Brighton Estate Planning Lawyers

Who I am.
I am a Christian husband and father who believes in family, honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way I want to be treated and helping those in need. I wake up every morning excited to go to work because I get to live my values through serving others.

What I do.
I did not choose elder law as a career path, it chose me. For many years I practiced first as a CPA and then as a tax attorney who helped rich people avoid taxes. I only discovered my passion for elder law after my mother’s...

I am an attorney who is dedicated to providing services with the client's interests as priority. I am committed to represent my clients with competence, faithfulness, diligence and sound judgment. I strive to enhance your access to the legal system and protection under the law by explaining the law to you as it relates to your legal matter. As such, as your attorney my goal is help you understand the law, available options and work with you to resolve your legal issue.

I am an attorney who has many years of experience in healthcare delivery and management in private and public...

Law practice focused on individual and corporate client representation, litigation, arbitration and mediation in the areas of Labor & Employment, Corporate Contract Defense, Probate, Estates, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Research, write and prepare for filing all state and federal pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and suggested judicial orders to include Complaints, Responses to Summary Judgment with applicable Exhibits, Pre-Trial Orders, Motions in Limine, and Appellate Court motions with supporting briefs. Write and file EEOC form 5 charges and response statements filed under Title VII. Conduct and defend depositions representing the legal positions for both Plaintiff and...

Jacy graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After enlisting as a paralegal in the Air National Guard, she earned her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Upon earning Top Graduate of her class at Air Force Officer Training School, Jacy commissioned as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air National Guard. At the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course, she won the “Excellence in Advocacy Competition” for demonstrating the greatest skill and ability as a trial lawyer among all students. At our firm, she represents clients in several...

Bryan S. Brinyark was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1990 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993 where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Farrah Law Society. He was admitted to the bar in 1993 and is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama. Mr. Brinyark is a member of the Alabama and Tuscaloosa Bar Associations as well as the...

G. Stephen (Steve) Wiggins received his undergraduate degree from Samford University with a major in chemistry. After employment in the pharmaceutical industry, he returned to law school, where he served as an associate editor of the Cumberland Law Review. In more than thirty seven years of practice in Tuscaloosa, Mr. Wiggins has handled a broad range of cases, including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, premises liability, fraud, defamation, insurance bad faith, professional malpractice, real estate litigation, will contests, probate litigation, construction and contract litigation, as well as other types of cases. In addition, he regularly represents clients...

I am from Knoxville, TN and moved to Birmingham to attend Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. I began clerking with Massey, Stotser & Nichols, P.C. during law school and began practicing law upon graduation in 2004.

Jon Townsend grew up in Northport, Alabama. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree from Ambridge University. After graduation, Jon attended Freed-Hardman University and graduated with a Master of Ministry degree.

Jon served as a minister and worked for the Churches of Christ in Alabama and Tennessee. In 2011, Jon found his calling in counseling and fighting for the rights of others when he decided to attend law school. Soon after, Jon enrolled in the Cumberland School of Law. Jon received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law in 2014. He...

HERBERT E. “Chip” BROWDER, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 11, 1953; Chip was admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama in 1991; and is also admitted before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. Education: University of Alabama (B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, 1975; M.A. in Accounting, 1977; J.D., 1991); New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1992). Estate Planning Faculty Member, Alabama Bar Institute and University of Alabama School of Law, Bridge the Gap Seminars (1998 – 2007);...

I am a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. I was awarded honors as a law student. You may consider coming to see me about your legal matter. I I have represented many clients. I have represented many people in bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and 13. I regard the bankruptcy process as providing the person or family with a second chance. It's called a fresh start. Also, I prepare many deeds and wills. I am a person with whom you can have a frank and complete discussion. You life...

Luke Barry is the founder and managing attorney of Dogwood Estate Planning, a law firm located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is an experienced practitioner in the fields of business law, wills, living trusts, probate, tax-free retirement, and values-based estate planning. Luke believes that the highest quality legal services should be made available and affordable to middle-income individuals, families and small businesses. He has developed tools and processes that simplify the formation of business entities and the creation of professional-grade wills, living trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney for Alabama residents. We focuses exclusively on helping families like yours plan for life,...

In 2015 Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. One of the best family lawyers in Huntsville, Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 10 under 40 of Alabama Family Lawyers by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. In 2014 Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40...

Susan Michele Schaefer has over 30 years of professional experience. She began her career as a trial attorney before establishing a decades-long career at the Social Security Administration (SSA). She is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Practice areas include Social Security disability, VA disability, bankruptcy, and wills and estates.

She has a wealth of knowledge about disability from extensive field experience at the Disability Determination Services, and at the Office of Hearings Operations as a Hearing Office Director, Supervisory Attorney, and Senior Attorney, and at Social Security National Headquarters as Deputy Director, Branch Chief. Ms. Schaefer know...

Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Blackwell graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1997, and has continued in practice since. He has 20+ years' experience handling various cases - including criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury, family law, divorce, and more - in courtrooms throughout Huntsville, Athens, Madison, Decatur, Scottsboro, and surrounding North Alabama areas. Attorney Blackwell currently works as a partner at Crumbley-Blackwell, & Associates, P.C. and offers free consultations for all criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury related cases in Alabama. Contact Attorney Jonathan Blackwell today to schedule your free consultation - by calling (256)...

Sara is passionate about helping families plan for the future and protect what is most important to them. This includes implementing estate plans, as well as assisting clients to address more complex planning situations such as planning for loved ones with special needs, estate tax planning, income tax planning, asset protection, adoptions and step-parent adoptions. Always willing and able to explain complicated legal concepts clearly and concisely, Sara is skilled at working with her clients to ensure their plan will work now and in the future. Sara is a member of the Alabama State Bar as well as the United...

Sparkman Shepard & Shepard, LLC is an Alabama Estate Planning Attorney and Huntsville Trusts Lawyer. We are a Huntsville, Alabama-based law firm specializing in assisting individuals and companies with estate planning, trust drafting, and probate law. Our law firm offers a range of services that help you protect your family and loved ones. Our Huntsville wills attorney helps clients with probate, trusts, and estate planning.

Robert Vargo has over 35 years experience representing businesses and individuals in an extensive variety of corporate, commercial, technology and real estate law matters. During that time, he has enjoyed long standing relationships with many clients nationwide.

Ty's practice focuses on probate and estate planning. He helps Huntsville, Alabama families navigate the process of probate and trust administration. Ty is a former president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, Treasurer of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, a member of the Committee of 100, a graduate of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County - CONNECT Class 16, and a volunteer with the Huntsville Volunteer Lawyers Program and Wills for Heroes. Ty has taught continuing legal eduction classes on estate planning, probate, creditor's rights, general bankruptcy matters, taxation of decedent estates, and Alabama sales and use taxes....

Jason P. McCartha reminds himself every day to add value in a way that is real and meaningful to everyone he serves --- everyday. Jason has been practicing law since 1997 and is the founding member of McCartha Law. LLC where his wife, Jennifer McCartha, also works with him as a legal assistant (who is also a credentialed CPA). Every day, they genuinely look forward to serving you in a real, valuable, and meaningful way. Jason makes sure his clients are well served by taking the time to Teach them what is going on and why; thereby, Equipping and...

Emily received her JD from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1989. Upon graduation, she clerked with the Honorable Sue Bell Cobb, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals for one year before joining this practice in Gadsden. She has been extremely involved in community service and with the American Association for Justice and Alabama Association for Justice.

Mrs. O'Mailia attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina and graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Law in 2001. Following graduation, she moved to Montgomery, Alabama and began a career in the legal field.

In 2015, Mrs. O'Mailia graduated from Birmingham School of Law at the top of her class. During law school, she was awarded the Service to Women Award by the Birmingham Bar Association, presented by the Honorable Justice Julie Palmer. She also completed a clerkship with Legal Services Alabama which is located at the One Place Family Justice Center in Montgomery, Alabama. During this clerkship,...

Gary graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1981 and received his B.A. in Political Science with Honors from UA Huntsville in 1978. He has been practicing law in Alabama since 1981 and began his private practice in Scottsboro in 1982. Before entering private practice, Gary spent a year as general counsel for an insurance company in Alabama. The Lackey Law Firm has grown under his leadership and with his focus on Auto Accidents, Truck Wrecks, Wrongful Death, Injury Law, Divorce, Custody, DUI, Criminal Defense, Health Care Law and Civil Litigation. Gary graduated...

Greg Robinson is a native of Alabama. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Rice University. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a strategy consultant in the financial industry and is also experienced in operations management, sales, and six sigma data analytics. Moreover, Attorney Robinson possesses a strong understanding of small business and estate planning law and is immensely experienced in creating dispute resolutions leveraging data analytics. Greg is also a former Army Officer who served his county as a member of the 1st...

Jeff provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies. His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters.

He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area. In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, including wills and trusts, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving and special needs planning. Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process.

Jeff has extensive experience in the coordination of real estate transactions,...

The Law Office of Benjamin Jarrell is a premiere Huntsville law firm known for commitment to their clients and for delivering outstanding results. We focus on providing comprehensive, effective, and state-of-the-art strategies to assist clients with their need for wealth preservation and estate, tax, and charitable planning. It is our hope that we can help you gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your loved ones are taken care of and that the things you have worked for become your legacy. We also practice in the areas of corporate and small business law, commercial transactions, government contracts, and intellectual...