Walter E. McGowan

Michael P. Dalton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law. Michael P., who practices law in Opelika, Alabama, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Morgan has concentrated his practice in the area of civil defense work. He has handled hundreds of cases in the defense of municipalities, corporations, individuals, and insurance companies. In addition to various insurance companies, he has represented Winn-Dixie for almost 30 years and served as City Attorney for Montgomery for more than three years. His practice also includes defending municipalities and public officials in a multitude of actions, many of...

Christopher W. Weller Sr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher W., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher W. is held by other top lawyers in the ...

W. Allen Sheehan, Shareholder Allen Sheehan specializes in complex litigation matters for individual and business clients in both state and federal courts. He has a diverse range of practice areas including civil rights, construction, custody and divorce, probate, labor and employment, wills and trusts, LLC disputes and tax litigation. Allen has experience representing state agencies, small businesses and corporate clients. He is also able to defend criminal matters in municipal and district ...

M. Courtney Williams' law practice involves advising companies on all aspects of their business, including employee benefits, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and federal, state, and local tax matters. In connection with his employee benefits practice, he regularly represents clients in connection with the formation, operation, and termination of employee benefit plans. In addition to the design and drafting of these plans, Courtney handles compliance matters involving the Internal Reven...

Catherine Moncus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Catherine, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since joining Rushton Stakely in 1996, Mr. Chapman’s practice has focused on the litigation and trial of complex matters including claims of medical malpractice, products liability, fraud, hospital medical staff issues, and toxic torts. Mr. Chapman has successfully defended individual and corporate healthcare providers as well as manufacturers, insurance companies, and other corporate entities. He has significant experience trying complex and high-exposure matters in various state and f...

Mai Lan F. Isler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mai Lan F., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mai Lan F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee M. Russell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Lee M., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lee M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey W. Blitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jeffrey W., who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.