Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr., President

May 2025

Volume XLVIV, Issue 5

In This Issue...

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

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

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

Mentoring Matters....................Page 13

Young Lawyers........................Page 14

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

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

Five Questions.........................Page 17

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

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

Birthdays..................................Page 23

  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

May is here and that means that today, May 1, is Law Day. The Mobile Bar Association and communities throughout the United States celebrate Law Day annually. Our association has done so for many decades. Law Day began on February 5, 1958, when President Dwight Eisenhower proclaimed May 1 of each year to be Law Day. This proclamation was later codified on April 7, 1961. 

According to 36 U.S.C. § 113, Law Day is a special day of celebration by the people of the United States: (1) in appreciation of their liberties and reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States, and of their rededication to the ideas of equality and justice under law and their relations with each other and with other countries; and (2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital to the democratic way of life. Law Day gives us a great opportunity to honor the rule of law in our United States of America.

The Mobile Bar Association celebrates Law Day with many activities throughout the month of May. I will highlight several. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the MBA Law Day Luncheon on Friday, May 16^th at the Battle House. During the luncheon, we will recognize the winners of the K-12 Art and Essay Contests, present our Liberty Bell Award, and hear from our distinguished keynote speaker, our very own Sarah Stewart, Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. 

The Mobile Bar Association hosts a Law Day Judicial Event on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. We invite all the students who participated in the Law Day Art and Essay Contests to the courthouse to hear from a panel of local judges about the importance of courts and what makes a good judge. The students then get to ask questions, take photos, and visit the courtroom. This year’s event will be held at the Campbell Federal Courthouse in the Ceremonial Courtroom.

The Young Lawyers Section will sponsor its annual charity golf tournament on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Spring Hill College Golf Course. Come Join Young Lawyers Section President Robert Alexander and many others. This is a very fun event for young and old lawyers alike, as well as summer law associates, to participate in for charity. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is timely that our Lawyer Assistance Committee is sponsoring a Spring Hike at Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort on Saturday, May 3rd. If you want to know more about the hike, click here.

May is also a month in which we celebrate Mother’s Day. As 2024 MBA President Raymond Bell noted in this column, this special holiday recognizes and celebrates motherhood and mothers and their positive contributions to their families and to society. We wish all our MBA Members who are mothers, and all mothers, a Happy Mother’s Day! The greatest football coach of the 20^th Century, Alabama’s legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant, ad-libbed in a famous commercial for South Central Bell: “Call your mama. I wish I could call mine.” Coach Bryant was right — I do so wish I could call my Mom.

Your MBA sections and committees are hard at work with great meetings and CLE opportunities. In April, I had the good fortune to attend the Mentoring Committee’s Coffee with the Court. Many thanks to Judge Mike Windom, Judge Jennifer Wright, and Judge Mark Erwin, who provided lots of good information and practical tips for our lawyers! Thanks also to Mentoring Committee Co-Chairs, David Trice and Koby Kirkland, for hosting the event.

The Women Lawyers, chaired by Kelly Adams, hosted a nice CLE Lunch and Learn at Wintzell’s with a timely and informative presentation on termite claims by Beasley Allen partners Rebecca Gilliland and Jessi Haynes. I enjoyed attending and mingling with the members of this outstanding section of the MBA.

And finally, I attended the April meeting of the Grievance Committee. No committee in the MBA works harder than this very important committee. I’d like to thank Chair Cooper Thurber and its members for their dedication. Committee members are J. Danny Barlar, S. Josh Briskman, S. Russ Copeland, Moshae E. Donald, Alison B. Herlihy, Jennifer S. Holifield, Russell D. Johnson, James B. Newman, Scott D. Stevens, Jennifer L. Susman, and Judge A. Holmes Whiddon, Jr.

Bar Bulletin Editor Mike Strasavich debuts a new column this month called 5 Questions. This column will run periodically, and the first edition features Circuit Judge Jay York. Judge York provides interesting information on his background and helpful advice for lawyers young and not so young. Check it out!

