Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr., President

April 2025

Volume XLVIV, Issue 4

In This Issue...

Ann's Article.............................Page 3

Law Day...................................Page 4

CLEs........................................Page 7

Lawyer Assistance...................Page 10

Mentoring Matters....................Page 12

Young Lawyers........................Page 13

Women Lawyers......................Page 15

Significant Decisions................Page 16

SAVLP......................................Page 17

In the News..............................Page 18

Mobile Bar Foundation.............Page 20

Birthdays..................................Page 24

  2025 OFFICERS

President - Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr.

President-Elect - Mary Margaret K. Bailey

Vice President - Sidney W. Jackson, III

Secretary - Maxine Walters

Treasurer - Gordon G. Armstrong, III

Asst. Treasurer - David D. Anthony

Executive Director - Ann Forbes

Editor - Michael D. Strasavich

President’s Message

April is a beautiful month in Mobile! The azaleas are in full bloom (pollen is the hefty price we pay for their majesty), the weather is perfect most days, and everyone is in a good mood as spring is in full swing. Get outside and enjoy the April weather and sights with family time, outdoor activities, hobbies, or just plain relaxation!

In April, your Mobile Bar Association continues to move forward with great activities! While there is not a general member meeting this month, our committees and sections are fully engaged, with many providing CLE opportunities! To highlight just a couple of events, the Women Lawyers Section has a Lunch and Learn CLE on Tuesday, April 8^th at Wintzell’s on Dauphin Street, and the Young Lawyers Section has its annual fun social on Thursday, April 17^th at Greer’s on St. Louis Street, sponsored by Beasley Allen.

Sign up for April events at the MBA’s website.

We’ll return to April later in the column…

I advised in my first column that one of my goals, and a goal of your Executive Committee, is to increase MBA membership in 2025. We are off to a great start! The vast majority of our members have paid their 2025 dues, and we have seen a great increase in our members who are employed in government! If you have not paid your 2025 dues yet, you will receive reminders very soon. We appreciate those who have paid and those who will pay this month!

Your MBA was very active in March. We had a great membership luncheon on Friday, March 21^st at the Battle House, where Mayor Sandy Stimpson spoke on the highlights of his administration and the great things that are in the works for Mobile. Thank you, Mayor Stimpson! Our President-Elect Mary Margaret Bailey and Vice-President Sid Jackson attended the annual ABA Leadership Conference in Chicago. What they learned will benefit the MBA in future years. Thank you, Mary Margaret and Sid!

So many sections and committees met in March that I literally lost count! I was fortunate to attend a number of March section and committee meetings, to thank each for their hard work, and to listen to their ideas and concerns. Those meetings that I was fortunate enough to observe are as follows, with chairpersons listed in parentheses:

• Workers’ Compensation Section (Boyd Miller)
• Lawyer Assistance Committee (Beth Rehm)
• CLE Committee (Daya Naef and Clay Rossi)
• Grievance Committee (Cooper Thurber)
• Probate Section (Deena Tyler)

I was impressed by how motivated and energized our sections and committees are and by the planning that is taking place! Thanks to all the chairs and to the members of our 31 sections and committees for your continued good work.

I also want to give a shoutout to Circuit Judge Mike Windom and the Veterans’ Court. Ann Forbes and I had the honor of attending the very first graduation ceremony of Veterans’ Court on Friday, February 28^th, presided over by Judge Windom. Three veterans graduated in the first class, and there was not a dry eye in the Ceremonial Courtroom. There will be many future classes to graduate, as this court is only eighteen months old. Thank you to Judge Windom and to all involved with the Veterans’ Court for allowing us to take part in this moving ceremony!

Our Bar Bulletin Editor Mike Strasavich quietly does a superb job of editing this publication each month. Mike and I discussed some ideas that he has for some interesting new Bar Bulletin columns that will run periodically in the months to come. I promise you will enjoy them! I will leave it to Mike to break the news on when to look for them. Stay tuned!

May is one of our most active months as we celebrate Law Day! More on that in next month’s Bulletin, but there is a plethora of events that you can attend or even volunteer to help with. For starters, the annual Law Day Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 16^th at the Battle House. Our very own Sarah Stewart, Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, is the speaker! Please plan on attending and hearing the Chief Justice’s Law Day message.

