About Us

The firm began on November 1, 1972, when James R. "Jimmy" Knight and Stephen K. Griffith formed the partnership.  The firm's office has remained in the Griffith Building in downtown Cullman since its inception.  Over the years, the firm has grown to include three other partners and became known as Knight, Griffith, McKenzie, Knight & McLeroy, LLP in 2004.

Jimmy Knight has practiced law for more than 40 years, beginning as a sole practitioner when he was 24 years old.  Always a strong advocate for his clients, Jimmy has also been active in politics for many years.  Jimmy has served as chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party and president of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association.

Steve Griffith, who comes from a family of lawyers and judges, began practicing in 1968 and later joined Jimmy Knight in what has become a uniquely long-running law partnership which has been successful and well known.  Steve serves on the Alabama Board of Bar Commissioners and has served on the Alabama Bar Association's Executive Council.

Sister Lynn Marie McKenzie joined the firm in 1985.  As a Catholic nun, Sister Lynn possesses a unique perspective on the practice of law as well as honesty and integrity.

In 1987, Jason P. Knight became a lawyer in the firm where he had grown up coming to visit his father's office.  Jason is an exceptionally gifted trial lawyer and has assisted many people in getting compensation for their injuries.

Todd McLeroy joined the firm in 1993, after having served as a clerk for then Justice Hugh Maddox at the Alabama Supreme Court.  Possessing common sense and understanding, as well as keen mind and a gift for research and writing, Todd brings an irreplaceable element to his clients and to his partners.

With these five law partners possessing combined experience of more than 125 years, Knight, Griffith, McKenzie, Knight & McLeroy, LLP is the largest law firm in the history of Cullman County, Alabama.  With their legal experience along with energy and hard work, the lawyers of Knight, Griffith deliver quality legal services for the citizens of Cullman County and the State of Alabama.