In closing, I would like to quote part of President Dwight Eisenhower’s statement on the very first Law Day in 1958:

“Thursday — May First -- has by proclamation been designated "Law Day." The reason is to remind us all that we as Americans live, every day of our lives, under a rule of law.

Freedom under law is like the air we breathe. People take it for granted and are unaware of it -- until they are deprived of it…

Let history record that on Law Day, free man's faith in the rule of law and justice is greater than ever before. And let us trust that this faith will be vindicated for the benefit of all mankind.”

Have a great May!

Sincerely,

Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr.

Mobile Bar Association, 2025 President

Come hear an inspiring message from our speaker, Chief Justice Sarah Stewart, Alabama Supreme Court, and receive .5 CLE credit for attending. 



Our Law Day Committee will present the Liberty Bell Award and recognize the winners of the Art and Essay Contests. Student winners and their parents and teachers are invited to attend.

Show your support! Make plans to join us.

Happy Spring! May is always a busy month for all of us. For Mobile Bar Association, we have Law Day activities, Lawyer Assistance Spring Hike, and social events. On a personal level, we have graduations, Mother’s Day, and other springtime celebrations.

This month, I always love to talk about Law Day. In 1957, American Bar Association President Charles S. Rhyne envisioned a special day for celebrating the legal system. In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day as a national day dedicated to the principles of government under law. Then, in 1961, Congress designated May 1 as the official date for celebrating Law Day. Law Day recognizes the role of law in our society and offers an annual opportunity to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. In the years since Law Day was established, Law Day programs have spread to many countries around the globe.

Every year, Law Day is centered on a theme. This year’s theme is The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One. I’m happy to report that we received over 130 student submissions in the three categories for our Law Day Art and Essay Contests. I look forward to meeting and celebrating this year’s first, second, and third place winners, as well as the Liberty Bell Award recipient, during our membership luncheon on Friday, May 16. We will display the winners’ contest entries at the luncheon, and later, we will place the entries in the MBA display cases on the 8th floor of Government Plaza on the courthouse side.

I’m also excited to share that our Bar Bulletin Editor Mike Strasavich will be adding a variety of new articles to the Bar Bulletin throughout the year. This month’s issue will include an article titled Five Questions which will feature a five-question interview format with a local judge. What a great way to learn more about our judges on the bench! This month’s article will feature Judge Jay York. Thanks, Judge York, for being the first interviewee. Be on the lookout for more Five Questions articles, as well as other interesting articles by Mike throughout the year.

Thank you for your dedication to the legal profession and being a member of the Mobile Bar Association. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. I can be reached by email at aforbes@mobilebarassociation.com or by phone at 251.433.9790.

Your reminders for May:

• To learn more about the Lawyer Assistance Spring Hike, click here.
• All the May events are listed below and posted on our website.
• Many thanks to all members who have paid their MBA membership dues. If you have not, please make sure your dues are up to date.
• Please make your reservation for the Law Day Membership Luncheon by Monday, May 12, so we will be prepared for you.
• The MBA office will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

To all the mothers and grandmothers – Happy Mother’s Day!



Onward,

Ann

P. Ann Forbes

Mobile Bar Association, Executive Director

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CLE COMMITTEE

By Daya Naef, CLE Committee Co-Chair

Easy Predictive Analytics for Small Law Firms

Predictive analytics is no longer just for big firms with deep pockets. Small law firms can now use easy, affordable tools to forecast case outcomes, manage workloads, and make smarter decisions without needing a data science degree.

The basic idea is this: predictive analytics uses data from past cases to spot patterns. With the right software, small firms can easily input data such as case type, judge, opposing counsel, and jurisdiction. The system then crunches the numbers and provides a probability of success, an estimated timeline, and likely costs. It’s statistics made useful, not magic!

Tools like LexisNexis Context, Premonition, or even basic case management software with analytics add-ons are making this accessible. These platforms draw on court records, past firm results, and public databases to generate valuable insights. No complex setup is needed; just plug in and go.

