Bankruptcy & Debt lawyers in Alabama Adrienne Labudde to Jeanetta Pleasant

Firm: Labudde & Russell

1212 Wilmer Ave , Anniston , Alabama 36202

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Ernest W. Ball & Associates, Inc.

111 Grant St SE , Decatur , Alabama 35601

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: O'Hara Watkins, LLC

1307 Main St , Daphne , Alabama 36526

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Jay Watkins, one of the founding partners of O’Hara Watkins, has been practicing in Alabama courts for over 20 years. During this time, Mr. Watkins has represented a variety of businesses from banks, manufacturers and small mom and pop businesses, in litigation, trials and arbitration. Whatever the case may be, in every case, Jay starts by identifying the legal issues involved and implementing a strategy for resolution. Ultimately, the facts direct any legal strategy, but with Jay’s trial and litigation experience, he can provide clients with a quick legal roadmap of the dispute which allows them to react immediately and appropriately.. Although representing creditors and insurers has been Mr. Watkins’ primary focus, in his legal career he has represented a variety of clients including airplane and trucking companies, product manufacturers, builders, and restaurant owners. Mr. Watkins has tried several cases to verdict before various courts in Alabama. Recently, he represented various financial institutions in offensive litigation where the banks recovered funds that were fraudulently transferred to avoid the reach of creditors. Mr. Watkins’ last two jury trials included defending a national bank in a lender liability lawsuit and a regional trucking company in a negligent/wantonness lawsuit. In one case, he obtained summary judgment on behalf of a national insurance company in an intentional interference lawsuit.. Mr. Watkins handles all aspects of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, including workouts, fraudulent conveyance actions, alter-ego claims, corporate veil piercing, and post-judgment collection. He has recovered several six-figure judgments or settlements for various creditors. On any given week, Jay is usually involved in some aspect of bankruptcy litigation, from the large chapter 11, with related adversary proceedings to the routine consumer case. He routinely counsels large and small banks concerning workouts and loan restructuring and advises creditors in bankruptcy cases regarding preference actions, administrative expenses, executory contracts, and the automatic stay. He has handled a multi-million dollar “stalking horse” asset purchase of a debtor trucking company which helped the new entity obtain the assets free and clear from creditors. He has worked on various unsecured creditor committees and was involved in a Chapter 9 municipality bankruptcy, one of few in the state of Alabama. Mr. Watkins frequently counsels businesses who may need to restructure debt to stay in business.. Mr. Watkins is a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law where he won various writing awards and began his career as a federal law clerk for Chief Judge Randolph Baxter, United States Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Ohio.. He maintains a diverse portfolio of cases, including:. bankruptcy (creditor’s rights involving plan objections, lifting the automatic stay, valuation issues, prosecuting adversary proceedings, contested matters)personal injury/insurance defensecommercial collections/foreclosureloan workouts/restructurecompliance with federal and state banking laws and regulations, including RESPA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), and new mortgage servicing rulesemployment law, ERISA, ADA, and EEOC Compliancelender liability suits. Mr. Watkins regularly writes and speaks on current legal events. He recently authored a chapter in DRI’s A Compendium of Federal Consumer Credit Protection Statutes for the Financial Services Litigator and In-House Counsel Defense Research Institute, Commercial Litigation Section, fall 2015, an accumulation and analysis of the federal statutes that may be raised in consumer credit litigation. It is intended to be a comprehensive source of information for in-house and outside counsel who practice in the financial services area. Mr. Watkins is also an active member of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA), an organization of over 1000 attorneys dedicated to the defense of civil actions and the promotion of fairness and integrity in the civil justice system. He has served as a faculty member for the ADLA Trial Academy for the last 4 years.. Noteworthy. Named a “Rising Star” in the areas of Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Business Litigation, and Personal Injury Defense: General in the 2012 edition of Alabama Super Lawyers (listed annually since 2011)Recognized as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer” in the area of Commercial Litigation by Corporate Counsel and The American Lawyer magazinesAV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-HubbellPresentations. How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out), November 17, 2016, National Business Institute.Debtor-Creditor Issues: Mississippi Style, August 24, 2016“Medical Records Law & HIPAA Compliance in Alabama”, January 1, 2008Publications. A Compendium of Federal Consumer Credit Protection Statutes for the Financial Services Litigator and In-House Counsel“Chapter Six: Statutes Regulating the Collection of Credit—The Service Members’ Civil Relief Act” Defense Research Institute, Commercial Litigation Section, Fall 2015“The End of Merger”Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Journal, Vol. 19, No. 2, January 1, 2003“Sticking to Your Guns – Firearms as Household Goods under Section 522(f)”Norton Bankruptcy Advisor, No. 6, January 1, 2000Professional. Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) (Member, Product Liability and Construction Law Committees)Alabama State Bar (Member, Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation Section)American Bankruptcy Institute (Member, Bankruptcy Litigation Group; Small Business Restructuring Group)Baldwin County Bar AssociationDefense Research Institute (DRI) (Member, Commercial Litigation Committee; Complex Commercial Litigation SLG Executive Board; and Construction Law Committee)Mobile County Bar Association. Community. Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Board of Trustees, 2014–2015)Daphne/Spanish-Fort Rotary Club (President, 2008–2009); Paul Harris FellowGreater Mobile Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Leadership Class of 2006 (Advisory Council, 2007–2017)Veterans Recovery Resources (Advisory Board, 2015–present; Outside Counsel)National Alabama Alumni AssociationNational Eagle Scout Association (Lifetime Member)Order of the Arrow (Vigil Member)Red Elephant Club of MobileThe University of Alabama Alumni Association – Mobile ChapterVolunteer Youth Coach (Football/Basketball)Adult Leader – Boy Scout Troop 87 (Life to Eagle Mentor)Bar Admissions. AlabamaMississippiCourt Admissions. 5th Cir.11th Cir.M.D. Ala.N.D. Ala.S.D. Ala.N.D. Miss.S.D. Miss.N.D. Fla.U.S. Tax CourtEducation. The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1999Senior Editor, Law & Psychology Review; National Bankruptcy Moot Court Team, Judge Conrad Duberstein Award for Best Brief; John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, Judge Walter P. Gewin Award for Best Brief; Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society. The University of Alabama, B.A., 1996Vice President, Order of Omega