Returning to April….in addition to Easter and Tax Day, many other days are notable this month. Just a few include National Fun at Work Day (April 1), National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2), Administrative Professionals' Day (April 28, the last Monday of April) -- thank you to all the wonderful administrative professionals who work with all of our members -- and National Kids and Pets Day (April 28). I note with some irony that April Fools Day (April 1) and National Honesty Day (April 30) bookend the start and end of April. Coincidence? I think not!

In closing, I leave you with the following quotes about April:

"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything."- William Shakespeare

"April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks, 'Go!'"- Christopher Morley



Have a great April!

Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr.

Mobile Bar Association, 2025 President

Speaker: Chief Justice Sarah Stewart of the Alabama Supreme Court

During the luncheon, we will hear from our speaker, recognize the winners of the Art and Essay Contests, and present our Liberty Bell Award.

April is National Volunteer Month. It first became National Volunteer Month as part of President George H. W. Bush’s 1000 Points of Light campaign in 1991. During his presidency, President Bush handed out Point of Light Awards six days a week to citizens working to better their communities through volunteer work. In his life and work, President Bush exemplified the importance of giving back to the community and demonstrated how, through serving others, you enrich your own soul. I was raised with similar values and strive to give back on a regular basis.

You never know when your actions of giving back are going to inspire or impact others in your community. It makes me think of a quote from Arthur Ashe, who said: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

The Mobile Bar Association is YOUR association. Thank you for getting involved and/or volunteering. If you’re not involved with the Mobile Bar, please consider participating. There are many opportunities, and you can give a little or a LOT. Regardless, START! It will be a positive step towards growth in connecting…learning…and serving. It does the body and soul good!

Two friendly reminders:

• To get the MBA Member Rate for events: Please sign in to your MBA profile before registering for an event. If you are a member of the Mobile Bar, you already have a profile on the website. For signing in, you have a username and password. You can reset your password at any time. If you do not know your log-in credentials, please contact MBA headquarters, as we are happy to assist. Also, make sure your legal assistant has access to your log-in credentials.

• Update your MBA Profile: Your log-in credentials also give you access to update your member profile at any time. Please help us by keeping your information regarding employment, phone number, email, and professional and personal addresses as up to date as possible. We maintain the website with more than 1,100 member records on a daily basis, so your assistance is greatly appreciated.

We are always interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the Mobile Bar Association and our activities. Please feel free to contact me any time by phone at 251.433.9790 or by email at aforbes@mobilebarassociation.com. Our door is always open.



Onward,

Ann

P. Ann Forbes

Mobile Bar Association, Executive Director

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CLE COMMITTEE

By Daya Naef, CLE Committee Co-Chair

New Tech Trends Making Lawyers’ Lives Easier 

We’re seeing rapid technological advancements in our industry that streamline workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve client service. Here are three key trends transforming the industry. 

1. AI-Powered Legal Research and Drafting - AI-driven tools like CoCounsel by Thomson Reuters and Lexis+ AI reshape how lawyers conduct research and draft documents. These platforms analyze case law, statutes, and regulations in seconds, saving attorneys work hours. AI-assisted contract drafting and brief writing also minimize errors and improve efficiency.
2. Automation of Routine Tasks - Law firms are increasingly automating administrative tasks, from document review to billing. Tools like Clio and PracticePanther integrate time-tracking, invoicing, and client communications, allowing attorneys to focus on high-value legal work. E-discovery platforms now leverage machine learning to sift through massive datasets, reducing costs and increasing accuracy. 
3. Virtual and Hybrid Law Practice Solutions - Cloud-based case management and virtual collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have made remote work more viable. Secure client portals improve accessibility and efficiency, allowing lawyers to provide services remotely while maintaining confidentiality. 

As technology evolves, firms that embrace these innovations will gain a competitive edge, improving productivity and client satisfaction in our increasingly digital landscape.

Embracing tech advances and efficiencies is one way to help fellow Mobile Bar Association members in my role as co-chair of the CLE Committee. Our committee is dedicated to ensuring that you stay current on relevant innovations and get the most out of your practice.

For questions and CLE ideas, please contact me at daya@thesuccesspartner.com or 504-669-1020. Thank you!

