Atty. William Acker Ratliff
Bill Ratliff’s law practice has been principally in the area of commercial litigation and insurance defense. He now focuses exclusively on alternative dispute resolution, both as a mediator and an arbitrator.
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William Acker Ratliff is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practforg at Wallace Jordan Ratliff Brandt Llc. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1981), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama (1981). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1981) and University of Alabama (B.S. Corporate, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bill Ratliff’s law practice has been principally in the area of commercial litigation and insurance defense
- He now focuses exclusively on alternative dispute resolution, both as a mediator and an arbitrator
- Bill was one of the first attorneys in the state of Alabama to be approved for appellate mediation appointments
- Bill is a certified mediator with the American Arbitration Association, and he is on the roster for the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
- A wide variety of trial experience serves Bill well as a mediator and arbitrator
- He has represented individuals, financial institutions, automobile dealerships, manufacturers, construction companies, insurance companies, and other types of corporate clients, as both plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal court
- He also has extensive experience representing creditors in workouts and in bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7 and 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
- Bill was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1956
- He attended the University of Alabama, and in 1978, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in corporate finance
- Bill attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and graduated in 1981
- He worked with the Birmingham firm of Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O’Neal until 1988
- At that time, he joined Dale Wallace and Bert Jordan to practice law
- They have been partners or members of the same firm for over 30 years
- Bill is admitted to practice law before all Alabama federal district courts and all Alabama state courts
- He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the Birmingham Bar Association, and the American Bar Association
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practforg law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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