Carbon Hill Probate Lawyers

Thad A. Davis
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Thad A. Davis
Vestavia Hills, AL Probate Lawyer
(205) 305-4266 300 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 2300
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Probate, Appeals and Estate Planning
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Alabama School of Law
I have practiced trust and estate law in the Birmingham, Alabama area for over twenty-two years. I primarily help people who are dealing with problems involving trusts and estates. That means I do will contests, trust contests, and all other litigation regarding trusts and estates. This also means that I help my clients with trusts and estates when the disputes aren't what most would think of as "full-blown" litigation. In those cases, I represent beneficiaries, trustees, and executors in figuring out solutions when the people involved can't agree. Outside of litigation, I regularly represent clients...
Brooke Davis
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Brooke Davis
Birmingham, AL Probate Attorney with 7 years of experience
(205) 588-0699 3184 Cahaba Heights Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
Free ConsultationProbate and Construction
Birmingham School of Law
Brooke Davis is an associate attorney for Beckum Law LLC. Brooke received her license to practice law in 2017, but has been working in the legal field for more than 7 years. Before joining Beckum Law, Brooke gained experience in family law, workman's compensation defense, and consumer law. Equipped with her wide-ranging legal experience, Brooke develops creative legal strategies for each client.

Brooke devotes much her personal time towards community service. She volunteers in several service programs including Upward Basketball, Relay for Life, and AWANA. Brooke's passion for serving others fueled her desire to represent plaintiffs.

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Norma McCord Wells
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Norma McCord Wells
Guntersville, AL Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(256) 486-3407 1640 Blount Ave
Guntersville, AL 35976
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Jeffrey S Brown
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Jeffrey S Brown
Decatur, AL Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
(256) 340-8042 214 Johnston St SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and University of Alabama School of Law
Jeff provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies. His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters.

He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area. In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, including wills and trusts, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving and special needs planning. Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process.

Jeff has extensive experience in the coordination of real estate transactions,...
Douglas C. Martinson II
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Douglas C. Martinson II
Huntsville, AL Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(800) 255-6534 115 North Side Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Boston University School of Law and Washington and Lee University School of Law
Since 1990 when he joined Martinson & Beason, P.C., Doug has been a leader in the Huntsville community. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate, wills and trust, guardianship and elder law as well as corporate and business planning and disputes. In his spare time, Doug referees ice hockey and enjoys reading, snowing skiing and playing golf and tennis.
Mr. Joshua Benjamin Key
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Mr. Joshua Benjamin Key
Birmingham, AL Probate Lawyer
(205) 265-3015 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Do you have questions about business formation, elder law, or Social Security disability? Do you need assistance with any kind of estate planning issue? You have come to the right firm! At The Law Offices of Joshua Key, you can rest assured in the help and support you can receive from a Birmingham probate attorney who has your best interests in mind. It is absolutely imperative that you know who you can trust at this critical juncture in your life, and Attorney Key is just the man for the task. He obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Missouri-Kansas...
Malcolm S McLeod
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Malcolm S McLeod
HOOVER, AL Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
(205) 930-1774 1980 BRADDOCK DR
HOOVER, AL 35226
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Birmingham School of Law
I graduated High School from Vestavia Hills, and am a long-time Birmingham native. After graduating from the University of Alabama, I formed a Mortgage Company, and attended law school at Birmingham School of law.

My practice centers around Real Estate matters, and Probate law. I have additional expertise in Family Law &
Corporation law.

In the summer of 2018, I purchased and moved my offices to my new location on Braddock Drive.

Tazewell T Shepard III
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Tazewell T Shepard III
Huntsville, AL Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(256) 512-9924 303 Williams Avenue
Suite 1411
Huntsville, AL 35801
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Derry Dean Robbins Johnson
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Derry Dean Robbins Johnson
Birmingham, AL Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
(205) 407-5999 1449 Medical Park Dr. South Suites 204 & 206
Birmingham, AL 35213
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Birmingham School of Law
I am an attorney who is dedicated to providing services with the client's interests as priority. I am committed to represent my clients with competence, faithfulness, diligence and sound judgment. I strive to enhance your access to the legal system and protection under the law by explaining the law to you as it relates to your legal matter. As such, as your attorney my goal is help you understand the law, available options and work with you to resolve your legal issue.

