W. Benjamin Broadwater 251.415.9221 wbb@alfordclausen.com Secretary: Erin Tindle

Education J.D., Widener University School of Law, 1994 B.A., Auburn University, 1986 Practice Areas Aviation and Transportation Law Business and Corporate Representation General Liability Hurricane Claims Labor and Employment Law Medical Malpractice/Long -Term Care Workers' Compensation Background/Professional Achievements Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ben worked for high tech manufacturers/exporters as a regulatory compliance and federal government contracting officer. Ben has practiced law in Mobile since 1994. He has advised clients on commercial and corporate matters to include corporate formation, governance and dissolution, intellectual property and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. He is past chairman of the Alabama State Bar Section of International Law. Ben joined the Firm in 1996 and became a Partner in 2002. He has considerable experience in the defense of medical malpractice actions and suits against nursing homes and their employees. IADC Trial Academy Graduate Fluent in Spanish Ben is a contributing editor/author to the American Bar Association publication titled "Counseling Emerging Companies on Going International." Ben is a member of the FDLA Board of Directors. Martindale Hubbell Rating: AV Memberships Alabama State Bar; Florida Bar Mobile Bar Association American Bar Association Alabama Bar Association Alabama Defense Lawyers Association American Health Lawyers Association Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Captain (JAG) in the Alabama Army National Guard Member of the State Bar Spanish Speaking Lawyers Committee Publications The Americans with Disabilities Act and State Workers' Compensation Laws in the Hands of the Courts