Atty. John T. Dukes
John Dukes is an experienced corporate transactional and real estate attorney specializing in the acquisition and selling of businesses, real estate transactions, leases and related real property matters, representation of lenders and borrowers in connection with commercial loans and related matters, the formation and organization of limited liability companies and corporations, and corporate guidance including employment related matters, corporate compliance, insurance, commercial contracts and business disputes. John is active in the Mobile community through a variety of civic and charitable
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John T. Dukes is a business and real estate attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Mobile) (2024). Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Dukes is an experienced corporate transactional and real estate attorney specializing in the acquisition and selling of businesses, real estate transactions, leases and related real property matters, representation of lenders and borrowers in connection with commercial loans and related matters, the formation and organization of limited liability companies and corporations, and corporate guidance including employment related matters, corporate compliance, insurance, commercial contracts and business disputes
- John is active in the Mobile community through a variety of civic and charitable organizations
- He is a member and former president of the Rotary Club of Mobile and has served on the Board of Trustees of the Rotary Children’s Foundation, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Alabama-Mississippi Chapter), and the Downtown Mobile Alliance
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John T. Dukes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Mobile 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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