Firm: Bond, Botes, Reese, & Shinn, PC

15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140 , Birmingham , Alabama 35244

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

We know that financial problems can create tremendous stress. If you need help, please call us at.. My primary focus in practicing law has always been to encourage those that are burdened and stressed that there are good answers available to help them move ahead into a great new future. One of the most rewarding parts of my career with Bond & Botes is the fact that we have been able to help so many people get back to living within their means and get relief from the stress of facing creditors and collectors every day. It is rare that I leave the office without having heard the words from at least a few people throughout the day, “Thank you so much! I feel like I can not only breathe but I’ll finally be able to sleep tonight!”. I started practicing law in 1991 and joined Bond & Botes law firm in January 1992 as the first associate attorney. I became a shareholder in the Birmingham office in 1993 and am a shareholder in several other offices in Alabama and Mississippi. I was the past Chair of the Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section of the Birmingham Bar Association and have served on the Ethics committee of the Birmingham Bar Association.. I am very involved in church and ministry including speaking at conferences and sharing God's word to lift up others and give them hope. I am a Grace Life Counselor and a Co-Host on the talk show of A Real View of the Grace Life. I am a contributing author in a devotional series called Bullseye among other devotional series. I have written dramatic and comedy skits and performed in local theatrical productions. I am currently serving on different ministry arts production teams in the Birmingham area.. I am currently married to a wonderful man and have an amazing son! We love Alabama Football (all college football) as both of them played football at The University of Alabama. I love decorating, consignment stores, hanging out with my friends and mostly being at home with my husband and family...and our pets!. My favorite restaurant is Real & Rosemary. The first location opened in Homewood, AL. Of course, I might have some bias as my son and his girlfriend co-own the restaurant. Also, being the huge coffee fanatic that I am, I am a gigantic fan of their coffee shop, Caveat Coffee also located in Homewood, AL. Can’t get enough of the amazing “clean” food at Real & Rosemary and Caveat is the only place I know of that offers coffee latte on tap!! Yum!!!

