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Stephanie Monplaisir started her journey at Beasley Allen in 2011. She focuses on cases involving complex litigation and appellate proceedings. 

Learning from failure is often more valuable than success. Stephanie believes this mindset is key to becoming a better lawyer. Her dedication to continuous growth and client advocacy has earned her numerous honors throughout her career. She was named Beasley Allen’s Products Liability Lawyer of the Year and recognized as Destiny Girls Academy’s Lawyer of the Year for the River Region. Stephanie has also earned repeated recognition on the Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and has been featured in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation. Most recently, she was included in The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation.

Stephanie is a highly accomplished attorney with a remarkable track record, having secured over $200 million in verdicts and settlements. Among her most notable achievements is working alongside Greg Allen to secure the largest personal injury settlement in Alabama history, totaling $110 million. She has demonstrated exceptional skill in both state and federal courts, contributing to several high-profile trial teams. Her work includes a settlement for the family of Kimberleigh Welch, a school bus driver who tragically died due to a defectively designed bus. Stephanie also played a pivotal role in winning a $151 million verdict for Travaris “Tre” Smith, who was paralyzed in a rollover accident involving a 1998 Ford Explorer. The jury found that Ford failed to meet safety guidelines and concealed the vehicle’s defective design. Additionally, her dedication was instrumental in securing an $18.79 million verdict for Colin Lacy, who was paralyzed due to negligent maintenance of his 18-wheeler by a mechanic shop.

She is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, and the Alabama Association for Justice. Beyond these roles, Stephanie has also made significant contributions to the Alabama State Bar by serving on the Lawyer University Task Force and the Health and Wellness Committee.

Stephanie’s husband, David, is a Captain with the Montgomery Fire Department, and they are active members of Frazer Methodist Church. Stephanie is dedicated to mentoring law students and young lawyers. She led Beasley Allen’s Summer Law Clerk Program, guiding students from across the state and continuing to support them even after they left the firm. As the first lawyer in her family, she draws from her own experiences to help others. Stephanie also values her physical and mental health by taking walks, having brunch with friends, and spending quality time with her family, understanding the importance of self-care for women lawyers.

Education

Stephanie graduated summa cum laude from Troy University in 2007, earning a double major in political science and psychology. Before diving into law school, she made a significant impact as a crisis counselor with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, helping communities recover from the devastating Enterprise, Alabama tornado.

In May 2011, Stephanie graduated summa cum laude once again, this time from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. Her time in law school was marked by numerous accolades, including ten Best Paper Awards and the Best Advocate Award in Trial Advocacy. She also played key roles as a senior editor on the Faulkner Law Review and a senior member of the Board of Advocates.

Licenses

• Alabama (2011)

Beasley Allen lawyers live by our creed of “helping those who need it most”. Our law firm has helped thousands of clients get the justice they desperately needed and deserved.