Groveoak Estate Planning Lawyers

I believe that every client deserves quality affordable representation. My goal is to provide such representation to anyone in need. I offer estate planning packages beginning at $500 per couple and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $1200 inclusive of attorney fees and filing fees. For more information please visit my website.

James Allen is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Allen is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of James M. Allen, LLC. Mr. Allen is a compassionate advocate for his clients and has a strong record of success. Mr. Allen has considerable experience in a wide variety of practice areas including domestic relations, administrative law, DUI defense, estate planning, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation, both at trial and on appeal. Mr. Allen is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association.

Jeff provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies. His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters.

He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area. In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, including wills and trusts, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving and special needs planning. Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process.

Jeff has extensive experience in the coordination of real estate transactions,...

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Daniel Shawn Pickens was born and grew up in Sheffield, AL. He graduated from Sheffield High School in 2009 and later earned a degree in General Studies from Calhoun Community College. While at The University of West Alabama, he achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 2019 and was recognized as the University Scholar in Finance. Mr. Pickens got his law degree from Birmingham School of Law in December 2022. During law school, he received the Outstanding 1L award, was a member of the Judge Hugh Locke Honor Society, and was named a “BSL Star”. After completing the required...

Who I am.
I am a Christian husband and father who believes in family, honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way I want to be treated and helping those in need. I wake up every morning excited to go to work because I get to live my values through serving others.

What I do.
I did not choose elder law as a career path, it chose me. For many years I practiced first as a CPA and then as a tax attorney who helped rich people avoid taxes. I only discovered my passion for elder law after my mother’s...

Robert grew up in the Bessemer, Alabama area and graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending The University of Alabama, Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he was an honors graduate and a member of the Mock Trial Team. When away from his practice, Robert and his wife enjoy spending time at the lake with their dogs. Robert practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.

I am from Knoxville, TN and moved to Birmingham to attend Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. I began clerking with Massey, Stotser & Nichols, P.C. during law school and began practicing law upon graduation in 2004.

I am an attorney who is dedicated to providing services with the client's interests as priority. I am committed to represent my clients with competence, faithfulness, diligence and sound judgment. I strive to enhance your access to the legal system and protection under the law by explaining the law to you as it relates to your legal matter. As such, as your attorney my goal is help you understand the law, available options and work with you to resolve your legal issue.

I am an attorney who has many years of experience in healthcare delivery and management in private and public...

A native of the Magic City, Attorney Tylynn F.J. Griffin is passionate about helping individuals and organizations solve problems while providing competent and compassionate service. Labeled with having a “servant’s heart ”, Tylynn is dedicated to client success and improving the lives of those around her. Since graduating from law school, Tylynn has worked tirelessly to provide clients with zealous advocacy. She specializes in Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Personal Injury but is willing to assist in whatever way possible. Tylynn commissioned as a Judge Advocate in the Army National Guard, with her current position being Trial Defense Counsel. In 2023,...

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Will Gieske is a seasoned attorney, known for his dedication to justice and legal expertise. Growing up on a small cattle farm in Loretto, Tennessee, Will learned the values of hard work, integrity, and perserverance from a young age. Will earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama before pursuing his passion for law at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, he honed his trial skills as an Assistant District Attorney with the Lauderdale County District Attorney's office for five years. With invaluable experiance gained, Will opened his own law practice,...

Maria Fortune, in addition to being licensed to practice law in Alabama, is licensed to practice law in Washington DC and in Colorado. As a private lawyer, Maria Fortune is able to rely upon her experience as a Private Attorney, a Public Defender, and as an Assistant City Attorney, to implement a more sophisticated approach to seeking justice for families and children. Maria Fortune is not limited to seeking justice in criminal courtrooms, or in family courtrooms, or in civil courtrooms. By establishing the Law Office of Maria Fortune, LLC., Maria Fortune can effectively...

Attorney and founder of Sasser Law Firm, LLC, Photographer, Small Business advisor and advocate, Adoption and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) attorney. I have been providing legal services to individuals and companies throughout Alabama for over 30 years in the areas of adoptions, forming and advising small businesses, representing clients in civil matters, representing landlords with tenant matters, and other personal and family legal needs such as wills, personal directives, and powers of attorney. My clients have ranged from individuals and families, small businesses, corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. Whether it is helping make a forever family through an adoption, forming or...

The Attorneys at Cloud Willis & Ellis provide large firm legal service with the small firm feel. For more than a decade, Cloud Willis & Ellis has supported the business and real estate community both in Alabama and abroad. The success of our clients as well as our firm is largely attributed to our commitment to our core principles. At Cloud Willis & Ellis, we analyze our clients’ legal issues using an add-value approach with an eye fixed on results. We are deeply committed to customer service and dedicated to serving the business, commerce and real estate communities. From structuring...

Law practice focused on individual and corporate client representation, litigation, arbitration and mediation in the areas of Labor & Employment, Corporate Contract Defense, Probate, Estates, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Research, write and prepare for filing all state and federal pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and suggested judicial orders to include Complaints, Responses to Summary Judgment with applicable Exhibits, Pre-Trial Orders, Motions in Limine, and Appellate Court motions with supporting briefs. Write and file EEOC form 5 charges and response statements filed under Title VII. Conduct and defend depositions representing the legal positions for both Plaintiff and...

MARK E. GUALANO, LLC is conveniently located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Our office focuses primarily on Real Estate Transactions and Refinances for Residential and Commercial Properties. We are licensed to close in the entire state of Alabama, but we focus on the surrounding neighborhoods of the Birmingham area: Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover, etc. Our services include title exams and title insurance through our sister company, VESTAVIA TITLE, LLC.

Jacy graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After enlisting as a paralegal in the Air National Guard, she earned her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Upon earning Top Graduate of her class at Air Force Officer Training School, Jacy commissioned as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air National Guard. At the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course, she won the “Excellence in Advocacy Competition” for demonstrating the greatest skill and ability as a trial lawyer among all students. At our firm, she represents clients in several...

With twenty years of legal experience, Meredith Turpin has helped thousands of clients by providing the legal representation necessary to successfully navigate matters regarding bankruptcy, real property, probate, divorce, family law, and adoptions. As a tireless advocate for principled and consistent application of the law, her clients’ personal goals and financial security are her top priority. Meredith centers her practice in and around Northwest Alabama, regularly practicing in Municipal Courts, both Circuit and District State Courts, and the Federal Courts of the Northern District of Alabama. In 2004, Meredith graduated from Mercer School of Law, in Macon,...

I am a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. I was awarded honors as a law student. You may consider coming to see me about your legal matter. I I have represented many clients. I have represented many people in bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and 13. I regard the bankruptcy process as providing the person or family with a second chance. It's called a fresh start. Also, I prepare many deeds and wills. I am a person with whom you can have a frank and complete discussion. You life...

After graduating from Oxford High School, Adam Maniscalco earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Alabama. He practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning, family law, and real estate. He's lived in Oxford his entire life, and attends Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.