Firm: Snow Law Firm, PC

50 Saint Emanuel St. , Mobile , Alabama 36602

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Hendrik Snow is admitted to practice law in Alabama in all state courts and in the federal courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Alabama. He has been a member in good standing of the Alabama State Bar and in active practice since 2004.. Hendrik attended the Cumberland Law School where he earned his law degree in 2004 with distinction for his participation in the moot court program.  Before attending law school, he earned a Master of Science degree in Geography from the University of Alabama in 2001. For his undergraduate studies, he attended Middlebury College where he earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies in 1991.. Hendrik has lived in Mobile since 2004. He is married to Amy Hunter and is fully occupied away from the office with raising their twin boys and younger daughter.. Hendrik has served on the Vestry of All Saints Episcopal Church. He is an active member of the board of the Alabama Coastal Heritage Trust, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preserving the habitat and natural features of Alabama’s coast. He also dedicates his time to pro-bono legal help with the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Firm: The Biddle Law Firm, PC

2100 1st Ave N. , Birmingham , Alabama 35203

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Greg Biddle has practiced law for over 34 years. Mr. Biddle concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Debtors Court for individuals. He practices almost exclusively in the Birmingham area including Jefferson, Shelby, and Blount counties.. Mr. Biddle served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard Stair, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also served as an intern to the Honorable George S. Wright, United States Chief Bankruptcy Judge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.. Mr. Biddle graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1989 earning a Juris Doctorate degree. While in law school, he served as Managing Editor of the Law and Psychology Review and received the Dean's Award. In addition, he was inducted into ODK and the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society.. He received a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from the University of Alabama majoring in finance. He was recognized as an Outstanding Senior in Finance and was inducted into the Financial Management Honor Society and Omicron Delta Epsilon economics honorary. He was also inducted into Anderson Society and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.. Mr. Biddle is a member of the Alabama Bar Association. He is also a member of the Birmingham Bar Association where he has served on the Executive Board of the Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section, the Board of Directors of the Solo/Small Firm Section, and the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers' Section.

Firm: Bond, Botes, Reese, & Shinn, PC

15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140 , Birmingham , Alabama 35244

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

We know that financial problems can create tremendous stress. If you need help, please call us at .. Originally from Mobile, AL, Grafton has called Birmingham home since graduating from St. Paul’s Episcopal School in 2006. He attended undergrad at Birmingham-Southern College and then bartended at a local restaurant for a year before attending Cumberland School of Law. Although he considers Birmingham his home, he travels back to Mobile quite often to visit family.. Grafton’s interest in Consumer Bankruptcy Law began shortly after completing law school when he joined a national bankruptcy firm located in Chicago, IL, where he represented clients in both Alabama and Montana. Dealing with cases in two vastly different states allowed him to greatly expand his knowledge of Consumer Bankruptcy in order to better represent his clients. After leaving Chicago, Grafton moved back to Birmingham and joined Bond & Botes in July 2018.. Grafton has an immense appreciation for all things outdoors and in his spare time enjoys hunting, fishing and camping, as well as spending time with family and friends, which he values greatly.. EducationBirmingham-Southern College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2010Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, 2014American Journal of Trial Advocacy, MemberLegal Writing Award: Best Brief Finalist for Judge Paul O. Moyle Writing AwardDean’s ListPhi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Bar AdmissionsAlabama, 2014Admitted to Northern, Middle, and Southern Alabama Federal CourtsMontana, 2016 (Inactive)Admitted to Federal Court of MontanaAdmitted to Federal Court of North Dakota. Memberships & AffiliationsAlabama Bar AssociationBirmingham Bar AssociationNACBA (National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys). Favorite Local RestaurantOcean. What I like best about my jobI enjoy working in the field of Consumer Bankruptcy because it allows me to provide immediate relief to those that need it the most. It is a great feeling when I can inform a client that we will be able to prevent a wage garnishment or stop a foreclosure on their home.. Office LocationsBond, Botes, Reese, & Shinn, P.C.15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140Birmingham, Alabama 35244Phone:Fax:. Bond, Botes, Reese, & Shinn, P.C.AGE-HERALD BUILDING2107 5th Ave. North, Suite 100,Birmingham, Alabama 35203Phone:Fax:

