Business Details
30 Years
experience
Fairhope Attorney James Dorgan | Legal Services in Alabama
I am James Dorgan, a licensed attorney in Alabama and Florida with over 25 years of legal experience. Since establishing my practice in 1996, I have provided personalized legal representation in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and products liability cases. My practice emphasizes client-centered advocacy, with a focus on achieving practical solutions through negotiation or litigation.As an adjunct professor of business law at Spring Hill College, I bring academic rigor to real-world legal challenges. I prioritize affordability and accessibility, offering free initial consultations for contingency cases and maintaining a small-town commitment to client service.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Estate Planning
Products Liability
Wrongful Death
Business Formation
Aviation Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Toxic Torts
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Licensed attorney with 25+ years of legal experience since 1996
- Adjunct professor teaching business law at Spring Hill College
- Handles complex cases including products liability and aviation accidents
- Offers contingency fee arrangements for injury cases
- Maintains 90% case settlement rate without trial
Services
Personal Injury
Representing clients injured in car accidents, truck collisions, and defective product incidents. Our practice secures compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We handle cases where liability insurance exists, with most matters resolving through settlement negotiations.
Criminal Defense
Defending clients charged with misdemeanors in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Services include representation for DUI offenses, possession charges, and other criminal allegations. We provide courtroom advocacy backed by deep understanding of local legal procedures and judicial expectations.
Estate Planning
Creating wills, powers of attorney, and living wills with competitive fees and fast turnaround. Our practice ensures clients' wishes are legally protected through properly drafted estate documents completed within one to two days.
Products Liability
Investigating claims involving defective products causing serious injury or death. This includes talcum powder-related ovarian cancer, defective hip implants, and pharmaceutical injuries. Cases are handled on contingency with no upfront costs.
Wrongful Death
Assisting families who lost loved ones in transportation accidents or workplace incidents. Our representation includes estate administration, expert retention, and trial advocacy to hold responsible parties accountable for preventable fatalities.
People
James Dorgan
Attorney at Law
Licensed attorney in Alabama and Florida with 25+ years of experience. Adjunct professor teaching business law at Spring Hill College since 2007. Graduated from Mississippi College School of Law in 1995.
Questions
What areas of law does James Dorgan practice?
Personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, products liability, wrongful death, and business formation cases in Alabama and Florida.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
Yes, free initial consultations for contingency fee cases like personal injury. Paid consultations available for other legal matters.
How are legal fees structured?
Contingency fees for injury cases, set fees for estate planning documents, and hourly rates for criminal defense matters.
What geographic areas are served?
Primarily Baldwin County and Mobile County, Alabama, including Fairhope, Daphne, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach.
Can I schedule a consultation remotely?
Yes, telephone consultations available for out-of-town clients with no obligation to proceed after initial discussion.