I am an attorney who has many years of experience in healthcare delivery and management in private and public...
Shirley A. Millwood
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Shirley A. Millwood
Alexandria, AL Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
(256) 847-3777 8385 Alabama Highway 144
Alexandria, AL 36250
Probate, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Birmingham School of Law and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
I opened my practice in Alexandria, Alabama, in October 2009, being the first law firm in Alexandria. I represent clients in Calhoun and surrounding counties, including Cleburne, Etowah, Talladega, St. Clair as well as a few other counties.
Christopher Smitherman
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Christopher Smitherman
Montevallo, AL Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
(205) 665-4357 725 West Street
Montevallo, AL 35115
Probate, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
University of Mississippi
With over 20 years of experience in the legal community, Chris Smitherman has earned the reputation for being a strong advocate for his clients. Although he is licensed to practice in any and all state courts located in Alabama and Mississippi, he predominately works in Central Alabama with a heavy focus in Shelby, Chilton, Bibb, and Jefferson Counties. Chris grew up in small town Montevallo, the son of two pharmacists, and attended and graduated Jemison High School. Before earning his JD and while in law school, Chris worked as a licensed realtor. Chris possesses the skill...
Sreekanth Babu Ravi
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Sreekanth Babu Ravi
Huntsville, AL Probate Lawyer
(256) 690-6044 2311 Market Place
Suite C
Huntsville, AL 35801
Probate, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Born and raised in Northern Alabama, Attorney Ravi has dedicated his professional life to helping clients in the state he has always called home. He attended Randolph High School in Huntsville and is a proud member of the Class of 1999. As a sole practitioner, he has gained invaluable experience both inside and outside of court. Attorney Ravi focuses his practice on family and divorce law, both at the trial and appeals level. He also represents clients in landlord/tenant disputes and DUI cases, and handles wills and estates matters.
Mickey Joe Gentle
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Mickey Joe Gentle
Huntsville, AL Probate Lawyer
(256) 512-0060 113 Longwood Drive
Suite B
Huntsville, AL 35801
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
We are a husband and wife team of attorneys admitted before the Alabama State Bar. Our mission is to provide competent legal services, representation, and counseling from a Christian perspective, seeking to assist our clients in addressing their legal issues under the highest ethical standards. We view it to be our duty to seek to understand fully the unique situations of each client, listening carefully and asking the necessary questions to discern all the courses of action that the client has in order for the client to make an informed decision. Mickey J. Gentle is a third generation native of...
Brenda Smith Stedham
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Brenda Smith Stedham
Anniston, AL Probate Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(256) 770-4422 Anniston, AL 36202-0186
Free ConsultationProbate and Elder
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Brenda Stedham was born in Birmingham and raised in small communities throughout north Alabama where her father served as a United Methodist minister. She graduated cum laude from Birmingham-Southern College, where she was Student Government President. She received her law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1980 and moved to Anniston after serving as a law clerk to a Judge Richard L. Holmes of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.

She is a past President and former Executive Committee member of the Calhoun-Cleburne Bar Association Board of Directors. She is a former President and founding member of...
William J. Miller
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William J. Miller
Anniston, AL Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
(256) 241-6794 818 Leighton Avenue
P.O.BOX 1732
Anniston, AL 36207
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Catherine H Cooper
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Catherine H Cooper
Decatur, AL Probate Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(256) 384-8228 1819 6th Avenue, SE
Suite 2
Decatur, AL 35601
Probate, Divorce and Estate Planning
Birmingham School of Law
I have been practicing law since 2018 and have a general practice with an emphasis on estate planning, divorce, and probate law, including guardianship and conservatorship, adoptions, and deeds. I am also a certified Guardian Ad Litem and handle court appointed criminal cases.

I received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama, and Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law. I am a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar, and the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association. I volunteer with the Huntsville Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program. I am a member of the Elder Law,...
Gregory S. Stanley
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Gregory S. Stanley
Irondale, AL Probate Lawyer
(205) 451-4196 201 20th Street South
Irondale, AL 35210
Probate and Real Estate
www.stanley-law.com Licensed in Alabama after a twenty-four-year Air Force career. Attorney Greg Stanley's firm has won cases, appeals, and mandamus for his clients. Mr. Stanley's firm has four attorneys who handle all manner of real estate closings, and cases such as foreclosure and defense, ejectment and defense, and evictions and defense. Stanley's litigation team handles Quiet title actions for all manner of titles including tax liens and sheriff's deeds. Stanley has a beautiful wife in a doctoral program at the University of Alabama and four adult children, all of whom attended the University of...
Zachary H. Starnes
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Zachary H. Starnes
Decatur, AL Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(256) 340-8035 214 Johnston Street SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Shay Reynolds
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Shay Reynolds
Birmingham, AL Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
(205) 838-9000 1780 Gadsden Highway
Birmingham, AL 35235
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Municipal
Samford University
I am from Knoxville, TN and moved to Birmingham to attend Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. I began clerking with Massey, Stotser & Nichols, P.C. during law school and began practicing law upon graduation in 2004.
James R Howison
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James R Howison
Huntsville, AL Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(256) 882-5673 807-C Shoney Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Probate, Bankruptcy, Collections and Foreclosure Defense
Samford University
Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, I am a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (1998) and the Samford University Cumberland School of Law (2002). I am licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and have been admitted before the Federal District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama.