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APRIL CLES

Domestic Relations Section Meeting

Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Available CLE Credits: 2.0 | Cost: Free

LOCATION: Government Plaza | Courtroom 2500

Speakers: Judge Michael Sherman and Judge Walter Honeycutt

Advance registration is not required.

Participating Judges:

• Judge Mike Windom, 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
• Judge Jennifer Wright, District Court, 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
• Judge Johana Bucci, District Court, 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
• Judge Mark Erwin, Mobile County Probate Court

Moderators:

• Koby Kirkland, Law Office of Koby Kirkland
• David T. Trice, Jr., Trice Law Group

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ON-DEMAND CLES

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LAWYER ASSISTANCE

By Ben Kearns, Lawyer Assistance Committee Member

The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature for Lawyer Health

Lawyers spend countless hours at their desks reviewing documents, drafting motions, and performing other sedentary activities. Unfortunately, these tasks often overflow into our evenings and weekends — time that is ordinarily reserved for rest, relaxation, recreation, and family. Sedentary lifestyles are associated with higher risk of weight gain, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, depression, and osteoporosis. Additionally, lawyers often suffer from anxiety, insomnia, substance abuse, and work addiction. High levels of stress coupled with a sedentary lifestyle can compound health issues.[1] Prolonged stress can even cause brain damage according to some sources.[2] 

On top of the hard evidence that sedentary work lifestyles can cause health problems, we all anecdotally know that it leads to boredom, lack of creativity, and decreases in feelings of happiness and well-being.

The “biophilia hypothesis” suggests that humans “evolved with nature to have an affinity for nature.”[3] Homo sapiens lived in tents and caves for long periods of evolutionary time, hunted and gathered in the forest, and spent nearly the entire day outside. Thus, the hypothesis posits that homo sapiens cannot be truly happy unless they spend a significant period of time outdoors. From personal experience, we know that very many successful lawyers love to hunt, fish, garden, do yard work, and vacation. Indeed, there seems to be a relationship between happiness and success.[4] 

The reasoning of the biophilia hypothesis is as follows:

…it would have been evolutionarily adaptive for our ancestors to be connected to nature in order to survive and thrive in their immediate environmental circumstances. The everyday behaviors of our ancestors such as successfully finding suitable food, water, and shelter, effectively monitoring time and one's spatial location, and avoiding and reacting to predators all heavily relied on paying attention to cues in nature. Thus, individuals who were more connected to the natural world would have had a significant evolutionary advantage over those who were not as connected.[5]

Thus, connectedness to nature may be written into the human genome. There are additional reasons why spending time in nature may be beneficial, including exposure to sunlight, increased physical activity, rest, distraction from work, increased creativity, and enjoyment of natural beauty.

More and more doctors are prescribing time in nature as a method of treating physical and mental ailments.[6] Time spent outside can heal depression, cure attentional deficits, and improve productivity.[7] Walking and spending time outside in an urban environment for 15-20 minutes improves blood pressure, attention span, positive emotions, and diminishes the effects of certain personality disorders. However, subjects walking outside in a “natural setting” (such as a forest or arboretum) for 50 minutes showed superior improvements in blood pressure, anxiety, and positive emotions. It is clear that time spent outside is beneficial for health — but significant time spent in a natural setting is best.

The Mobile Bar Association would like to invite its members to spend more time in nature in order to improve physical and mental wellness. The MBA will put on a hike at Blakeley Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. If you want to attend or have questions, call Beth Rehm at 251-432-7682 or Ben Kearns at 251-422-6927. Additional details on the hike are available on the Community Calendar of the MBA website. Click here to view.

The MBA has sponsored hikes in the past, with pictures below. We hope you will join us as we reinitiate this program!

[1] https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/sedentary-lifestyle-and-anxiety; https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/ Health-and-Well-Being/The-Hidden-Dangers-of-Sitting-How-a-Sedentary-Lifestyle-Affects-Your-Body#:~:text=Physical activity is a natural stress-buster. When you %27re,of physical activity can disrupt your sleep patterns; “Effect of university students’ sedentary behavior on stress, anxiety, and depression,” Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2018 May 24;55(2):164–169.

[2] “Neurobiological and Systemic Effects of Chronic Stress,” Chronic Stress (Thousand Oaks), 2017 Apr 10.

[3] “Associations between Nature Exposure and Health: A Review of the Evidence,” Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Apr 30;18(9):4790.

