Atty. Marcus R. Chatterton

Atty. Marcus R. Chatterton

Marcus R. Chatterton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Real Estate.

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Profile Summary

About Marcus R. Chatterton at a glance

Marcus R. Chatterton is a business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Marcus R. Chatterton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Real Estate
  • Marcus R., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcus R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Marcus R. Chatterton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marcus R. Chatterton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Marcus R. Chatterton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Marcus R. Chatterton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Marcus R. Chatterton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alabama →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Marcus R. Chatterton is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Marcus R. Chatterton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Marcus R. Chatterton

Where is Marcus R. Chatterton's law office located?
Marcus R. Chatterton's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marcus R. Chatterton handle?
Marcus R. Chatterton focuses on business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Marcus R. Chatterton go to law school?
Marcus R. Chatterton earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Marcus R. Chatterton for a consultation?
You can contact Marcus R. Chatterton 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 Marcus R. Chatterton received?
Marcus R. Chatterton's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

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