Firm: Gary A. Hudgins, Attorney at Law

707 West Main Street , Dothan , Alabama 36301

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Jordan Law Firm, LLC

Frank Nelson Building Suite 200 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Crabtree & Sweet, PC

1708 South Main Street , Daphne , Alabama 36526

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Barry A Friedman & Associates P.C.

257 Saint Anthony Street , Mobile , Alabama 36652

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Damon Smith & Associates, LLC

126 E Tennessee St , Florence , Alabama 35630

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Daisy M. Holder Attoyney at Law

505 20th St N. , Birmingham , Alabama 35203

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Lentz, Whitmire, House, Propst & Richardson, LLP

810 Sixth Avenue Southeast , Decatur , Alabama 35601

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Parkman White, LLP

661 West Main Street , Dothan , Alabama 36301

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

I care about my clients and their cases.  If you need a dedicated attorney with a common sense approach, give me a call today..

Firm: Bond, Botes & Handy, P.C.

221 S. 4th Street , Gadsden , Alabama 35901

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

We know that financial problems can create tremendous stress. If you need help, please call us at (Anniston) or (Gadsden).. Carla M. Handy is an attorney practicing Consumer Bankruptcy Law in the Gadsden area since 1994 and is a shareholder in Bond, Botes & Handy, P.C. with two locations in Gadsden, Alabama, and Anniston, Alabama. Carla grew up in the Gadsden area and attended Emma Sansom High School. After graduating from law school and working for a law firm concentrating in oil and gas law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, she returned to her home town in 1994. She got her start as a consumer bankruptcy attorney in 1994 when the sole practitioner she went to work for in Gadsden turned over all his current bankruptcy cases to her in order to concentrate on his personal injury practice.. Carla can still remember her first Chapter 13 petition which took her one month to prepare for filing and was completely handwritten by her. Before opening Bond, Botes & Handy, P.C., Carla took a position with her mentor, Charlie Martin, where she learned the art of becoming a compassionate but zealous consumer bankruptcy attorney. She opened the Gadsden office of Bond, Botes & Handy, P.C. in December 2011. This was followed by another office in Anniston, Alabama, in March 2018. Carla has years of experience representing clients in consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases but also in bankruptcy cases filed under Chapter 12 for family farmers.. EducationAuburn University, Bachelor of Arts, 1986University of Alabama School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1990Bar AdmissionsState of Alabama, 1990Northern District of Alabama, 1994Honors & AwardsJohnstone Adams Oil & Gas Award, 1990. Memberships & AffiliationsEtowah County Bar AssociationBankruptcy & Commercial Law Section of the Alabama State BarExecutive Committee of Bankruptcy & Commercial Law SectionNational Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)Favorite Local RestaurantLocal Joe’s Trading Post – my favorite restaurant not only because of the ribs but because I can buy fresh vegetables at their curb market as well. What I like best about my jobAs a consumer bankruptcy attorney, you are generally catching people at one of the worst times in their lives. The best thing about my job is having a client leave with anxiety lifted off of their shoulders and hope in their heart that, financially, their lives are going to be better with the help we are able to provide.. Office LocationsBond, Botes & Handy, P.C.221 South 4th StreetGadsden, AL 35901. Bond, Botes & Handy, P.C.1302 Noble Street, Suite 2CAnniston, AL 35201

