Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Alabama Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
The Harris Firm was founded in 2006 as a statewide law firm dedicated to helping individuals in Alabama navigate complex legal challenges. With offices in Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, and other key locations, our team specializes in family law, divorce, probate, and estate planning. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to every case, prioritizing client communication and transparency throughout the legal process. We handle matters ranging from uncontested divorces to high-asset divorce litigation, child custody disputes, and probate administration.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials praising our professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes. Whether through mediation or courtroom advocacy, we strive to provide personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Probate
Estate Planning
Child Custody
Child Support
Contempt Petitions
Prenuptial Agreements
Adoption
Protection from Abuse
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 18 years of experience in Alabama family law and probate matters
- Our attorneys maintain direct client communication throughout every case
- We provide tailored legal solutions for both simple and complex family law disputes
- Our team handles cases across multiple Alabama locations with local expertise
- We combine courtroom advocacy with mediation and collaborative law approaches
What people say
Excellent service
Very reasonable price
Timely communication
Outstanding job
Quick and easy
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters with client-centered representation. We handle both contested and uncontested cases across Alabama, focusing on protecting parental rights and financial interests. Our attorneys work to achieve fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation while maintaining sensitivity to clients' emotional needs.
Divorce
We provide comprehensive divorce services including property division, alimony determination, and post-divorce modifications. Our team handles both contested and uncontested divorces with expertise in high-asset cases and military divorce proceedings. We guide clients through discovery processes, mediation, and courtroom litigation to protect their legal rights and financial interests.
Probate
Our probate attorneys assist with estate administration, will validation, and asset distribution after death. We represent executors and beneficiaries in probate court proceedings while addressing potential disputes. The firm also helps clients with estate planning documents including wills, trusts, and advance healthcare directives.
Child Custody
We represent parents in custody determinations, visitation rights, and modification proceedings. Our attorneys advocate for arrangements serving children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle paternity establishment, temporary custody orders, and enforcement of existing custody agreements across Alabama jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include drafting wills, trusts, and advance directives to manage asset distribution. We help clients establish durable powers of attorney and healthcare proxies while addressing tax implications. The firm provides ongoing estate plan updates to reflect changing family circumstances or legal requirements.
People
Steven A. Harris
Founder
With nearly two decades of experience, Steven Harris established The Harris Firm to provide accessible legal representation across Alabama. He focuses on family law and probate matters, maintaining direct client communication throughout each case.
David Miller
Attorney
Attorney David Miller specializes in contested divorce proceedings and complex property division cases. He brings extensive courtroom experience to clients seeking legal solutions for marital disputes across Alabama.
John Tyler Winans
Attorney
John Tyler Winans focuses on child custody matters and paternity cases. He advocates for clients in both temporary and permanent custody determinations while addressing visitation rights and support modifications.
Julia Collins
Attorney
Attorney Julia Collins specializes in probate administration and estate planning. She assists clients with will validation, trust creation, and advance healthcare directives while representing executors in estate settlement matters.
Latasha Huffman
Attorney
Latasha Huffman handles adoption petitions and protection from abuse cases. She guides clients through the legal process for adult and child adoptions while securing restraining orders for domestic violence victims.
Questions
What areas of law does The Harris Firm specialize in?
We focus on family law, divorce proceedings, probate administration, and estate planning across Alabama.
Do you offer flat-fee divorce services?
Yes, we provide flat-fee options for uncontested divorces with no court appearance required.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Alabama?
Most uncontested divorces are finalized within 30-60 days after filing the settlement agreement.
Can you handle child custody modifications?
Our attorneys assist with custody modifications based on changed circumstances or mutual agreements.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide remote consultations via phone or online questionnaire for client convenience.
What payment options are available?
We accept online payments and structure fees as flat rates or hourly retainers depending on case complexity.