For small firms, this means better case selection and resource allocation. If a case has a low chance of success, you know early. If one judge tends to favor quick settlements, you can prep accordingly. You can also use analytics to track team performance, estimate billing, and improve client communication.

The key is to start simple. You don’t need a comprehensive data infrastructure, but rather a willingness to utilize the tools at your fingertips. Begin by reviewing your case history and exploring the basic reporting features in your current systems. From there, expand to tools that fit your budget and workflow.

Predictive analytics offers an edge that’s surprisingly within reach. It helps you move from guesswork to informed strategy quickly and easily.

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 committed to keeping you informed about the latest innovations and helping you maximize the benefits 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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MAY CLES

Bankruptcy Section Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Available CLE Credits: 1.0

LOCATION: FEDERAL COURTHOUSE | JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM

For more information: Jennifer Morgan by email at

jennifer_morgan@alsb.uscourts.gov or Alex Garrett by email at

agarrett@silvervoit.com.

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ON-DEMAND CLES

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LAWYER ASSISTANCE

By Tamonica Jones, Lawyer Assistance Committee Member

Raising the Bar: How Attorneys Can Embrace Mental Wellness

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of law, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. Yet, for attorneys, the truth is far more empowering: mental health challenges — whether depression, anxiety, burnout, or any other form of struggle — are not disqualifiers of competence, but rather an invitation to grow in self-awareness and intentional living. It is time for lawyers to reframe the narrative: mental vulnerability, in any form, is not a limitation but a gateway to becoming more attuned to one’s own needs, emotions, and overall well-being. Attorneys more aware of protecting their mental wellness are able to raise the bar in any sphere of their life.

The legal profession is notorious for its high stress levels, long hours, and relentless pressure to perform. These factors make lawyers especially susceptible to mental health issues. According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine, attorneys experience depression, anxiety, and substance abuse at rates significantly higher than the general population.^[1] Despite this, many lawyers continue to suffer in silence, afraid that showing any sign of struggle could jeopardize their careers or reputations.

Mental health matters, and allowing your mental vulnerabilities to evolve into hidden shackles can become a matter of life or death. Attorneys can be susceptible to their spouses, children, family members, friends, and loved ones experiencing mental health issues as well. As Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed, losing a loved one to mental illness is devastating and can be debilitating when you see certain warning signs.^[2] Furthermore, as an attorney dealing with your own mental vulnerabilities, you are then asked to help those around you with theirs. Mental health affects everyone and requires help on a community level. 

Before you can receive help on a communal level, you must demonstrate acceptance, vulnerability, and connection. Attorneys must learn that recognizing any mental health challenge is not a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of wisdom. It demonstrates your ability to listen to your body and mind. Once you follow these steps, you will be able to seek professional help either for yourself or for someone around you. Just as clients come to you for your expertise in an area of law, you should seek professional help concerning any mental fragilities. This level of awareness can allow lawyers to course-correct early, seek help, and maintain their performance and passion over the long haul. A lawyer who is burned out or emotionally depleted is less likely to be present, empathetic, or effective. The toll of untreated mental fragilities can manifest itself in strained marriages, distant parenting, lost friendships, and broken trust with colleagues and clients.

As a professional field, the first step is to normalize vulnerability for attorneys. Lawyers are trained to appear stoic, analytical, and composed under pressure. However, as a professional field, it would be beneficial to encourage attorneys to have a professional therapist. Furthermore, it should be encouraged for attorneys to seek a professional therapist for their loved ones, as their loved ones will affect their performance and influence their mental state. There are resources like the Lawyers Assistance Committee, which are like-minded professionals. If you need to talk, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line. If you need support because you have a loved one with mental vulnerabilities, please contact NAMI Mobile. If you need treatment, there are resources like AltaPointe and healthcare professionals.

The future of law must be one where humanity and professionalism coexist. When lawyers embrace their vulnerabilities, they unlock deeper compassion, greater clarity, and a more sustainable approach to the demanding nature of legal work. So, if you’re struggling, don’t push it down. Don’t brush it off. Confide in someone. You are not alone, and you don’t have to carry this alone.

