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Wooten, Thornton, Carpenter, O'Brien, Lazenby & Lawrence Pro

4.3
13 reviews

212 West North Street, P.O. Box Drawer 277, Talladega, AL 35161, U.S.A.

Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Federal Practice and 13 more

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About Wooten, Thornton, Carpenter, O'Brien, Lazenby & Lawrence

Reportedly the oldest on-going law firm in the State of Alabama, Wooten, Thornton, Carpenter, O'Brien, Lazenby & Lawrence's partnership roots have been traced back as far as 1878. The firm continues to offer its clients a wide variety of legal services. The areas of the firm's concentration include Trial Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate, Probate, Contract Law, Municipal Law and Domestic Relations Law. The firm regularly serves clients in approximately 30 counties of north and central Alabama.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2024
Hired Attorney William W. Lawrence

I highly recommend William W. Lawrence. I almost didn't choose him as my attorney because of some reviews, but I'm so glad I did. He made me feel comfortable and confident from the start, always taking the time to listen and explain things clearly. His professionalism, compassion, and dedication were evident throughout the process. Mr. Lawrence's assistant was also fantastic—very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks to their expertise, we achieved a fantastic outcome. If you need a lawyer who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, William W. Lawrence is the one to choose.

 
Litigation
Posted by Stephen M.
November 15, 2023
Hired Attorney William W. Lawrence

Will Lawrence has no spine. He makes promises about fighting for you but always backs down. He also doesn't communicate. It's like pulling teeth to get him to answer emails and phone calls. He doesn't even tell you when he will be gone from the office for personal reasons for weeks at a time, such as taking a trip to Italy with his family when he was supposed to be preparing a lawsuit for us.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 31, 2022
Hired Attorney William W. Lawrence

I used him for my divorce. Had proof on infidelity (after I filed for divorce I found out about the affairs) . Had proof of a lot of lies. Why he got fired , why he is no longer able to work at another place and other stuff. He pretty much acted like anything I told him didn’t matter. Didn’t seem to care about my concerns of the kids safety around my ex and his family. Didn’t fight for me nor my kids. I did alit of the working and finding stuff out myself bc he didn’t seem to care. I lost furniture and many belongings of mine that I’m still paying for bc he didn’t stand up to the judge . I’m very disappointed in the help I received. Or should I say did not receive.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 18, 2022
Hired Attorney William W. Lawrence

My ex husband went to Mr. Lawrence and filed for a divorce back in 2008 because I didn't want to be with him anymore he filed for a divorce. I went to Mr. Lawrence office on the day of my appointment. I was asked by Mr. Lawrence "what did I want out of the divorce"? I told Mr. Lawrence that all that I wanted was for my ex husband to continue to take care of my daughter until she graduates high school. My daughter was in the 11th grade at the time and also when she turns 18 to give her our rental property. It was all agreed upon and we went on with the divorce proceeding. A couple weeks later I went to pick of the divorce papers. My ex husband started paying me each month $350 for my daughter, all along I'm thinking that the agreement made for my daughter to get the rental property was stated in the divorce. To my surprise 14 years later, I find out it was not. My ex sister in law work for this attorney, cleaning his house and Mr. Lawrence and my ex husband got together and played me.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 24, 2021
Hired Attorney William W. Lawrence

My son hired Mr Lawrence to represent him in court when a couple wanted grandparents rights. These people are not related to my granddaughter at all. Mr Lawrence waited till the morning of court to talk to my son and my son wishes didn't mean anything. He told my son you have to give them something. This lady is bipolar doesn't take medication for it has been in the hospital for mental problems. Has threatened my son has called and message people on Facebook that had nothing to do with this. The man has showed up at my house unannounced I had to call the police. The woman posted a nude picture of my 3 yr old granddaughter on facebook messenger. Mr Lawrence said none of this matters. This lady has tried to get custody if my granddaughter before she was born. My granddaughter mother died when she was 7 months old and she always said she didn't want her daughter around this lady. It's ashame my son could not grant his dead wife wishes.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 10, 2018
Hired Attorney William W. Lawrence

So unprofessional and treated with absolutely no respect.

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Trial Practice
  • Real Estate
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Trusts And Estates
  • Corporate Law
  • Banking Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Law
  • Workers Compensation
  • Family Law
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Employment Law
  • Medical Malpractice 1
    • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Products Liability
  • Other 1
    • Federal Practice

Office Details

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1878

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: U.S.F. & G. Co.; Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Alabama; Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.; Kimberly-Clark Corp.; Georgia-Pacific Corp.; Alabama Power Co.; Citizens Baptist Medical Center; First Alabama Bank, Talladega, Alabama; City of Talladega, Alabama; ALFA Mutual Insurance Company.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Insurance: Hartford Ins. Group; Traveler's Ins. Co.; ALFA Mutual Ins. Co.; Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Alabama; Mutual Savings Ins. Cos.; Federated Ins. Cos.; American Security Ins. Co.; Liberty Life Insurance Co.; Association Self Insurance Services, Inc.; Alabama Hospital Association Trust; Hanover Ins. Co.; Kemper Insurance Group; Sheffield Risk Management. Business and Manufacturing: Kimberly-Clark Corp.; U.S. Alliance Coosa Pines Corp.; Georgia-Pacific Corp.; Georgia Marble Co.; ATAP; Alabama Power Co.; CSX Transportation; International Speedway Corp.; Citizens Baptist Medical Center; Baptist Health System; Honda of Alabama; Talladega Machinery & Supply, Inc.; Alabama Specialty Products, Inc. Financial: Regions Bank, Talladega, Ala. Governmental: City of Talladega, Ala.; City of Lincoln, Ala.; Housing Authority of Talladega; Town of Munford, Alabama. Approved ATTORNEYS FOR: Mississippi Valley Title Insurance; Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation; Federal Land Bank Association of North Alabama.

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212 West North StreetP.O. Box Drawer 277Talladega, AL 35161U.S.A.

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