Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Alabama Legal Solutions Since 1947
Capell & Howard has been serving clients in Alabama and the Southeast since 1947. Our firm combines decades of legal expertise with a commitment to personalized client service, offering comprehensive solutions across 30+ practice areas. Our attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers in America and actively contribute to SCG Legal, a global network of Chambers-ranked firms. We pride ourselves on deep local knowledge while maintaining the capability to handle multi-state and international matters. Our team includes former government officials and public servants who bring unique perspectives to client representation. With three offices strategically located in Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika, and Tuscaloosa, we provide accessible legal counsel backed by regional and national reach.Our attorneys maintain active involvement in professional organizations and regulatory bodies, ensuring current expertise in evolving legal landscapes. We emphasize strategic problem-solving while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and client communication. Through our participation in SCG Legal, we offer coordinated legal services across 65 countries and all U.S. state capitals. Our heritage of public service continues to shape our approach to client representation.
Services
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Commercial Real Estate
Administrative Law
Environmental Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Construction Law
Government Relations
Corporate Law
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Recognized legal experts with 75+ years of regional experience
- Part of SCG Legal global network of Chambers-ranked firms
- Multi-state transaction capabilities through international network
- Former government officials provide unique regulatory insights
- Twenty-nine attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
Services
Litigation Services
Our litigation team develops tailored strategies for complex legal disputes. We represent clients in state and federal courts, handling commercial litigation, appeals, and specialized practice areas like environmental and healthcare law. Our approach emphasizes efficient resolution while preparing for trial when necessary.
Commercial Real Estate
We provide comprehensive real estate services for developers and investors. Our lawyers handle property transactions, zoning approvals, and financing arrangements for commercial developments including shopping centers, office buildings, and mixed-use projects. We also assist with rural land management matters.
Corporate Law
Our corporate attorneys advise on business formation, contract negotiations, and compliance matters. We work with closely-held companies, professional practices, and nonprofit organizations on entity structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and operational agreements to support long-term business success.
Construction Law
We represent construction industry participants in contract disputes, bid protests, and licensing matters. Our services include drafting construction agreements, resolving claims, and advising on state procurement laws. We also handle bond claims and mechanics lien issues for contractors and suppliers.
Administrative Law
Our administrative law team represents clients before state and federal agencies. We handle regulatory compliance, permit applications, and contested proceedings involving environmental regulations, healthcare licensing, insurance matters, and government contracting issues.
People
Anna Caroline Brown
Attorney
Focuses on business law and corporate transactions. Provides strategic legal counsel to professional practices and closely-held companies. Experienced in entity formation and operational agreements.
Christopher W. Weller Sr.
Shareholder
Labor and employment law specialist with extensive experience in workplace litigation. Represents employers in compliance matters and complex employment disputes across multiple industry sectors.
Lee M. Russell Jr.
Shareholder
Corporate and business law attorney with focus on commercial transactions. Assists companies with mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing legal matters affecting business operations.
W. Allen Sheehan
Shareholder
Handles domestic relations and employment law matters. Experienced in representing clients in family court proceedings and advising employers on personnel issues and compliance requirements.
Ashley H. Freeman
Attorney
Provides legal counsel in corporate and business law matters. Works with clients on entity formation, contractual agreements, and regulatory compliance issues affecting business operations.
Questions
What areas of law does Capell & Howard specialize in?
We specialize in litigation, corporate law, real estate, government relations, environmental law, and construction law, with expertise in over 30 practice areas to serve businesses and individuals.
Does Capell & Howard handle cases beyond Alabama?
Yes, through our membership in SCG Legal, we provide coordinated legal services across all U.S. state capitals and in 65 countries worldwide.
Are Capell & Howard attorneys recognized in their fields?
Twenty-nine of our attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers in America across specialties including litigation, corporate law, and government relations.
What makes Capell & Howard different from other law firms?
Our combination of deep Alabama roots with global network capabilities, plus our team's public sector experience, provides unique value for complex legal challenges.
Where are Capell & Howard offices located?
We have offices in Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with capabilities to serve clients nationwide and internationally through our network.
Does Capell & Howard offer alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, we have court-appointed mediators and arbitrators with extensive experience in resolving commercial and construction disputes efficiently.
Reviews (2)
Sheila Smith
Jun 30, 2021
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Friend used Meadows. Couldnt remember case. Got pushed around by opposing attorney. Did not represent my friend. Not someone who will go to battle for you.
Ozz Calton
Jun 21, 2021
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Has your Best Interests at heart, easy to work with, Bob Meadows listens and understands your situation, thanks