Thank you for being the light to your clients, families, and coworkers. You deserve to be here, and there are people who can empathize with your mental vulnerabilities.

Your vulnerability is not your liability — it’s your strength. Let it guide you toward wholeness, healing, and hope.

[1] Krill, P. R., Johnson, R., & Albert, L. “The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys.” Journal of addiction medicine, 10(1), 46–52. (2016) https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000000182. 

[2] Paul Gattis. “Alabama AG Steve Marshall Shares Painful Details of Wife’s Mental Illness, Suicide.”

AL.com. (2018). https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/06/alabama_attorney_general_steve_1.html.

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MENTORING MATTERS

By David Trice, Mentoring Committee Co-Chair

The Mentorship Dynamic

No matter what area of law you practice, if you search, you will find lawyers who seem to have mastered their craft. If a name or two doesn’t come to mind, then just ask around; many of our members are nationally recognized as outstanding attorneys. Here are some practical tips for lawyers who have a mentor or have identified a local attorney that they want to emulate.

You need to realize that mentorship is a significant commitment of time and energy. Does your mentor have the temperament and time to contribute? If you are a young lawyer, you want to find an attorney who is experienced and keeps a busy caseload. Consider their reputation and willingness to invest time in your development. You do not have to work alongside a mentor; sometimes you will even find your mentor when they are opposing counsel!

A successful mentorship is not one-sided. Engage in work with your mentor. Share your questions and disagreements; be sure to have the research or evidence reviewed and summarized to support your position. Remain professional throughout the course of the mentorship and be respectful of the mentor’s time and work-life balance.

To work with a great mentor, you must enjoy the work (most of the time), humble yourself, and have a sense of purpose. You will be challenged and become a better lawyer at the conclusion of the mentorship. The mentor-protégé dynamic is still the most powerful tool for a developing lawyer.

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YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION

By Robert Alexander, Young Lawyers President

Thanks to Beasley Allen for hosting a great April social event. Our May social event is the golf tournament pre-party on Thursday, May 29 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The location is TBD. 

The Mobile Bar Association Young Lawyers annual golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at Spring Hill Golf Course with proceeds benefiting Rapahope. If you or your firm are interested in sponsoring the tournament or in entering a team, please contact Bryant Hitson kbhitson@burr.com or Robert Alexander ralexander@hglawpc.com.

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WOMEN LAWYERS

By Kelly Adams, Women Lawyers President

MBA Women Lawyers will host a family-friendly event in recognition of Mother's Day at Greer’s St. Louis Market (260 St. Louis Street) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm. Families/kids are welcome and there will be a hands-on demonstration on the creation of bouquets and centerpieces. This event is open to all MBAWL members. Please RSVP by sending an email to mbawomenlawyers@gmail.com. RSVPs are due by Friday, May 9, 2025.

As a reminder, the annual Trailblazer Tea honoring Mary Margaret Bailey will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Battle House. Invitations and RSVP information will go out soon. If your firm is interested in being a sponsor, please let us know. Thank you to the firms that have already supported this incredible event.

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

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In a case of first impression, the Supreme Court held in Ex parte Jefferson County Board of Education, No. SC-2024-0756 (Ala. April 4, 2025), that a non-party subject to a discovery order could challenge the order based on the trial court's lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Court adopted the reasoning of the United States Supreme Court in United States Catholic Conference v. Abortion Rights Mobilization, Inc., 487 U.S. 72, 76, 108 S.Ct. 2268, 101 L.Ed.2d 69 (1988), that "the subpoena power of a court cannot be more extensive than its jurisdiction. It follows that if a district court does not have subject-matter jurisdiction over the underlying action, and the process was not issued in aid of determining that jurisdiction, then the process is void." 

The Court additionally held, as a matter of first impression, that a partial name is insufficient to identify a named party in a pleading and will be treated as a fictitious name, even if the pleader purports to know that party's identity or includes other descriptive information. 

