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Alabama Estate & Trust Attorneys
Real Trial Lawyers with Proven Success in Estates and Trusts Law
40+
Years of Legal Experience in Estates
Southern Estate Lawyers will do everything we can to protect and plan for your assets, well being, and fight for your fair share all across Alabama.
1,400+
Estate Calls From Across Alabama
Our Team has had the privilege of assisting thousands of estates callers from across Alabama. Our consultations are free and we are available 24/7.
$8,000,000+
Recovered For Clients Alabama Wide
Our lawyers are not just estate planners, but also possess vast litigation experience, and this combination helps deliver substantial results for clients.
“I felt very confident that they would be able to help us and protect our rights and take the best care of us.” - Barbara G.
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240+ 5-Star Google Reviews
At Southern Estate Lawyers, we believe that in addition to being skilled and experienced lawyers, the key to a best outcome for our client also depends upon the relationship we build with our client. Accordingly, we strive to ensure that our clients at all times have access to their attorney and always know everything that is going on with their case. We also understand that sometimes our clients have challenges coming into our offices in Birmingham, Mobile, Foley, and Daphne, AL. As a result, to better serve our clients, WE OFFER IMMEDIATE ACTION BY MAKING HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITS.
Our clients in Alabama come first, and in order to serve them better, we have hand-picked the very best team of staff members. Our esteemed team of legal professionals brings together decades of experience in providing superior customer service to our clients.
Learn why our clients love the legal team at Southern Estate Lawyers, why they would choose us again, and why they recommend our services to others.
REAL TRIAL LAWYERS
Award-Winning Lawyers Recovering Millions for Our Clients.
“Litigation is our strong suit. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, you can count on me to protect your interests.”
top 40 under 40!
Mobile Bay Magazine has selected Drew Wenzel in their list of top performing professionals under 40 years of age.
“Raised in India and studied in Canada, I have a world of experience to offer my clients. I’m not afraid to use my experience to take my client’s cases to the courtroom.”
Lawyers of Distinction
Recognizing excellence in the practice of law.
“As a native of Foley, Alabama I dedicate my time to serving the needs of my community. Using the law to protect my client’s welfare and interests.”
20+
Years of Trial Experience
With multiple million
dollar verdicts!
BEST IN THE BUSINESS
Don’t settle for second best. Choose Southern Estate Lawyers.
The residents of Alabama know Southern Estate Lawyers. We are widely recognized for our ability to litigate relentlessly in the courtroom. Our collective legal experience, insight, and abilities have been the key to successful case results at our firm. We are here to help navigate you through your estate & trust litigation matters.
Southern Estate Lawyers set the standard for highly skilled estate litigators in Alabama. Operating out of offices in Birmingham, Mobile, Foley, and Daphne, Alabama, we are experienced trial lawyers who are not afraid to take a case to court and argue in front of a jury. That’s what we’re good at.
Aggressive and Effective
Our trial lawyers have had enormous success at both Probate and Circuit Courts and through mediation in all types of matters concerning estate and trust litigation. Our deep understanding and experience in this area allows us to deliver fierce, expedient, and cost-effective representation to individuals, corporate and individual fiduciaries, beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, conservators, and large and small businesses.
SERVING ALL OF ALABAMA
Protecting Your Assets & Fighting For Your Fair Share
We ask questions, and we are here to answer any of your questions. We don’t shy away from taking cases to trial and we excel under courtroom pressure. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
Get To Know Us
It is our strong belief that in order to fully represent and accurately litigate estate and trust matters, having both, a zealous litigator and a proficient estates and trust attorney is crucial. For this reason, our firm is the firm of choice not just for individuals and charities but also for other attorneys who wish to refer complex estate and trust litigation cases to us. We welcome the opportunity to talk to you and offer a free initial consultation about your matter. Give us a call at (205) 990-7000 or (251) 948-2168.
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