We at Lewis, Lewis & Falkner are committed to supporting you, our clients, throughout the developing COVID-19 situation. Our attorneys are still working hard for you, while also keeping your safety in mind. Rest assured that while our team may be working remotely at times, we are always available for our clients and can be […]
Does my Alabama LLC need an LLC Agreement? An LLC agreement (previously known as an “operating agreement”) outlines the LLC’s ownership and management structure. Under Alabama law, every company MUST have an LLC agreement. However, the agreement does not necessarily have to be written down – it can be an oral or implied agreement. But […]
Mary Lane Falkner of Lewis, Lewis & Falkner has been selected to the 2019 Mid-South Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Alabama are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than […]
We recently wrote about Alabama’s new seat belt law, and today we are reminding you about another update to Alabama traffic laws. If you like to cruise in the left lane then you need to be aware of this change. As its name suggests, the so-called “Anti-road Rage Act” is designed to prevent situations that […]
Young parents often mistakenly believe that they do not need wills if they don’t own assets of significant value. However, parents shouldn’t overlook the importance of protecting what’s most valuable to them – their children. There are several ways that a valid last will and testament can provide protection for a minor child, one important […]
Everyone knows that one of the safest choices you can make is to use a seat belt when you are in a car. Now, a new Alabama law encourages everyone to make the safe choice to buckle up. Starting September 1, 2019 everyone traveling in a vehicle in Alabama must wear a seat belt. While […]
Have you ever wondered how old you have to be to qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? Is there a minimum age? Can you be “too young” to be disabled? Read on to learn about how a claimant’s age can affect his or her disability benefits application. How Age Factors Into the Disability Application Process […]
Lewis, Lewis & Falkner is proud to announce that Albert G. Lewis III has again been granted an “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. Awarded to fewer than ten percent of all attorneys across the United States, the AV Rating is the highest possible rating given by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for a […]
You and your spouse decide to take a two-week cruise for your anniversary, leaving your minor children in the care of their grandparents. What happens if one of your children becomes ill or injured while you are gone? While doctors certainly will not withhold emergency medical treatment from your child, they may be reluctant to […]
If you’ve signed an Alabama Advance Directive for Health Care you may be wondering where it will be recognized. Some states have laws that may honor your Alabama advance directive, but your safest bet is to have an advance directive for each state in which you spend a considerable amount of time. Similarly, if you […]