Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Tuscaloosa, AL
Established in 1968, our firm has built a legacy of excellence in legal representation across Alabama. We combine decades of experience with a hands-on approach, ensuring senior partners remain directly involved in client cases. Our practice spans healthcare, employment, real estate, corporate litigation, and more, serving individuals, businesses, and institutions. We pride ourselves on community leadership, with attorneys actively engaged in local organizations like the United Way and Tuscaloosa City Schools Education Foundation. Our commitment to personalized service extends to mediation solutions and tailored legal advice for one-time consultations or complex litigation. With a deep understanding of state and federal courts, we deliver strategic advocacy in both trial and appellate settings.Our corporate clients benefit from specialized expertise in banking, industrial development, and tax-exempt financing, while individuals receive compassionate guidance in family law and estate planning. As one of West Alabama's oldest firms, we maintain a balance between comprehensive legal resources and the agility to provide direct, responsive counsel. Our reputation for integrity and thoroughness has been reinforced through generations of trust from clients ranging from local businesses to national corporations. This enduring commitment to excellence positions us as a trusted partner for navigating Alabama's legal landscape.
Services
Legal Representation
Corporate Law
Real Estate Services
Mediation Services
Appellate Practice
Employment Law
Family Law
Healthcare Defense
Tax-Exempt Financing
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 50 years of combined legal experience in Alabama's courts
- Senior partners maintain direct involvement in high-percentage of client cases
- Our practice covers 15+ specialized legal areas from healthcare to tax law
- We provide alternative dispute resolution through certified mediation services
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in major local institutions and nonprofits
Services
Legal Representation
Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal representation in state and federal courts across Alabama. Specializing in both plaintiff and defense litigation, we handle complex cases in healthcare, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, and corporate disputes. With decades of courtroom experience, our team delivers strategic advocacy through trial and appellate processes while maintaining direct partner involvement in critical cases.
Corporate Law
We offer full-service corporate legal solutions covering business formations, mergers and acquisitions, tax-exempt financing, and securities law. Our attorneys advise clients on industrial development, banking regulations, and commercial transactions while providing ongoing counsel for corporate governance and compliance matters. This practice integrates with our litigation division for comprehensive business legal support.
Real Estate Services
Through Title Services of Tuscaloosa, Inc., we provide real estate closings, title insurance, and property transaction support across West Alabama. Our services include lien searches, ownership reports, and 1031 tax-deferred exchange programs. The firm combines title expertise with legal counsel for real estate development, condominium law, and commercial property transactions.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators offer alternative dispute resolution services as an efficient alternative to litigation. Four partner attorneys with specialized training facilitate negotiations in business conflicts, family law matters, and civil disputes. This service emphasizes collaborative problem-solving while maintaining the firm's commitment to ethical legal standards and client-centered outcomes.
Appellate Practice
We handle appellate matters in Alabama's Court of Civil Appeals, Supreme Court, and federal circuits. Our team prepares comprehensive briefs and oral arguments for complex legal issues, drawing on decades of experience in state and federal appellate procedures. This practice supports both trial division cases and external attorney collaborations requiring specialized appellate expertise.
People
James J. Jenkins
Attorney
Experienced legal professional specializing in corporate law and tax-exempt financing with decades of service to Alabama businesses and institutions.
J. Russell Gibson, III
Attorney
Skilled litigator focusing on employment discrimination and healthcare defense cases with extensive courtroom experience in state and federal courts.
Randolph M. Fowler
Attorney
Corporate law specialist with expertise in banking regulations and commercial transactions, serving major financial institutions across West Alabama.
Betsy Ann Shields
Attorney
Family law and estate planning expert providing compassionate legal guidance to individuals while maintaining active community involvement.
Krista B. Roach
Attorney
Emerging legal professional with focus on real estate transactions and title services, supporting clients through complex property matters.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We practice in healthcare, employment, real estate, corporate litigation, appellate law, family law, and tax-exempt financing with statewide Alabama coverage.
Do you handle both plaintiff and defense cases?
Yes, while our litigation focus includes defense work, we actively represent plaintiffs in business and commercial litigation matters across Alabama.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact our Tuscaloosa office at 205-345-5100 during business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) to arrange a legal consultation.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, our certified mediators provide alternative dispute resolution services for business conflicts, family law matters, and civil litigation cases.
What real estate services do you provide?
Through Title Services of Tuscaloosa, we offer title insurance, property closings, lien searches, and 1031 exchange programs across West Alabama.
How experienced is your appellate team?
Our appellate practice handles cases in Alabama's Supreme Court, Court of Civil Appeals, and federal circuits with decades of combined experience.
