Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent®
Peer review rated
About the ratingSound counsel
Strong advocacy
Representing individuals, families, and businesses throughout Alabama since 1968.
Initial consultations are free of charge.
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Rooted in this community. Ready for complex matters.
Our practice
Legal counsel in Fort Payne, Alabama
From a business dispute to an estate plan, our attorneys bring focused preparation and practical judgment to each engagement.
Civil and commercial litigation
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil and commercial disputes, combining careful preparation with forceful trial advocacy.
Learn moreAppellate practice
Civil appeals and post-trial matters in state and federal courts.
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Advice for business formation, transactions, agreements, and ownership matters.
Learn morePersonal injury and wrongful death
Representation in serious injury and wrongful death matters.
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Planning, administration, and litigation involving estates and trusts.
Learn moreReal estate and closings
Counsel for real estate closings, title matters, purchase and sale agreements, financing, and property disputes.
Learn moreConstruction law
Counsel for construction contracts, projects, defects, and disputes.
Learn moreEnergy, oil, and gas
Representation in oil and gas transactions, mineral interests, and related litigation.
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Established 1968
Continuing the practice founded by William D. Scruggs, Jr.
A Fort Payne institution since 1968
Our firm serves clients in DeKalb County and throughout Alabama. We represent individuals and businesses and work with referring attorneys and other firms on substantial civil matters.
Careful preparation, direct communication, and sound judgment guide our work.
About our firmOur attorneys
Meet your counsel
Four attorneys. A shared commitment to understanding your matter and representing your interests.
Professional recognition
Alabama
Super Lawyers®
Attorney recognition · 2026
Selection processMartindale-Hubbell
Bar Register of
Preeminent Lawyers
Listed in General Practice
About the registerAV Preeminent® is a certification mark used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell® certification procedures, standards, and policies.
Let’s discuss your legal matter
Your initial consultation is free of charge. Contact our Fort Payne office to discuss your matter.