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Samuel G McKerall
McKerall & McKerall, P.L.L.C.
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- White Collar Crime
- Legal Malpractice
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Foreclosure Defense
Additional Practice Area
- Complex Civil Litigation
Education
- University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
- J.D. (1971) | Law
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Awards
- AV PREEMINENT
- Martindale Hubbell
Professional Associations
- Alabama State Bar # ASB-9011-R70S
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- McKerall & McKerall - Mobile & Baldwin County Lawyers Since 1975
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111 Questions Answered
- Q. In the state of Alabama, if you touch someone's property such as keys, is it justifiable for that person to hit you?
- A: Of course not!!! But you already know that. You are being abused. See a lawyer. As an alternative, consider going to the County courthouse and swearing out a warrant against him for Protection from Abuse. (PFA) The Circuit or District Court Clerks will probably help you fill out the form. This is free. The sheriff will then go and find him and give him a piece of paper telling him to stay away from you, and will set an early date for him to appear in court. You have to be there too. The judge will then decide what happens next.
This can be dangerous, as in rare cases the man will ignore the piece of paper and will seek to harm you. You know him, so you should be able to assess whether ... Read More
- Q. I made police report against my husband for DV I didn’t sign a warrant
- A: Assuming that is a question, the answer is yes the police can sign a warrant. If they become aware of a bank robbery they can arrest the bank robber. You made the police aware that your husband committed violence on you. They can arrest him. They do not need your permission.
- Q. I own property in Cullman, al. I run Angus cattle on. A neigh.rented 8 a.c.. now there is 10 to 15 rodeo bulls there
- A: Here's the primary law on it. There's a lot more than just this one, You can look at all the other Alabama laws on the subject by Googling Code of Alabama, and then choose the one that has the word "alison" in the web address. Scroll down to Article Three - Animals - and then scroll down to Section 5, and start reading at paragraph 1 under Section 5.
Here's the key section you'll need. You'll need to hire a lawyer to file suit for your damages.
Section 3-5-3
Liability of owner for damages done by livestock or animals running at large; judgment lien upon animal or livestock causing damage.
(a) The owner of such livestock or animal being or running ... Read More
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