Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Elba, Alabama
The Shirley Law Firm has been serving Southeast Alabama for decades, providing compassionate yet aggressive legal representation across multiple practice areas. With nearly 50 years of combined experience, father-and-son attorneys Merrill and Griffin Shirley focus on personal injury, family law, estate law, and criminal defense. Our approach emphasizes direct client interaction, trial readiness, and strategic litigation to protect client interests. We prioritize understanding each case's unique details to craft tailored legal strategies. Recognized for ethical representation, Merrill Shirley holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.Our local expertise extends across the Wiregrass Region, including Dothan, Enterprise, and Fort Rucker. We offer free consultations and off-site appointments to accommodate client needs. Our trial experience informs our preparation for all cases, ensuring we level the playing field against opposing parties. This commitment to thorough preparation and client advocacy defines our practice. We serve as trusted legal advisors for individuals navigating complex legal challenges in Southeast Alabama.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Estate Law
Criminal Defense
Child Support
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 50 years of combined legal experience in Southeast Alabama
- Our attorneys are prepared to take any case to trial when necessary
- We focus on personalized litigation strategies for each client's unique case
- Direct attorney-client interaction throughout the entire legal process
- Proven track record in complex personal injury and family law matters
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice helps clients recover compensation for accidents caused by others' negligence. We handle car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as slip-and-fall cases and defective product liability. With extensive trial experience, we prepare every case as if it will go to court to maximize client recovery.
Family Law
We provide strategic representation in divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters. Our attorneys protect parental rights and financial interests through negotiated settlements or courtroom advocacy. We handle complex custody disputes and child support modifications across Southeast Alabama.
Estate Law
Our estate law services include will execution, probate proceedings, and intestate succession. We guide clients through post-death legal processes and resolve disputes over will validity. Our practice ensures proper estate distribution according to Alabama law when no will exists.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges including DUI, drug offenses, and domestic violence. Our approach combines evidence analysis, witness investigation, and courtroom experience to minimize penalties and protect clients' futures through trial or negotiated resolutions.
Child Support
Our child support practice addresses payment modifications, enforcement actions, and defense against excessive demands. We help parents navigate financial obligations while protecting their parental rights. We advocate for fair arrangements that consider both parties' circumstances and children's needs.
People
L. Merrill Shirley
Attorney
With over 45 years of legal experience, Merrill Shirley focuses on civil litigation and criminal defense. A 1976 Alabama bar admittee, he combines trial expertise with community knowledge to represent clients across Southeast Alabama.
Griffin Merrill Shirley
Attorney
Griffin Shirley brings modern legal strategies to personal injury and family law cases. Admitted in 2004, he leverages his trial experience and local court knowledge to advocate for clients throughout the Wiregrass Region.
Questions
What areas of law does The Shirley Law Firm handle?
We practice in personal injury, family law, estate planning, criminal defense, and child support matters across Southeast Alabama.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all practice areas with no obligation to retain our services.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our attorneys have nearly 50 combined years of legal experience, including decades of courtroom advocacy in Alabama courts.
Do you handle cases outside Elba?
We serve clients throughout Southeast Alabama, including Dothan, Enterprise, Fort Rucker, and all Wiregrass Region counties.
Can you help with out-of-court settlements?
We pursue favorable settlements when possible but prepare every case for trial to ensure maximum client leverage during negotiations.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases and transparent billing for other legal services.
