Fort Payne, Alabama attorneys serving clients throughout northern Alabama and western Tennessee

Often involved in litigating complex commercial cases, Scruggs, Dodd & Brisendine Attorneys, P.A. receives much of its casework by referral from other law firms. Of course, achieving positive outcomes for clients is the intended focus of any representation, and through collaboration, firms can often defray costs, devise effective legal strategies, and join forces to deliver a successful result. We pride ourselves on providing competent, big city legal representation at economic rates.

Whether acting as sole counsel or working with other firms in a case, our lawyers have the seasoned experience to conduct document-intensive reviews, analyze complex legal issues, and develop and prepare sophisticated trial strategies. Our lawyers draw from experience in all trial courts, which includes arguing cases before state and federal courts, handling appeals, and taking cases to the U.S. Supreme Court level, if necessary.

We have obtained notable case results involving multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients and have represented commercial clients in a wide scope of industries ─ entertainment, manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, automotive, financial, banking, insurance, and the utilities industries.

Versatility in meeting our clients’ needs

We also serve numerous individuals within our Fort Payne community and across the State of Alabama. We offer transactional services and litigation for businesses, estate planning, probate administration, real estate, and other civil law matters. Our skills and experience also extend to personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death, class actions, and other tort cases.

Recognized accomplishments

Our firm is a continuation of the general practice founded by William D. Scruggs, Jr. in 1968. During the four decades of our firm’s existence, our attorneys have acquired honorable recognitions for their ethics, skills, and experience. Whether by acknowledgment through a Martindale-Hubbell AV preeminent rating, selection into Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers' Alabama Rising Stars, or through Municipal Judge Appointment, our lawyers demonstrate their commitment to high standards of professionalism.