Bond & Botes PC
About Bond & Botes PC
Bond & Botes PC is a respected presence in 11 local jurisdictions in the US, with 3 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 2 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2018, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Consumer Law
- Consumer Protection Law
- Immigration Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Bond & Botes PC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Anniston, Alabama
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Cullman, Alabama
- Decatur, Alabama
- Florence, Alabama
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Opelika, Alabama
- Vicksburg, Mississippi
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Recognized Lawyers at Bond & Botes PC
A native of the LaGrange, Illinois , Brad graduated from Lyons Township High School and then received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Alabama where he double majored in Business Management and Political Science. While there he was elected and served as president of the Student Government Association during both his junior and senior years.He thereafter attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to c...
Robert D. Reese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Robert D., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ronald C. Sykstus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Consumer Law, Consumer Protection Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ronald C., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice ...
Thomas F. Sykstus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Thomas F., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Grafton Weinacker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Grafton, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grafton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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