[4] “Happiness Unpacked: Positive Emotions Increase Life Satisfaction by Building Resilience,” Emotion. 2009 Jun;9(3):361–368.

[5] “The relationship between nature connectedness and happiness: a meta-analysis,” Front Psychol. 2014 Sep 8;5:976.

[6] “Nature Prescriptions for Health: A Review of Evidence and Research Opportunities,” Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jun 12;17(12):4213.

[7] Id.

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MENTORING MATTERS

By Greg Vaughan, Mentoring Committee Member

Moving Past Winter

One of my favorite authors and speakers is the late Jim Rohn. He often talked about how life mirrors the four seasons. “Winter,” as you might expect, represents the tough times — the moments when things seem difficult or unmanageable.

In your career as a young lawyer, “winter” can show up in many ways: you might be facing overwhelming student debt with no clear way out, or you could find yourself in a practice area or firm that isn’t fulfilling, making each day feel harder than the last. Maybe you’re in the early stages of your career, struggling to get traction, or you're feeling stuck and unsure about where the future is headed. Whatever form it takes, we've all gone through our own version of “winter” at some point — those seasons where things feel like they’re at a standstill.

If you're in a “winter” right now (and trust me, we all have been there), I want to encourage you to keep moving forward. Keep pushing through, even when it feels like there’s no end in sight. I’m confident that warmer weather and brighter days are ahead, and here are a few things that have helped me make it through my own winters.

Be Active.

It doesn’t matter what kind of activity you choose—whether you’re starting small with a walk around the block or diving into something more intense like CrossFit—just make sure you're moving. Physical activity gets your blood pumping and, even more importantly, helps clear your mind. It’s all about consistency. And here’s the key: journal your progress. Seriously. Whether you’re tracking workouts or noting small wins in your day, keeping a log helps you stay focused and motivated. A simple entry might look like this: “Walked 2 miles, ate healthy, read an inspiring book.” Little by little, that consistency will get you closer to your own version of spring.

Seek Wise Counsel.

No matter where you are in your journey, the most valuable advice comes from those who have walked the path before you. Our bar association is full of experienced lawyers who are more than willing to offer mentorship. I’ve personally leaned on these relationships many times throughout my career. Lawyers, by nature, enjoy helping others — and our local bar is no exception. If you need more professional advice or you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to talk to a licensed counselor. Sometimes having a counselor listen and validate your concerns is the first step toward growth.

Help Others.

When you’re going through a tough time, it’s easy to focus only on your struggles. But often, a friend, family member, or colleague is facing something even harder. Taking a moment to reach out, offer support, or share a word of encouragement can not only help them, but also give you a sense of purpose. Helping others is one of the best ways to shift your own mindset during a tough season. Remember, you don’t have to go through winter alone. Supporting those around you strengthens your own mental health.

I hope these ideas are helpful, whether for you personally or for a fellow lawyer who might be going through a tough time. Keep moving, seek guidance, and stay connected. Springtime is on its way.

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I have spent a lot of time around lawyers and judges through my involvement in MBA’s mentoring program. This article is just one of a collection which reflects what I have learned there and along the way.

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest future topics, please send me an email at greg@vaughanpoe.com or call 251-432-8883.

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YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION

By Robert Alexander, Young Lawyers President

Last month, we held a crawfish boil at The Garage sponsored by ProLegal Court Reporting. We appreciate their continued support of Young Lawyers and appreciate everyone who turned out for the party. This month, Beasley Allen is hosting its annual Young Lawyers event at Greer's on St. Louis Street on Thursday, April 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It is always a great time, and we hope to see you there! We will also have our second Beverages with the Bench event at Post downtown on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.



Lastly, the annual Young Lawyers Golf Tournament has a new date. The tournament will now be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Spring Hill Golf Course, with proceeds benefitting Camp Rapahope. Sponsorship and Team information is to follow later this month. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

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WOMEN LAWYERS

By Kelly Adams, Women Lawyers President

Our next lunch and learn CLE is set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Wintzell’s Oyster House, 605 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602. The event is sponsored by Beasley Allen, with Jessi Haynes and Rebecca Gilliland presenting on commercial termite litigation and common pitfalls in property disputes. The event is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Please RSVP by sending an email to mbawomenlawyers@gmail.com. RSVPs are due by Friday, April 4, 2025.

