Firm News

Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. is proud to share that our founding and senior partner, Attorney Richard S. Jaffe, has co-authored a nationally published article on the critical issue of exculpatory evidence in criminal defense.  The piece, titled “Brady Wrapped in Jencks Packaging: How Categories of Exculpatory Evidence Can Be Conflated to Delay Production, […]

We are both honored and proud to announce that two of our distinguished attorneys—Richard S. Jaffe and Brett H. Knight—have been recognized in Business Alabama Magazine’s prestigious Legal Elite 2025 in the category of Criminal Defense. Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C., our firm has long been built on a foundation of passion, precision, and […]

Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. is honored to announce that Attorney Richard S. Jaffe has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This distinction is awarded to only the top five percent of attorneys nationwide, recognizing excellence and professional achievement across the legal industry.  Attorney Jaffe earned […]

The death of Tony Mitchell in the Walker County Jail has led to criminal charges against both law enforcement and medical staff in Alabama. On August 14th, 2025, ten individuals appeared before a federal judge in Birmingham and each entered a plea of not guilty. Among those represented is Alicia Herron, a medical professional, whose […]

At Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C., we’re proud to be a team of dedicated attorneys who strive to deliver exceptional legal representation and uphold the highest standards of our profession. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that four of our own, Richard S. Jaffe, Brett H. Knight, Michael P. Hanle, and Michael W. Whisonant […]