From an early age, I learned that the most powerful skill that can be mastered is the ability to change someone’s mind… which is why I became a lawyer. The most rewarding part of my job is advocating for those in need and using...
Steven Charles Sasser
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Steven Charles Sasser
Decatur, AL Probate Attorney
(256) 274-8105 201 Gordon Drive SE
Suite 203
Decatur, AL 35601
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Alabama, University of
Attorney and founder of Sasser Law Firm, LLC, Photographer, Small Business advisor and advocate, Adoption and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) attorney. I have been providing legal services to individuals and companies throughout Alabama for over 30 years in the areas of adoptions, forming and advising small businesses, representing clients in civil matters, representing landlords with tenant matters, and other personal and family legal needs such as wills, personal directives, and powers of attorney. My clients have ranged from individuals and families, small businesses, corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. Whether it is helping make a forever family through an adoption, forming or...
Randall Richardson
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Randall Richardson
Pell City, AL Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
(205) 338-6400 113 20th Street North
Pell City, AL 35125
Probate, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Jack Whitfield Torbert
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Jack Whitfield Torbert
Gadsden, AL Probate Attorney with 43 years of experience
(256) 547-7551 1024 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of Alabama School of Law
Natalie Gooch McCown
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Natalie Gooch McCown
Florence, AL Probate Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(256) 766-3131 1847 North Wood Ave.
Florence, AL 35630
Probate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Joseph Andrew Jones
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Joseph Andrew Jones
Gadsden, AL Probate Attorney with 1 year of experience
(256) 459-6699 834 Chestnut St.
Gadsden, AL 35901
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Eric Heath Johnson
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Eric Heath Johnson
Birmingham, AL Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(205) 833-7656 5582 Apple Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
James (Jim) Lloyd Golden III
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James (Jim) Lloyd Golden III
Pell City, AL Probate Attorney
(888) 338-0501 1901 Cogswell Avenue
Suite 3
Pell City, AL 35125
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
Birmingham School of Law
Jacy Fisher
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Jacy Fisher
Birmingham, AL Probate Lawyer
225 Narrows Parkway
Suite B
Birmingham, AL 35242
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Jacy graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After enlisting as a paralegal in the Air National Guard, she earned her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Upon earning Top Graduate of her class at Air Force Officer Training School, Jacy commissioned as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air National Guard. At the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course, she won the “Excellence in Advocacy Competition” for demonstrating the greatest skill and ability as a trial lawyer among all students. At our firm, she represents clients in several...
Terrell Buntyn Rochester
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Terrell Buntyn Rochester
Florence, AL Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
(256) 764-9024 1733 N. Wood Ave.
Florence, AL 35630
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Birmingham School of Law(AL)
Stella Kathleen Tipton
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Stella Kathleen Tipton
Birmingham, AL Probate Lawyer
(205) 733-9660 2363 Lakeside Dr
Birmingham, AL 35244
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
JonesSchool of Law
Kay L. Cason
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Kay L. Cason
Birmingham, AL Probate Attorney with 40 years of experience
(205) 327-8334 300 Vestavia Parkway
Suite 2300
Birmingham, AL 35216
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Susan Michele Schaefer
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Susan Michele Schaefer
Prattville, AL Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(334) 440-6261 P.O. Box 681586
Prattville, AL 36068
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Valparaiso University School of Law
Susan Michele Schaefer has over 30 years of professional experience. She began her career as a trial attorney before establishing a decades-long career at the Social Security Administration (SSA). She is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Practice areas include Social Security disability, VA disability, bankruptcy, and wills and estates.

