Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Mobile, AL
Our firm provides comprehensive legal representation to individuals and businesses in the Mobile Bay area. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in civil litigation, insurance defense, corporate law, tax planning, bankruptcy, employment law, and elder law. We pride ourselves on applying practical legal solutions to complex issues while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our team includes recognized professionals such as Andrew J. Rutens, selected among America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators. We maintain strong relationships with clients through personalized service and strategic counsel tailored to each case's unique requirements. Our attorneys hold advanced legal credentials, including an LL.M. in taxation and specialized training in high-stakes litigation matters.We serve Gulf Coast organizations and senior citizens with dedicated practice groups focused on probate, estate planning, and healthcare law. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through peer recognition programs like Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings and BestMark accreditation. We offer confidential consultations to help clients navigate legal challenges with confidence and clarity. Our office maintains regular business hours Monday through Friday, with contact options available through physical and electronic correspondence.
Services
Civil Litigation
Insurance Defense Law
Corporate Matters
Tax Matters
Bankruptcy Law
Employment Law
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined legal experience handling complex cases
- Recognized in America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators
- Specialized practice groups for elder law and tax planning
- Martindale-Hubbell peer-reviewed attorneys with high ethical standards
- Client-focused approach with personalized legal strategies
Associations and certifications
- BestMark
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
What people say
Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators
Best Lawyers recognition
Client Recommended Insurance Attorneys
Peer Review Ratings
Decades of experience
Services
Civil Litigation
We represent organizations in business litigation matters including breach of contract disputes, property damage claims, and commercial litigation. Our experienced attorneys provide strategic legal counsel for complex civil cases involving corporate entities and individual clients in state and federal courts.
Insurance Defense Law
Our firm assists insurance companies and self-insured entities with coverage issues, subrogation claims, and defense litigation. We provide comprehensive legal support for insurance-related disputes including policy interpretation, claims investigation, and courtroom representation in coverage disputes.
Corporate Matters
We handle corporate legal matters ranging from business formation to complex commercial transactions. Our services include contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution for businesses of all sizes operating in the Gulf Coast region.
Tax Matters
Our tax practice provides estate, individual, and corporate tax planning services. We assist clients with tax compliance, controversy resolution, and strategic planning to minimize tax liabilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance with federal and state tax authorities.
Bankruptcy Law
We represent debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings. Our services cover asset protection, debt restructuring, creditor negotiations, and courtroom representation for both individual and corporate clients facing financial distress.
People
Robert M. Galloway
Partner
Graduate of University of Alabama (B.A., J.D.) with LL.M. in taxation from New York University. Specializes in corporate law and tax matters with over 40 years of legal experience.
Lawrence M. Wettermark
Senior Partner
University of Notre Dame graduate with 39 years of legal practice experience. Focuses on commercial litigation and business law matters in the Gulf Coast region.
Andrew J. Rutens
Partner
Selected among America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators. Specializes in high-stakes litigation matters with extensive trial experience in complex legal disputes.
J. Willis Garrett III
Partner
Handles commercial bankruptcy, real property disputes, and estate planning matters. Represents both corporate and individual clients in diverse legal proceedings.
Melissa P. Hunter
Attorney
Graduated with accounting degree and law degree from University of Alabama. Focuses on business law and tax planning matters for individual and corporate clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, insurance defense, corporate law, tax matters, bankruptcy, employment law, and elder law for clients in the Mobile Bay area.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (251) 476-4493 during business hours Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM or request a confidential consultation through our website.
Are your attorneys board certified?
Our attorneys hold peer-reviewed ratings through Martindale-Hubbell and include BestMark-accredited professionals recognized for legal excellence in their practice areas.
Do you serve clients outside Mobile?
While based in Mobile, AL, we represent clients throughout the Gulf Coast region including corporate and individual clients in multiple jurisdictions.
What experience do you have with elder law?
Our elder law practice assists with Medicare/Medicaid planning, long-term care issues, and probate matters, helping seniors navigate complex healthcare regulations.
