Atty. David Paul Dorn

Atty. David Paul Dorn

Mr. David Paul Dorn is a lawyer practicing divorce, post divorce, child custody and 10 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (659) 204-2604 Book Appointment

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About David Paul Dorn at a glance

David Paul Dorn is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at David P Dorn. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1994). Educated at Birmingham School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Alabama-Birmingham (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Paul Dorn is a lawyer practicing divorce, post divorce, child custody and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at David P. Dorn in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

David Paul Dorn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Paul Dorn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

David Paul Dorn is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Alabama →

Alimony / Spousal Support

David Paul Dorn is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Alabama →

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 Birmingham 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 David Paul Dorn

Where is David Paul Dorn's law office located?
David Paul Dorn's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is David P Dorn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Paul Dorn handle?
David Paul Dorn focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has David Paul Dorn practiced law?
David Paul Dorn has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David Paul Dorn go to law school?
David Paul Dorn earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact David Paul Dorn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Paul Dorn received?
David Paul Dorn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Birmingham School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of Alabama-Birmingham
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1994

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