Atty. Robert T. Meadows III
Bob Meadows was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1974, after receiving an A.B. in Economics from Davidson College in 1971, and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1974. After law school, Bob clerked for Judge R.
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Robert T. Meadows III is a family law, business, and litigation attorney based in Opelika, Alabama, practicing at Capell & Howard PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Opelika, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bob Meadows was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1974, after receiving an A.B. in Economics from Davidson College in 1971, and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1974
- After law school, Bob clerked for Judge R. E. Varner, Middle District of Alabama, in Montgomery, Alabama
- Bob is a native of Opelika and serves as the senior member of Capell & Howard’s Opelika/Auburn office
- Bob is engaged in a general practice with an emphasis on trial work
- In the past, Bob has served as the President of the Lee County Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar Young Lawyers’ Section
- He remains active as a member of The Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, and the Alabama Association of School Board Attorneys
- He formerly served for 9 years as the Bar Commissioner for the 37th Judicial Circuit
- He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the Commercial Litigation category since 2007
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Opelika 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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