Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mobile, AL
For over six decades, our firm has established itself as a premier legal authority in Mobile, Alabama. We specialize in navigating complex litigation matters, providing insurance defense representation, and offering strategic counsel for corporate and tax matters. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in appellate practice, bankruptcy law, employment law, and elder law, consistently delivering results-driven solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.We prioritize personalized attention, cost-effective strategies, and proactive legal planning to protect our clients' interests. Recognized for excellence through peer-reviewed accolades and industry-specific certifications, we maintain a steadfast commitment to ethical standards and client advocacy. Our practice combines deep local knowledge with national-level expertise to serve individuals and businesses across the Gulf Coast region.
Services
Civil Litigation
Insurance Defense Law
Corporate Matters
Tax Matters
Bankruptcy Law
Employment Law
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined legal experience in Gulf Coast litigation
- Our attorneys hold specialized expertise in insurance defense and appellate practice
- We provide personalized attention with proven cost-management strategies
- Recognized in national directories including Best Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell
- We maintain active involvement in local bankruptcy and legal professional associations
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
- BestMark
What people say
Proven track record
Expert legal guidance
Responsive communication
Cost-effective solutions
Deep local knowledge
Services
Civil Litigation
We represent organizations in business disputes, breach of contract cases, and property damage claims. Our attorneys handle all stages from pre-suit negotiations through trial and appellate proceedings. With decades of experience, we provide strategic defense and aggressive representation to protect client interests in complex commercial litigation matters.
Insurance Defense Law
Assisting insurance companies with coverage issues, subrogation claims, and policy interpretation. Our team handles declaratory judgment actions and third-party liability cases. We provide detailed coverage opinion letters and strategic guidance to manage insurance-related disputes effectively for domestic and self-insured clients.
Corporate Matters
Offering comprehensive corporate legal services including business formation, contract drafting, and compliance guidance. We assist with shareholder agreements, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel for business owners seeking to establish, grow, or restructure their operations while minimizing legal risks.
Tax Matters
Providing estate, individual, and corporate tax planning services with a focus on wealth preservation. Our practice includes IRS dispute resolution, tax litigation, and strategic tax-free exchange planning. Recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers, we deliver customized solutions for complex tax issues affecting businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Bankruptcy Law
Representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. We handle debt reorganization, creditor rights enforcement, and adversary proceedings. With specialized expertise in business reorganization, we help clients navigate complex bankruptcy processes while protecting their financial interests in the Mobile Bay area.
People
Robert M. Galloway
Partner
University of Alabama graduate with LL.M. in taxation from NYU. Specializes in tax law and corporate litigation. Recognized as Best Lawyers' Tax Lawyer of the Year multiple times. Leads firm's tax planning and business litigation practice areas.
Andrew J. Rutens
Partner
Selected among America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators. Handles complex litigation and appellate cases. Florida State University economics graduate. Focuses on insurance defense and commercial litigation. Recognized for excellence in legal peer reviews.
Lawrence M. Wettermark
Senior Partner
39 years of legal experience. University of Notre Dame and University of Alabama alumnus. Specializes in corporate law and business transactions. Provides strategic counsel for business formation and commercial agreements across Gulf Coast industries.
J. Willis Garrett III
Attorney
Handles bankruptcy, real property disputes, and estate planning. Experienced in creditors' rights and commercial litigation. Represents businesses in restructuring and debt management. Provides practical legal solutions for complex financial matters.
Melissa P. Hunter
Attorney
University of Alabama law graduate with accounting background. Focuses on business litigation and corporate compliance. Assists clients with contract disputes and commercial transactions. Provides detailed legal analysis for corporate governance matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, insurance defense, corporate law, tax matters, bankruptcy law, employment law, and elder law.
How long has your firm been in practice?
Our attorneys have served the Mobile Bay area for over 60 years with continuous legal practice since 1965.
Do you handle appellate cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience in appellate practice with representation in both state and federal appellate courts.
Can you assist with business formation?
We provide comprehensive business formation services including entity selection, contract drafting, and compliance guidance for new ventures.
What bankruptcy options exist for businesses?
We handle Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies, specializing in business reorganization and debt restructuring solutions.
How do you handle insurance coverage disputes?
We provide detailed policy analysis, coverage opinion letters, and litigation support for insurance companies and policyholders.
