Top best Family Lawyers in Decatur near me

Maggie Coan Witt is a solo practitioner and owner of Maggie Coan Witt, LLC located in Decatur, Alabama. Originally from Russellville, Alabama and a 2013 graduate of Russellville High School, Maggie is dedicated to serving the people of North Alabama.. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Alabama in 2017 and moved on to receive her law degree, cum laude, from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in May of 2020. While a law student, Maggie acted as the Online Managing Editor for the Cumberland Law Review and served as the President of Cumberland Women in Law society. She also earned a Scholar of Merit for Products Liability in Spring of 2019.. She focuses her practice on a variety of different areas including family law, probate law, estate planning and personal injury all throughout the North Alabama area. She is passionate about using her knowledge of numerous areas of the law to help counsel clients through extremely emotional and sometimes confusing situations. She strives to make her clients feel heard and appreciated while also advising them on what might be best for them moving forward.. Outside of the office, Maggie enjoys antique shopping, spending time with her friends and family, and using her creative and artistic talents. She is a new mother to a baby girl, who is the joy of her and her husband's lives!

Jonathan D. Watson is a graduate, with honors, from the University of Alabama School of Law.  While in law school, Mr. Watson served as Senior Editor of the Law & Psychology Review and was a member of the Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society.  For his public service and volunteer efforts during law school, he was awarded the Order of the Samaritan and Dean's Community Service Award.  He received three "Best Paper" awards for excellence in law school coursework.  Mr. Watson also attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received a masters degree in Theological Studies, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he graduated, with honors, and received bachelor of arts degrees in English and Philosophy.. Mr. Watson has been practicing law in North Alabama since 2010.  He is an active litigator and trial attorney. He has represented thousands of people and businesses in the courts of Decatur, Huntsville, and North Alabama in numerous types of legal proceedings. His past and present clients come from all types of cultural and financial backgrounds.  Mr. Watson has represented business professionals, mothers and fathers, young children, and many others.

Jon Erickson, known formally as Jonathan Parker Erickson, is a Decatur native and attended Decatur public schools through 12th grade.  He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Sciences at Illinois State University in 1995. He received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University in 1999. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2000.. Jon worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Macon County from Spring 2000 until December 2000 at which time he joined the law firm of Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, LTD.  He soon became a partner of the firm and practiced alongside his father, Fred, for nearly 17 years.  Jon is married and has one son, Fred.. On August 1, 2017, Jon started his own practice as a sole practitioner.  Unlike any other law firm or attorney in the Decatur area, Jon's practice is concentrated exclusively in the areas of divorce law and family law (including juvenile law, Orders of Protection, guardianship cases involving children, DCFS cases, Civil No-Contact Orders, adoption cases and criminal defense for domestic-related offenses).  Jon is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Decatur Bar Association.  Although his office is located in Decatur in Macon County, Jon routinely accepts cases and travels to virtually all neighboring counties as well.

Jerry prides himself on the ability to handle complex and difficult matters for his clients by combining a strong knowledge of diverse legal matters with a devoted work ethic.  The cases he handles are very serious matters and are treated as such.  Jerry has extensive experience and training in contrested hearings and trials before judges and juries.  He is driven and determined to achieve positive results for his clients.  He is always prepared to work in a cooperative and amicable manner to obtain the most beneficial and appropriate outcome in a case whether the case is concluded by settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration or by non-jury trial or jury trial.  The commitment to his clients is to work towards purposeful resolutions and to do so with minimum distress and maximum value.. Jerry has represented thousands of clients in all types of matters and cases including but not limited to, Family Law, Juvenile Court, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Probate matters, Wrongful Death, Worker's Compensation, Corporate and Business Litigation and Contract Disputes.. Jerry also provides ADR services.  He is registered by the State of Georgia as an arbitrator, a civil mediator and a divorce mediator.

I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and the Northern District of Alabama for over 23 years.  I have tried numerous criminal, civil and domestic relations matters.  I am dedicated to providing quality legal advice and counseling to my clients.  I have represented both individuals and companies in various capacities including litigation, advice and counseling.. I have been a member of the Southern Conference Football Officials Association since 2012 and a supplemental member of the Southeastern Conference Football Officials Association since 2013.  I have been a member of the AHSAA since 1994 and have officiated six State championships in wrestling and two in football.. I have served as pro bono counsel to the Alabama Jubilee and have served as Treasurer to the Morgan County Bar Association.. In my spare time, I enjoy fishing, camping and hiking, reading and spending time with my familly. We attend church at Stone River Methodist Church in Decatur, Alabama.

Bar Admission. - Illinois, 2014. Education. - Southern Illinois University School of Law, 2014. - College of Law London, 2013. - University of Illinois Springfield, 2011. - Richland Community College, 2009. Professional Associations. - Illinois State Bar Association, 2014. - Decatur Bar Associaion, 2014. - Women's Bar Association of Illinois, 2014

Attorney Buzz Brown has confidently served private and commercial clients like you for over 16 years. Well-versed in many areas of practice, Attorney Buzz Brown is capable of handling your every legal need – be it family law, probate, corporate, bankruptcy, or many other areas of practice.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.