She has a wealth of knowledge about disability from extensive field experience at the Disability Determination Services, and at the Office of Hearings Operations as a Hearing Office Director, Supervisory Attorney, and Senior Attorney, and at Social Security National Headquarters as Deputy Director, Branch Chief. Ms. Schaefer know...
Paul  Burkett
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Paul Burkett
Huntsville, AL Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
(334) 799-1828 Huntsville, AL 35763
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
Experience: Real Estate-Probate-Business Transactions Attorney Of Counsel Argo|Hughes|Alfreds, LLC January 2016 – Present REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS, COMMERCIAL, TITLE, PROBATE, BUSINESS Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sale of Business, Contract Review and ancillary areas concerning your Business, including Lease Negotiation and Representation, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Real Estate problems, Probate of Estates, Will & Trust Review Real Estate-Probate-Business Transactions Attorney Azar & Azar, LLC, Attorneys at Law May 2004 – December 2015 REAL ESTATE, COMMERCIAL TITLE, PROBATE and BUSINESS LAW Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sales of Businesses, Contracts and ancillary areas concerning Business, including Lease Negotiation and Representation, Durable...
Tanner Woods Pittman
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Tanner Woods Pittman
Auburn, AL Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
(334) 744-5325 145 E. Magnolia Ave., Ste. 206
Auburn, AL 36830
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Georgia
Tanner Pittman has practiced law serving both individuals and large organizational clients. Presently, his practice concentrates on estate services, civil litigation, and legal transactions. His varied background, ranging from retail banking to international business, to the legal field, helps Tanner bring a rich array of experience to bear upon his clients' legal issues. Education and background Tanner graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, a top-tier institution, recently ranked 12th in the nation among public law schools by U.S. News and World Report. His coursework concentrated on business law and included such subjects as corporations, corporate...
John Finley Porter III
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John Finley Porter III
Scottsboro, AL Probate Attorney with 45 years of experience
(256) 574-5156 123 East Laurel Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
The successful argument of J.E. B. v. Alabama before the U.S. Supreme Court marked an exciting milestone for John F. Porter, III. The Porter Law Group offers offers a broad range of professional and personal legal services. John and Claire Porter represent local, national and international corporate clients as well as local governments and agencies. Additionally, we strive to provide the personal, "home town" service needed by individuals. John F. Porter, III or C. Claire Porter will personally meet with you to discuss your case and they will communicate with you through email and written correspondence regarding your case as...
Dean D. Stein
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Dean D. Stein
Foley, AL Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
(251) 979-6641 2074 S. McKenzie Street, #250
www.harvillesteinlawoffices.com
Foley, AL 36535
Free ConsultationProbate
Birmingham School of Law
Our practice is limited to the probate of estates either with a will, or without a will, in Baldwin County, Alabama, including the opening of Ancillary Estates where real property or house/land is in Baldwin County. Contact us at (251) 979-6641 or at www.harvillesteinlawoffices.com.


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Melissa L. Campbell
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Melissa L. Campbell
Montgomery, AL Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
(334) 239-7994 8191 Seaton Pl
Montgomery, AL 36116
Probate, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
A native of Andalusia, Melissa Campbell is a dedicated Alabama Attorney. Her practice is focused on Probate, Contract, Collection, Family Law and Personal Injury. Ms. Campbell's decades of experience, knowledge and skill ensure that her clients are in good hands. She is committed to providing outstanding service and representation.

Ms. Campbell received her B.A. from Auburn University. In 1990, she earned her J.D. from the Jones School of Law.


Ashley Marshall
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Ashley Marshall
Enterprise, AL Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(334) 417-0399 210 E. Grubbs St. #3
Enterprise, AL 36330
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Alabama School of Law
Ashley Marshall is an experienced attorney located in Enterprise, Alabama. Ashley is also a proud military spouse. Ashley operates a general law practice and is also a registered mediator.
Sean Hampton
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Sean Hampton
Mobile, AL Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(251) 767-7266 5901 Airport Blvd, Suite 206
Mobile, AL 36608
Probate, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Sean comes from a family of attorneys. Sean's mother, Mary Ann Hampton, and brother, Leif Hampton, practice law in Alabama. Sean attended the University of Alabama School of Law and the Culverhouse College of Business after graduating with a Bachelor's degree Business Management. In 2005, Sean received a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from those colleges at the U of A. Sean was licensed to practice law in 2005. Sean clerked on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Sean was also a staff attorney for Judges on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. In...
Christopher Kern
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Christopher Kern
Mobile, AL Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
P.O. Box 48
Mobile, AL 36601
Probate, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Christopher Kern has represented individual and business clients for over 25 years in Alabama, and in courts in other states. Because of his vast experience in bankruptcy law, Kern does a substantial amount of creditor and debtor bankruptcy work, including corporate reorganization in Chapter 11. Recognizing that his clients are also involved in other legal matters, Kern is also happy to assist his clients in areas such as wills, real estate, family law and general business matters.
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