We are also proud to announce that our 2025 Trailblazer Award recipient is Mary Margaret Bailey, who practices with the firm Frazer Greene. We will honor her and her accomplishments on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at our annual Trailblazer Tea. If your firm would be interested in being a sponsor, please let us know. Information on sponsorships and tickets will be released soon.

If you have any questions about MBAWL, wish to sponsor an event, or have any suggestions to offer, please email us at mbawomenlawyers@gmail.com.

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In Dalton Drug Co., Inc. v. OptumRx, Inc., No. SC-2024-0375 (Ala. February 28, 2025), the Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s summary judgment because no justiciable controversy existed between the litigants over which the trial court could have subject matter jurisdiction. Although the plaintiffs brought the underlying action based on enforcement of an arbitration clause pursuant to the Alabama Declaratory Judgment Act (Ala. Code § 6-6-220 et seq.), the plaintiffs filed the action on the first day of a contractual year-long arbitration initiation period. According to the Court, the plaintiffs’ rights had therefore not yet been “frustrated or affected” and litigation was not “inevitable” as otherwise required to fall under the jurisdiction of the Declaratory Judgment Act. 

In Ex parte Affinity Hospital, LLC, No. SC-2024-0174 (Ala. March 7, 2025), the Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus directing a trial court to dismiss a claim under the Alabama Medical Liability Act based on the applicable limitations period. In an action based on claims of alleged negligent medical care resulting in the amputation of plaintiff’s leg, the Court held that the legal injury serving as the basis of plaintiff’s claim (and the point in time at which plaintiff’s malpractice claim accrued) was when there were signs of infection at the site of surgery on plaintiff’s ankle, not when the plaintiff’s leg was amputated. Because the claims accrued more than two years before the medical malpractice action was filed, the claims were due to be dismissed.

In DocRx, Inc. v. Piedmont Comprehensive Pain Management Group, LLC, No. SC-2024-0264 (Ala. March 7, 2025), the Supreme Court held that a trial court had lost jurisdiction to modify its own order compelling arbitration. Noting that an order to compel arbitration is considered a final judgment under Alabama law, the Supreme Court held that because no motion to modify or set aside the judgment had been brought within 30 days, the trial court had lost jurisdiction to thereafter modify or set aside that order.

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Since 2014, HOPE for All Gulf Coast (formerly Housing First, Inc.) has partnered with local service providers, organizations, and community volunteers to hold Project Homeless Connect (PHC) -- a one-day event that connects those experiencing homelessness with valuable services, free of charge.

At PHC, Mobile and Baldwin County residents can access legal assistance, healthcare, housing assistance, veteran’s resources, employment services, and more, all in one place. PHC typically takes place in the last week of January, but the snow necessitated a date change this year. If you have a few hours on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and want to participate in a remarkable event, please consider volunteering for a shift. SAVLP will be at The Grounds from 8:00 am-2:00 pm, though the biggest demand for volunteers occurs before noon. For more information or to sign up for a shift, e-mail ariana@savlp.org.



Thank you to the attorneys who accepted or closed a case in February: Annette Carwie, Ann Chapman, Luke Coley, John Crowley, Ben Ford, Tom Garth, Chris Gill, Mary Ann Hampton, Scott Hetrick, Matt McDonald, Buster Middlebrooks, Sheila Schoen, and Joey Steadman. We appreciate all you do!

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BORN: On February 18, 2025, MBA Member Catherine Spann and husband, Jody, welcomed their third child, Elizabeth Allan “Birdie” Spann. Weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces, Birdie is excited to join big siblings Lulu and Shep. Congratulations, Catherine and family and much love to Birdie!

DIED: Joy Turner Rue, wife of MBA Member Tom Rue, died on February 18, 2025. Joy was born in Montgomery and grew up in Luverne, Alabama. After graduating from Luverne High School, she attended Judson College for two (2) years, then transferred to the University of Alabama where she earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics. She taught home economics at Vigor High School for three (3) years. After the birth of her first child, she became a devoted full-time mother. Joy was an active member of the Junior League of Mobile and Government Street Presbyterian Church. She dedicated many years to delivering Meals on Wheels and received an honorary life membership in Presbyterian Women at Government Street. Hospitality was second nature to Joy. Her home was always open, and she had an extraordinary gift for making people feel welcome. She was especially close with her grandchildren, to whom she was affectionately known as “G-Joy.” Joy is survived by her husband of over fifty-one (51) years, two (2) daughters, and five (5) grandchildren.

