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Practice Areas

The Davidson Law Office provides a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses in Shelby County and the Birmingham Metro area.  The firm’s primary practice areas are domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, child support and divorce decree modifications; Social Security Disability and SSI appeals; personal injury cases such as automobile accidents and on the job injuries; and criminal cases from Municipal Court through criminal appeals.  The Davidson Law Firm also represents small to medium size businesses in corporate matters of all kinds.  If we cannot assist you with your legal needs I will be more than happy to refer you to trusted counsel with the expertise to handle your specific matter.  Your first consultation is absolutely free.

Old Town Helena

Old Town Helena

Considering using one of the “online” legal services for your simple will or uncontested divorce?  If you live anywhere in the State of Alabama, the Davidson Law Firm can also assist you with simple wills and uncontested divorces utilizing telephone and electronic media such as email and video conferencing.  Your matter will be given the same personal attention that our local clients receive at competive rates.

Current Fees & Rates (as of January, 2012): We accept cash, checks and most major credit/debit cards* (extra fee may apply*).

FREE initial consultation.

FREE Notarization services.

Standard hourly rates: $200.00 per hour out of court, $250.00 per hour in court; paralegal $70.00 per hour.

Uncontested Divorce: $750.00 flat fee which includes all court costs and expenses.

Contested Divorce: $200.00 per hour out of court/$250.00 per hour in court,variable retainer depending on jurisdiction of case.  For Shelby County cases the retainer is $2,500.00.

Wills: Simple Wills are typically $300.00 each and include both a Durable Power of Attorney and an Advanced Health Care Directive.  Couples who have their wills drafted together receive a $100.00 discount.  More complex Wills are billed depending on complexity of the document.

Municipal Court: Typically $750.00 flat fee for most non-DUI cases in most municipalities.  Fee’s may be greater depending on the number and/or type of crimes charged.  DUI cases are $1,000.00 for your first DUI, $2,500.00 for your second DUI, $5,000.00 for your third DUI.  All fees are for representation in municipal court only.

District and Circuit Court criminal cases are quoted individiually depending on the charges and where the case pending.

Personal Injury: Contingency fee plus expenses; no fee unless I collect for you.  Most personal injury cases are performed on a graduated fee contingency contract beginning at 30% of the net settlement (expenses are reimbursed before fee calculation) and progressing to 50% of the net settlement if the case nears trial.

 

Among the practice areas for which we provide counsel are:

Auto/Trucking Accident
Brain Injury
Child Custody & Support
Civil Litigation
Contract
Corporation and Partnership
Criminal
Discrimination
Divorce
Driving (DUI/DWI)
Employment
Family Law
Insurance Fraud
Juvenile
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence
Personal Injury
Probate
Products Liability
Professional Malpractice
Property Law
Sexual Harassment
Social Security Disability
Wills and Trusts
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongful Death

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