Atty. William E. Shreve, Jr.

Atty. William E. Shreve, Jr.

William Shreve practices in the areas of appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, and civil litigation. He has handled more than 100 appeals and petitions for extraordinary writ in the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

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Profile Summary

About William E. Shreve, Jr. at a glance

William E. Shreve, Jr. is a insurance and appellate attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1987) and Davidson College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Mobile) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William Shreve practices in the areas of appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, and civil litigation
  • He has handled more than 100 appeals and petitions for extraordinary writ in the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • He has represented insurers and insureds in numerous coverage matters, preparing coverage opinions, prosecuting declaratory-judgment actions, defending breach-of-contract/bad-faith cases, and intervening on behalf of insurers in actions against insureds
  • He has also defended construction accident, products liability, premises liability, contract, bad faith, outrageous conduct, civil rights, business interference, defamation, and other personal injury and commercial litigation He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Alabama Super Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Shreve, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Shreve, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 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 William E. Shreve, Jr.

Where is William E. Shreve, Jr.'s law office located?
William E. Shreve, Jr.'s law practice is located in Mobile, Alabama. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Shreve, Jr. handle?
William E. Shreve, Jr. focuses on insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did William E. Shreve, Jr. go to law school?
William E. Shreve, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact William E. Shreve, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William E. Shreve, Jr. received?
William E. Shreve, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Mobile); Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1987
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1984

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Mobile)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Coverage
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Liability Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rated by Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alabama Super Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Mobile)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Mobile)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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