Background
Ellis, Joana S. was born on September 19, 1959 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
Ellis, Joana S. was born on September 19, 1959 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
Samford University; Auburn University (Bachelor of Arts, with honor, 1979). University of Alabama (Juris Doctor, 1983).
Worked at Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak, P.A. (Montgomery, Alabama) specializing in General Civil Practice. Trial and Appellate, Probate, Products Liability, Corporations, Insurance, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Employment Law. Admitted to the bar, 1983, Alabama.
Phi Delta Phi.
Associate Editor, Alabama Law Review, 1981-1983. Author: "Remittitur in Alabama," 34 Alabama Law Review, 1983. Member: Montgomery County and American Bar Associations.
Alabama State Bar.
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association. Fred South. Ball began his law practice in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1890. He formed a partnership with William Samford and the firm was known as Ball & Samford until Mr.
Samford became a judge on the Alabama Court of Appeals.
Subsequently, Mr. Ball formed a partnership with Edmond Ruffin Beckwith and the firm was known as Ball & Beckwith until 1925 when it became known as Ball & Ball, which name it retained for over 45 years. lieutenant became a professional association in 1977 and in 1988, its name was changed to Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak, P.A. Throughout its history, the firm has engaged in the general practice of law with emphasis on civil defense litigation and corporate law.
Member: Montgomery County and American Bar Associations. Alabama State Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.