- Divorce
- Child SupportChild support laws are surprisingly complex, and many mothers and fathers don’t fully understand the laws. This is why it’s always advisable to work with an attorney who specializes in family law services. At Steve Morris Law, we can help sort out who is owed what, and how much that they are owed.
- PaternityOur attorneys specialize in family law and provide a number of valuable services for parents and children across the State of Alabama. Some of these services include divorce cases, custody cases, and paternity cases. Here are two of the most common types of cases handled by attorneys who specialize in family law.
- GuardianshipA guardianship case is one that determines the legal guardianship of an individual. In most cases, it is guardianship of a child, though there are instances where guardianship of an adult must be determined. Child guardianship cases may be temporary guardianship cases with the consent of the parent or court-ordered guardianship cases.
- Criminal DefenseWith 20 years of experience, our in-depth knowledge, we seek tailor-made, targeted solutions. We focus our practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, criminal defense, family law and probate administration. Browse through our website to learn more about our legal practice and the areas of law in which we focus.
- DUI/DWIFatalities in auto incidents involving negligence – If car accident injuries are the reason a victim dies, then a wrongful death claim can be turned in. Drunk driving, texting while driving, or just falling asleep behind the wheel could all be examples of such. Also, if there’s a defect with the car (product failure as listed below) such as an air bag or brakes not working as required, then this could be a claim as well.
- Wrongful DeathUnexpected accidents occur frequently and many of them result in serious injuries or even death. Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi-truck accidents, pedestrian accidents are just a few of the causes that may result in a wrongful death case.
- Drug CrimesHave you or a loved one been the victim of defective drugs? You should immediately contact Steven R. Morris Law, your Alabama defective drug advocate. For the best chance of a fair settlement, you need to hire someone that is experienced with the laws concerning defective drug cases in Alabama. Our top legal team can get you the compensation you deserve for you and your family. While money can’t make things right, it can help to ease the pain of a lifelong affliction due to the negligence of a drug company.
- Workers CompensationInjured while working? If you are employed and you end up getting injured at work, you are entitled to compensation. Often, the company will present the employee with a settlement and sort out the issue without going to court. Before you accept any form of compensation or sign anything, it is always wise to seek counsel from a local, experienced and reputable workers compensation attorney. Steven R Morris Law can assist you anywhere in Alabama.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Property DamageIf the lawsuit is successful, victims of car accidents can recover compensatory damages, which are designed to compensate the plaintiff for his losses. There are two types of compensatory damages. Economic damages are those that are quantifiable, such as lost wages, hospital bills, and property damage. Non-economic damages are damages that cannot be easily reduced to a calculation, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, and disfigurement. There are also special damages available in wrongful death cases.
- Personal InjuryWhen a large group of people has suffered a similar harm and therefore have a similar legal claim for damages, this sets the stage for a class action lawsuit. In such cases, it is impractical for each of the affected persons to file a separate, individual, personal injury lawsuit.
- Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice lawsuits are a common occurrence in the United States, and generally averages over 3 billion dollars every year. What exactly is considered medical malpractice?
- Auto Accidents
- Slip and Fall InjuryLife is associated with a wide range of surprises, which is why many people are faced with needing the services of an Alabama personal injury lawyer. The negligence of another person or company may place you at risk of injury or even death. This could include; accidents in the workplace, auto accidents, semi-truck accidents, slip and fall injuries in public places just to name a few.
- Estate PlanningEstate administration in Alabama basically deals with the activities relating to collecting, valuing and distributing the assets of a deceased person. Estate administration also includes all the required legal and administrative activities regardless of whether a will is involved or not.
- WillsThere are plenty of things in your life that you can handle on your own. For instance, you can DIY some home repairs. You can DIY maintain and repair your car. However, there are plenty of other issues that are best reserved for experts. Among such issues include making a will; expert Alabama attorneys – Steve Morris Law are best placed to guide you in writing your will and testament.
- ProbateBecause of the complexity of Probate Law in Alabama, we advise you to retain the council of Steven R. Morris Attorney at Law to ensure your affairs are handled correctly.
- ForeclosureOur client was initially sued on a home foreclosure case, court entering a $48,000 default judgement against our client. Client hired Steve Morris Law and we were able to get judgement set aside, resulting in our client being PAID $28,000.
- Tax LawIn Alabama, like most states, the probate laws are technical and there are requirements such as estate taxes, inheritance taxes, income tax issues. Failure to comply with these requirements could drag the probate process at best and can lead to fines and legal issues to the beneficiaries in worst case scenarios. To avoid all this, an attorney could help.