Atty. Jonathan E. Sholtis
Jonathan grew up along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay and attended high school at McGill-Toolen in Mobile. His legal career began while attending law school at Ole Miss.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Mobile, AL · 29+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan E. Sholtis at a Glance
Jonathan E. Sholtis is a Member based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Deakle Sholtis Hamil Llc. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1997) and Mississippi (2000). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1997) and University of Southern MIssissippi (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Mobile County Bar Association Baldwin county Bar Association Mississippi Association for Justice. Serves clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan E. Sholtis
- Jonathan grew up along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay and attended high school at McGill-Toolen in Mobile
- His legal career began while attending law school at Ole Miss
- He worked as a clerk for the Federal Defenders Organization for the Southern District of Alabama and for a civil firm
- After graduating from law school Jonathan spent a year working as an associate for a general practice
- In 1998 he opened his own firm primarily handling criminal cases
- In 1999 Mark Deakle, Jubal Hamil and he formed DSH
- Since forming DSH Jonathan has handled wrongful death cases, collisions, industrial accidents, work place injuries, industrial accidents, co-employee liability cases, retaliatory discharge and premises liability cases
- Although based in Mobile, he litigated cases across Alabama and Mississippi
- Representing the working people of Alabama and Mississippi has long been Jonathan’s passion
- He takes pride in handling difficult cases against obstinate insurance companies
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan E. Sholtis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan E. Sholtis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mobile.
Wrongful Death in Mobile
Jonathan E. Sholtis is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →
Personal Injury in Mobile
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jonathan E. Sholtis is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
Employment Law in Mobile
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jonathan E. Sholtis is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →
Workers Compensation in Mobile
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jonathan E. Sholtis is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Mobile
Jonathan E. Sholtis is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Alabama →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mobile
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 venue, 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.
Mobile Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mobile-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Mobile Choose Jonathan E. Sholtis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan E. Sholtis's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan E. Sholtis brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alabama and Mississippi, Jonathan E. Sholtis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, Jonathan E. Sholtis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mobile
A Mobile-based practice means Jonathan E. Sholtis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan E. Sholtis Handles in Mobile
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