Firm: McPhail Sanchez, LLC

126 Government Street , Mobile , Alabama 36602

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Brooke Ellen Sanchez is a native of Mobile, Alabama where she attended college at the University of South Alabama. In 2002, she graduated from USA with a B.S. degree in Communications. After college, Brooke attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and obtained her Juris Doctris in 2005. While in law school, Brooke served as an officer in Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. She also served as an officer of the Hispanic Student Association.. Brooke was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida in September, 2006. Brooke started her legal career working for the State of Florida’s Department of Health in the Prosecution Services Unit, in which she prosecuted health care professionals who failed to meet the standard of care set out by Florida Law.. In February 2018, Brooke joined Kent Mcphail and Associates, a full service default servicing fimr, as the Managing Bankruptcy Attorney. In January 2023, the firm changed its name to McPhail Sanchez, LLC and Brooke is now managing partner.  McPhail Sanchez, LLC attorneys have a combined 85 years of experience in the representation of creditors. The extent of our experience, along with an amazing team of committed individuals and the most up-to-date technology available, results in a firm that provides high-end service with a very personal touch. While many firms will tell you they provide “personal service,” we believe what matters is what we show you. We encourage prospective clients to speak with our current clients and learn about the personal service that we have shown them. We are confident that our clients will share that our responsiveness to their needs, both large and small, demonstrate the true McPhail Sanchez, LLC difference.

Firm: Christian & Small, LLP

505 20th St N Ste 1800 , Birmingham , Alabama 35203

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Brad Hightower is as competitive in shorts and sneakers as he is in a suit and tie. On the courts, he’s a competitive tennis player who has ranked among the top five tennis players in the state of Alabama in his division. In the courtroom, he’s a commercial litigator and bankruptcy attorney for Christian & Small.. Brad says the practice of law is similar to playing tennis because it requires a spirited advocacy of firm clients. However, that competition is tempered by the doctrine of fairness toward opposing counsel and other parties to the case. Brad routinely volleys complex issues that arise in business reorganization, restructuring and liquidations.. Prior to joining the firm, Brad interned with the Executive Office of the President in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for supplying science and technology articles to the White House website. Brad also completed a two year clerkship with the Honorable Margaret A. Mahoney, the Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama.

Firm: Bond & Botes, P. C.

15 Southlake Lane , Birmingham , Alabama 35244

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

A native of the LaGrange, Illinois, Brad graduated from Lyons Township High School and then received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Alabama where he double majored in Business Management and Political Science. While there he was elected and served as president of the Student Government Association during both his junior and senior years. He thereafter attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to commencing legal practice, Brad served one-year clerkships each with the United States Trustee for the Northern District of Alabama, Billy J. Rivers, and United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, E. B. Haltom, Jr. Brad is a principal of each of the Bond & Botes law offices which are located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Brad is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Illinois. He is also admitted to practice before various United States District Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. A member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys  since its inception, Brad has served as a member of its Board of Directors and as its first full time Executive Director.  He has lectured on various bankruptcy topics to local and national gatherings of bankruptcy attorneys, trustees and judges. Brad has been named as a Best Lawyer in America,  a Birmingham “Top Lawyer” by B Metro magazine and has earned a Superb Rating of 10 by Avvo . While not practicing law, Brad has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, the Crisis Center of Birmingham, the Alabama Head Injury Foundation and the Alabama Coalition against Rape.  He currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife of 30 year, Kaye.

Firm: Pleasant Legal Solutions PC

100 Concourse Parkway STE 128 , Hoover , Alabama 35244

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

I am a hard-working and dedicated Attorney who will fight to protect your interests. I specialize in Family, Criminal, and Social Security Disablity Law.