D. Brent Wills
About D. Brent Wills
D. Brent Wills is a lawyer based in Montgomery, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. D. Brent Wills is recognized in the following practice area:
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Gilpin Givhan PC
Education: Samford University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Montgomery, AL
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