Business Details
Your Trusted Alabama Law Firm Since 1890
Ball Matthews & Novak stands as one of Alabama's most enduring legal institutions, serving clients since the 1890s with offices in Montgomery and Mobile. Our firm combines century-old tradition with contemporary legal strategies to address complex matters across state and federal courts. We specialize in litigation defense, corporate law, estate planning, real estate transactions, and administrative law, representing clients throughout the Southeast. Our attorneys hold licenses in Florida and Mississippi, extending our regional impact. Active participation in prestigious legal associations like the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and Primerus underscores our commitment to excellence.With expertise in medical malpractice, professional liability, and insurance defense, we provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client's needs. Our team's contributions to legal publications and continuing education programs demonstrate our thought leadership in the field. Through strategic representation in over 100 years of legal evolution, we maintain our reputation as trusted advisors. Our practice spans products liability, employment matters, and appellate litigation, ensuring multidimensional support. This legacy of adaptability and specialization continues to define our client-centric approach.
Services
Litigation Defense
Business & Corporate Law
Administrative Law
Estate Planning & Probate
Real Estate & Transactional
Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer over 130 years of legal experience in Alabama's courts
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in defense bar associations
- We provide regional expertise with licenses in FL and MS
- Our team contributes to legal publications and education programs
- We combine legacy practices with contemporary litigation strategies
Associations and certifications
- Primerus
Services
Litigation Defense
Our litigation team represents clients in state and federal courts across complex legal matters including products liability, medical malpractice, and professional liability claims. We handle multi-jurisdictional cases, class actions, and high-stakes commercial disputes. With experience in appellate practice and U.S. Supreme Court litigation, we provide strategic defense solutions through settlement negotiations or trial representation.
Estate Planning & Probate
We assist individuals and organizations with comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, and durable powers of attorney. Our attorneys guide executors through probate proceedings while addressing asset protection and tax considerations. Specializing in revocable trusts and special needs planning, we ensure client intentions are legally protected while minimizing administrative burdens for beneficiaries.
Business & Corporate Law
We provide full-spectrum corporate legal services from entity formation to dispute resolution. Our attorneys handle mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial contract negotiations. With expertise in business taxation and closely held company matters, we serve both emerging ventures and established corporations through proactive legal strategies and litigation support.
Administrative Law
Our administrative law practice focuses on state agency representation and regulatory compliance. We assist clients with licensing issues, professional discipline matters, and government contract disputes. With deep experience in Alabama's regulatory framework, we provide strategic counsel for healthcare providers, construction firms, and licensed professionals navigating complex administrative procedures.
Real Estate & Transactional
We represent clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions, title litigation, and land use matters. Our services include property acquisition/disposition, zoning approvals, and construction defect resolution. With expertise in mortgage foreclosure and easement disputes, we provide comprehensive legal support for developers, lenders, and property owners across the Southeast.
Questions
What areas of law does Ball Matthews & Novak specialize in?
We specialize in litigation defense, corporate law, estate planning, administrative law, and real estate transactions. Our attorneys handle cases in state and federal courts across the Southeast.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our firm has provided legal services since the 1890s, making us one of Alabama's oldest continuously operating law firms with over 130 years of legal experience.
In which states are your attorneys licensed?
Our attorneys maintain active licenses in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, allowing us to represent clients across the Southeastern United States.
What professional organizations is the firm affiliated with?
We participate in the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, American College of Trial Lawyers, Defense Research Institute, and Primerus. Our attorneys contribute to continuing legal education programs.
How does the firm handle complex litigation cases?
Our litigation team employs strategic approaches to complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions, class actions, and multi-party disputes using our extensive trial experience and procedural knowledge.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer comprehensive estate planning including wills, revocable trusts, special needs trusts, and probate administration. Our attorneys create customized solutions to protect client assets and intentions.
