Samuel K. Ford

Sam Ford is a partner at the law firm of Petway, French & Ford, LLP, in Birmingham, Alabama. His practice focuses on the litigation of personal injury cases and handling of all legal matters pertaining to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority.

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Sam joined Petway, French & Ford as an Associate in 2015 and became a partner in 2019. Prior to joining Petway, French & Ford, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, representing the State of Alabama in jury trials for felony criminal matters occurring in Montgomery County.

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Sam graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies in 2007. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Tulane School of Law in 2012. After graduating from law school, Sam served as a law clerk for The Honorable Elisabeth French.

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What does Sam like most about the practice of law?

"I love having the opportunity to help clients reach a resolution to their legal issues in a timely and competent manner. I enjoy the practice of law because it provides a platform for disputes and controversies to be resolved between individuals and entities."

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What does Sam like most about practicing at Petway, French & Ford?

"I love having the flexibility to handle a wide variety of cases for a diverse client base. Practicing at Petway, French & Ford allows me the opportunity to represent a variety of clients from Plaintiffs in personal injury cases to corporations in Arbitration proceedings."