Atty. C. Gregory Burgess

Atty. C. Gregory Burgess

C. Gregory Burgess is a lawyer practicing police civil liability defense, employment litigation, federal civil litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Huntsville Huntsville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About C. Gregory Burgess at a glance

C. Gregory Burgess is a Shareholder based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Lanier Ford Shaver Payne P C. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1995), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1995) and Birmingham Southern College (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association Alabama State Bar Alabama Association of Municipal Attorneys Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • C. Gregory Burgess is a lawyer practicing police civil liability defense, employment litigation, federal civil litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • C. Gregory received a B.S. degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • C. Gregory practices at Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. in Huntsville, AL

Practice Areas Explained

C. Gregory Burgess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Gregory Burgess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Huntsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Gregory Burgess

Where is C. Gregory Burgess's law office located?
C. Gregory Burgess's law practice is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm is Lanier Ford Shaver Payne P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Gregory Burgess handle?
C. Gregory Burgess focuses on employment, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has C. Gregory Burgess practiced law?
C. Gregory Burgess has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did C. Gregory Burgess go to law school?
C. Gregory Burgess earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact C. Gregory Burgess for a consultation?
You can contact C. Gregory Burgess directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has C. Gregory Burgess received?
C. Gregory Burgess's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1995
B.S.
Birmingham Southern College
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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