In Hembree Insurance Trust v. Maples Industries, Inc., No. SC-2024-0543 (Ala. April 11, 2025), the Supreme Court held that a landlord could enforce the terms of a commercial lease even when it held no title to the leased real property. Reversing a dismissal order of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, the Supreme Court upheld Alabama jurisprudence that a lessor need not hold title to the property that is leased to a tenant so long as the lessor possesses the property, and additionally, that a tenant in possession of a leased property generally cannot dispute the landlord's title to that property. 

In Ex parte Air Evac EMS, Inc., No. SC-2024-0732 (Ala. March 21, 2025), the Supreme Court held that an amended complaint did not relate back to the filing of the original complaint, and that the claims contained in the same were untimely filed. While plaintiff's original wrongful death complaint asserting claims of negligence and wantonness had been timely filed, plaintiff’s amended complaint, filed some four years later and alleging, inter alia, theft of drug supplies, alleged "entirely new facts" and breaches of a separate standard of care which did not relate back to the original complaint and was therefore time-barred. 

In Faust v. Woods Properties and Investments, LLC, No. SC-2023-0918 (Ala. April 11, 2025), the Supreme Court held that a Baldwin County beach condo was subject to higher property taxes due to its form of ownership. The Court held that because title to the condo was held by a limited liability company (LLC), the condo could not qualify for a Class III residential property tax assessment pursuant to Ala. Code § 40-8-1. According to the Court, and consistent with an opinion from the Alabama Attorney General, even if the sole members of the LLC used or occupied the condo, a legal entity could not occupy property as its "dwelling" or perform such act on behalf of someone else. 

In Boykin v. Land, Nos. SC-2024-0156 and SC-2024-0190 (Ala. March 21, 2025), the Supreme Court held that although a circuit court had exercised appropriate jurisdiction over a will contest, it had not acquired jurisdiction over a related deed contest. Although the will contest had been properly filed with the Russell County Circuit Court pursuant to Ala. Code § 43-8-199, the Supreme Court noted that the remainder of the estate administration had not been removed to the Circuit Court and that a circuit court does not obtain jurisdiction over all aspects of a decedent's estate simply because a will is contested in the circuit court.

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Judge Jay York brought more than thirty years of civil litigation experience to the bench when he was appointed as a judge of the District Court in 2012, later moving upstairs to the Circuit Court in 2015. We appreciate him sharing his insights with MBA members in our 5 Questions column.

1.  You played baseball for Spring Hill College and are now in its Athletic Hall of Fame. How did playing sports all the way through college shape you when you moved into law practice as a civil litigator, and later as a judge?

Any litigator is motivated to some extent by the desire to compete. In sports, the goal is to win. As an attorney, there is the desire to win, but it must be tempered by the ultimate goal in every case, and that is to see that justice prevails. Just like there are rules in any sport, there are rules that govern how we practice. It is imperative that we govern ourselves by these rules. It is not win at all costs.

2.  For a young or out-of-town lawyer who may be new to you or to your courtroom, what would you want that lawyer to know about you and your procedure before they appear? 

I talk about these more below but three very important things to me are: a) respect, which should be shown by lawyers both to the Court and to opposing counsel; b) preparation, meaning accurately presenting the facts and the law to help the Court reach the right decision; and c) civility, which is similar to respect but more about how lawyers treat each other, and should be practiced by lawyers even when not practiced by his or her opponent.

One side note is to always be aware of the optics in the courtroom. For example, many lawyers laugh and joke with each other before court because they are friends, and that carries over to how they interact before court starts. But this can be misunderstood by others watching. Clients may not understand the frivolity their lawyer is engaged in with the lawyer on the other side, and may feel their lawyer is not totally on their side. The bottom line is to be aware of how you conduct yourself in the courtroom (even before court starts) and in the hallways outside, and of how your words and actions may be interpreted by non-lawyers watching in those areas. 

3.  When you first took the bench as district judge, your experience was mostly in civil cases. What challenges did it present transitioning to criminal matters, and how did you adjust?

