Atty. Stephen Van Hammond
Mr. Stephen Van Hammond is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation and 6 other areas of law.
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Stephen Van Hammond is a Vice-President based in Decatur, Alabama, practicing at Chenault Hammond P C. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1974) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Morgan County Bar Association (Past President) Alabama State Bar Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Decatur, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Stephen Van Hammond is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Stephen practices at Chenault Hammond, P.C. in Decatur, AL
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Stephen Van Hammond is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →
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.
Stephen Van Hammond is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Stephen Van Hammond is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Alabama →
Stephen Van Hammond is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen Van Hammond 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 Decatur 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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