, Jell\ff w. facts/Fax Poll ............................................266 CLEOpportu nities ....................................292 Gewi11, Bumingt\am • 10th Circuit, Piace No. 3 . Jame, S. l!C)yd, Birmingham • 10CtiCir~ . Place No. 4, S-1m\lel A, ExecutiveDirector's Report ........... ...........267 Disciplinary Report ...................................313 Rla'OOl'e,.it ., 81"'*'Qllaffl • 100!C'irCllil. ~et No, &. Frodtlictt l lwykend.iill, Ill, 8mlingham • 10th Clrcob, P1ace