Stephen Williams | Guntersville Family Lawyer

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
In one case, we help a committed parent an emergency order authorizing law enforcement to enforce the return of two children taken by a non-custodial parent. We coordinated our efforts with law enforcement to make sure the kids were found and safely returned home.

How did you build a successful practice?
We focus on what we're good at, helping our clients serve the best interests of the children in their care. As specialists, other lawyers in the community know they can trust the services we deliver to those they refer to us. Also, we deepen our knowledge and experience in this field and can provide more efficient representation.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Look for a specialist. Look for someone you're comfortable speaking with and can get a hold of, whether it be by phone, email or through helpful members of the attorneys' staff.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
The law regarding child custody is the same all over the state, but each Court approaches their handling of their child custody cases in a slightly different logistical and administrative manner. Thus, local experience can be helpful.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Although a paid, one-hour consultation is necessary to fully review a prospective client's case, we can let clients know whether we're the right kind of firm for them to meet with and what we will go over at the consultation. Also, we can point them in the direction of a trusted colleague if it's not a child custody case.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
We need a name, number, email address of the prospective client. We need a brief statement about their legal issue and whether there is currently a child custody court order in place or if we need to establish one.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
We specialize in this field and have developed time-tested strategic approaches to child custody litigation. Each family is different, but fundamental practical and legal strategies help committed parents and caring relatives be truly effective.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Seeing our time, energy and resources translate into better lives for the children of our clients. Building a business capable of providing value to clients all over the state, doing so efficiently and effectively.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
My family and I are very involved in our church. I also play music and golf when I'm not working to serve my clients.

Are you involved in your community?
We support our church's programs, as well as community programs focused on the arts and humane treatment of animals.

• Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association | 2011 - Present
  Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, Huntsville Young Lawyers | 2011 - Present
  Marshall County Bar Association | 2011 - Present
  American Bar Association | 2010 - Present
  Marshall County Bar Association | President | 2014 - 2014
  Marshall County Bar Association | Vice President | 2012 - 2013

• Volunteer Spotlight | Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program | 2012

• Slip and Fall Practice Area: Personal Injury Date: Aug 16, 2012 Outcome: Settlement Description: An accident at a retail store resulted in injuries, pain and suffering. Unique facts and complicated legal issues led the parties to reach a fair and good faith settlement.

• AL.com | The Supreme Court is the only one who doesn't have strong opinions about paying NCAA athletes | 2016
  Cowboys Classic Legal Seminar | Alabama Immigration Law | 2012

Stephen Williams has been a Premium Member since May 24, 2018.
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