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The following applicants were approved for membership by the Mobile Bar Association Executive

Committee. They were welcomed into the Mobile Bar Association on Friday, March 21, 2025.

ACTIVE MEMBERS:

• Matthew Allen, graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2024, admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2024, and is employed with the 13^th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama.
• Aloysius (Dru) E. Stuardi, IV, graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2023, admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2024, and is employed with the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Mark Erwin was recently sworn in as Mobile County Probate Court Judge. He is the 29^th person to serve as judge of the Mobile County Probate Court.

Mobile County Probate Court Judge Mark Erwin proudly announces that Melissa Linquist-King will serve as Chief Clerk of Mobile County Probate Court.

District Court Judge C. Zack Moore will now serve as Presiding District Court Judge of the 13^th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama due to the resignation of Judge Spiro Cheriogotis.

Judge Johana A. Bucci was recently sworn in as a Judge for the District Court of the 13^th Judicial Court of Alabama.



The University of South Alabama proudly announces that Spencer Larche has been named to the position of general counsel. He assumed his new role on March 1, 2025, following the retirement of Kristin Dukes.

Are you and/or your legal assistant in need of a Government Plaza ID Badge? If the answer is “YES," then the Mobile Bar Association is your first stop to acquire your ID Badge. Each badge is $50. For more information, please contact the Mobile Bar Association by phone at 251-433-9790 or email at info@mobilebarassociation.com to start the process.

Office space for lease on Downtowner Blvd. It has 1,200 square feet with four office spaces and two restrooms. For more information, contact Matt Cummings by phone at 251-476-6000 or by email at matt@cummingsassoc.com.

Office space for lease at 1610 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36604. Large offices with available conference room and possible receptionist services. For more information, contact Brent Day by phone at 251-441-1925 or by email at receptionist@solonlaw.net.

For Sale: Law Office or Professional Office building for sale at 1250 Dauphin Street. Early 20th Century Victorian Style historic building built in 1913. This property would be perfect for a law office, professional service business, or a live/work set up where you can live upstairs and work downstairs. This property is minutes from downtown Mobile. For more information, contact Sam Winter by phone at 251-751-3908 or by email at sam@samwinter.com.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Beautiful, spacious office in an historic home in the beautiful DeTonti Square neighborhood. Plentiful onsite parking with EV charging station, available conference room, waiting area, and kitchenette. Receptionist on site. Fiber-Optic internet provided. One block from the Federal and Bankruptcy Courthouses. Perfect for a solo or out-of-town firm desiring a Mobile presence. Available now. 205 N. Conception St. Contact HENRY BREWSTER by phone at 251-338-0630 or by email at hbrewster@brewsterlaw.net.

EXCELLENT MIDTOWN OFFICE SPACE: Nice, affordable offices for rent in Midtown at the Loop. Located on Government St. next to Little Flower Catholic School. Plenty of free parking. The space includes 1-3 offices as well as a reception area, bathroom, and kitchenette. A conference room is also available. Contact Mike McNair by office phone at 251-450-0111, by cell at 251-510-3223, or by email at msm@mcnairlawyer.com.

FOR SALE: Attractive historical home (1890) located in Church Street East Historical District; 154 S. Lawrence Street; law office presently; 6 rooms; 1 and 1/2 baths; kitchen; residential/business; some office furnishings available; on street parking; gated parking in back of home; walking distance to courthouse. Contact Virginia Haas by phone at (251) 433-0027 or by email at: vwhaas7@gmail.com.

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In memory of: Judge William V. McDermott

Donation made by: Edward B. McDermott

In memory of: Judge William H. McDermott

Donation made by: Edward B. McDermott

In memory of: Judge Robert G. Kendall, III

Donation made by: Edward B. McDermott

In memory of: W. Boyd Reeves

Donation made by: Edward B. McDermott

In memory of: Thomas A. Deas

Donation made by: Edward B. McDermott

In memory of: Claude D. Boone

Donation made by: Edward B. McDermott

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Listed below are members who celebrate a birthday in April.

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