Albert G. Lewis IV was born and raised in the Northport/Tuscaloosa area. After graduating from Tuscaloosa Academy, Albert attended Shelton State Community College on a basketball scholarship. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007 from the University of Alabama and graduated from Birmingham School of Law in 2012. Albert’s practice is almost entirely […]
Are You Involved in a Lawsuit? Here’s What You Need to Know About Social Media and How It Can Impact Your Case No matter what type of legal matter you are involved in, your use of social media can cause irreparable harm to your case. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself […]
The Social Security Administration has established guidelines for which conditions qualify a claimant for Social Security disability benefits based on mental impairments. These guidelines, found in the “blue book” of impairments, list several categories of mental disorders. These disorders include anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse disorders, and other conditions. In order to qualify […]
You’ve probably heard that Alabama is an “employment at will” state, but what exactly does that mean? Alabama law presumes that you are employed at will. That is, unless you have an employment contract you are considered to be employed at will and therefore you are free to quit for any reason at any time. […]
An advance directive, also called a “living will,” is a document you can use to describe ahead of time the kind of medical care you would or would not want in certain situations. You may wonder whether an advance directive is something you really need, especially if you are young and in good health. Here […]
Mistake #1: Not Calling the Police Always call the police after a car accident, even if you think the damage is minor. The police can keep you and the other driver safe by doing things like diverting traffic from the scene of the accident. Plus, a police report will be especially vital to you if […]
Do you think you aren’t “rich” enough for a will? Think again! Many people have the misconception that wills are only for the wealthy. However, just about anyone can benefit from having an estate plan, including a last will and testament. Here are some important reasons to have a will, even if you don’t have […]
Prenups aren’t just for celebrities and millionaires. Any couple who brings personal or business assets into a marriage or who has children from a previous relationship should strongly consider having a prenuptial agreement. What Is A Prenuptial Agreement? Prenuptial agreements help avoid contentious divorces by getting couples to decide ahead of time how assets and […]
Al was born in Birmingham, Alabama and has lived in Tuscaloosa most of his life. The oldest of six children, he learned from an early age the importance of hard work: “My father died when I was only ten years old, so my mother depended on me to help take care of my younger brother […]
It’s important to find a lawyer you can trust and work well with. But how do you find the right fit? It’s likely that you’ll need a lawyer’s services at some point in your life. If you don’t know any lawyers personally you may feel lost when the time comes to hire one. So, where […]