As far as criminal law is concerned, the adjustment was not that great. The challenges came regarding things like search warrants, probation violations, setting bonds, and other issues of criminal procedure. The most challenging aspect, in my opinion, is in sentencing individuals while considering available alternatives to incarceration and recidivism programs.  

4.  As one of the more senior hands on the Circuit Court bench, how do you view the role of Circuit Court judge now versus when you started and has that role been different than you originally envisioned?  

Absolutely it has been different. My 31 years of private practice involved civil litigation. Therefore, I had the privilege of frequently appearing before the judges in our circuit and other circuits around the state on a regular basis. My concept then, as a practicing lawyer, of what judges did every day was very different from what I now experience every day on the bench.  

5.  You’ve spoken on lawyer professionalism before. If you had a few suggestions for a lawyer appearing in your court or any court, what would those be?                 

First and foremost, respect. Lawyers have to respect the Courts and our legal system. This doesn’t mean they have to respect the judge as a person, but they do have to respect the position that he or she holds when they are in the courtroom. This only applies in the courtroom and not to out-of-court events, but in court, lawyers should show proper respect for the Court. Likewise, the Court should show respect for the attorneys and their clients, as well as to any self-represented parties.

Second is preparation. Be prepared to give the Court an accurate description of the facts and law applying to the case. Bear in mind that judges deal with many different areas of law, and want to get their rulings right. We need the help of the lawyers to do this by presenting case law and statutory authority for their respective positions. Don’t just cite a case or a statute, but have a copy available for the Court. One thing that is off-putting is having a lawyer cite a case, but be wrong about what the case really says. Do this, and you will lose the trust and the confidence of the Court.

Third is civility. Similar to respect for the Court, lawyers should show respect for each other. The best lawyers are those who can handle tough, emotional situations with kindness and respect. They don’t fly off the handle, lose their cool, or attack the character of their opponent, even when the opponent attacks their character. Emotions in cases can run high, but the lawyers who can keep their emotions in check and act civilly to the other lawyers, even in the heat of the moment, will gain the respect of the Court.

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KUDOS: On April 5, 2025, the Alabama Law Foundation welcomed its 2025 class of Fellows with a formal dinner at the Renaissance Ross Bridge in Birmingham. The Fellows program was established in 1995 to recognize lawyers who exemplify leadership and a commitment to justice. Membership may not exceed one percent of Alabama State Bar members. Each year, the Foundation extends membership to new Fellows nominated by current members and chosen by special committee.

Congratulations to the following MBA members who were selected as 2025 Fellows:

Honorable Ben Brooks, Mobile County Circuit Court Judge

Stoney Chavers

Honorable Mark Erwin, Mobile County Probate Judge

Chris Estes

Jessica Milling

Brian Murphy

Steven Savarese

Robert Shreve

At this year’s Fellows Dinner, the Foundation presented its inaugural Excellence Award to MBA Member and President-Elect, Mary Margaret Bailey. The Excellence Award honors a Fellow whose exceptional service has significantly advanced the Foundation’s mission. Mary Margaret’s unwavering dedication, strategic leadership, and generous support have been instrumental in the expansion of access to justice for underserved Alabamians. She is a member of the Atticus Finch Society and a most deserving recipient of this special recognition. Congratulations, Mary Margaret!



The Alabama Law Foundation was founded in 1987 as the only statewide 501(c)(3) organization providing support to civil legal aid programs for low-income Alabamians.

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The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office’s Internal Affairs and the Electronic Monitoring Unit have relocated to 1150 Government Street, Bay Haas Building. Upon arrival, please use the call panel in the lobby to announce yourself to the unit.

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.

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.

For Sale: Law Office or Professional Office Building for Sale at 2408 Government Street. Corner Lot with free parking. Property set up for 3 lawyers but easily could fit up to 4 lawyers. Four offices, kitchen and living room/sitting area, conference room, library, 2 bathrooms. Contact Dan Sayers at (251)422-0888 or danielsayers44@gmail.com.

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Listed below are members who celebrate a birthday in May.

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