Beasley Allen has announced the promotion of four attorneys to the position of principal. The promotions recognize the achievements and contributions of David Diab, Gavin King, Leanna Pittard, and Mitch Williams.
David Diab joined Beasley Allen in 2019 and focuses on environmental contamination cases affecting public water systems and private property owners. He is committed to advocating for those impacted by pollution or chemical exposure. One of his significant accomplishments was resolving a case for the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden, leading to the construction of an advanced water filtration system to remove PFAS from drinking water. Diab also played a key role in litigation against opioid manufacturers on behalf of Alabama, enabling more resources for addiction treatment.
Gavin King began at Beasley Allen as a law clerk in 2019 and returned as an attorney in 2020. His practice primarily involves environmental litigation. Recently, he was part of a team that helped secure over $728 million in settlements from companies involved in the opioid crisis. In 2021, he served as lead trial counsel for a family affected by negligence at Camden Nursing Facility.
Leanna Pittard joined Beasley Allen in 2023 with a focus on protecting consumers from dangerous products. She currently handles Talcum Powder cases, aiming to stop harmful products linked to cancer. Her career includes over two decades working on mass torts and product liability cases before joining Beasley Allen.
Mitch Williams started as a law clerk at Beasley Allen before becoming an attorney in 2019. He specializes in product liability class actions and business litigation involving major auto manufacturers and suppliers. Known for his unique case strategies, Williams has been part of significant cases such as GM's oil consumption litigation with a $102.6 million verdict and substantial settlements with Toyota and Subaru.
These promotions reflect each attorney's dedication to their respective fields within legal practice.