What Makes us Different?
In the practice of law, it can be somewhat difficult to distinguish your law firm from the myriad of other law firms in the area of Mobile, Alabama and the surrounding area. After all, Alabama law is clearly defined in numerous legal documents and books, so that anyone who is able to gain a clear understanding of that law should be fairly effective at representing clients who require its protection.
Still, there are certain qualities about individual lawyers that make them stand out among their rivals, and there are definite characteristics belonging to a specific law firm which make that firm more desirable as your representative when there is a great deal at stake. For example, when you’ve been injured in some kind of accident, and your medical bills are accumulating, you’re out of work, and even your future livelihood is in question, you really want to put your trust in an attorney and a law firm which is committed to safeguarding your best interests. That attorney is Gary W. Fillingim, and that law firm is The Law Office of Gary W. Fillingim, LLC.
So what are those personal qualities, and those characteristics which make us different? Please read on to find out why we are your best choice for legal representation.
Personal Qualifications
Gary W. Fillingim is not a lawyer who merely fulfilled the basic requirements before entering the legal profession. At the Alabama School of Law, he graduated Summa Cum Laude, with highest honors, and while in law school was selected for inclusion in the Alabama Law Review. He was also chosen as a Hugo L. Black scholar, and was awarded the Dean M. Leigh Harrison prize for superior academic achievement.
Clearly, even as a student, Gary Fillingim already had the dedication and commitment to the study of law which would also characterize his professional life. After graduating from law school, Gary set up shop in Birmingham for a brief period before returning to his native Mobile, where he could immerse himself once again in the community and the protection of its residents.
From the initial establishment in 1993 of his law office, Gary has worked tirelessly on behalf of people from the same community he grew up in, and which he is still a dedicated member of. He is the kind of person who understands that involvement in the community is important on a personal level, which is why he has served as a coach for local baseball and football teams for many years. A devout Catholic who attends Christ the King Catholic Church locally, Gary brings a high standard of ethics and morality to the job every day.
Our Success Rate
The Law office of Gary W. Fillingim, LLC, has been serving clients in Mobile, Alabama and the surrounding area for more than 25 years, and during that time, his firm’s lawyers have accumulated a long string of successes. While success in legal actions is not always just about money, the firm’s achievements in securing fair compensation for injured individuals has nonetheless been impressive.
Damages awarded to represented clients have exceeded $20 million during the time the law office has been in practice. This includes compensation from all kinds of personal injury cases such as motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, auto accidents, premises liabilities, and even defective products litigation. This is significant not only from the standpoint of monetary awards achieved through successful courtroom actions, but also as a clear indicator of the versatility, and broad range of understanding of Alabama law which the firm has mastered.
As mentioned above, success can be measured by other means as well. One other yardstick for success comes in the form of the trust and confidence that Gary W. Fillingim has earned all along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The residents of Mobile and surrounding communities have learned about the firm’s fair treatment, legal acumen, and dedication to clients’ rights. These firm characteristics have been the hallmark of the firm’s operation ever since its founding. A reputation for honesty and thoroughness, in addition to total commitment to serving as a client advocate, have elevated the firm’s good name above many legal competitors.
No Win, No Pay
At the law office of Gary W. Fillingim, LLC, every attorney in the firm commits 100% to achieving the maximum possible protection and monetary award for clients who have been injured. Because of their commitment to excellence and to the most thorough representation possible, the firm has the confidence to offer their services on a strictly contingency basis.
This means that clients are not required to pay any upfront fees, and you won’t have to be worried about attorney fees as well as all the other financial setbacks which may have occurred as a result of your accident and or injuries. If you do receive some kind of monetary award either as a settlement or through a courtroom verdict, the firm will receive a percentage of what is recovered on your behalf.
Those fees are always fair and equitable, and you will be fully apprised of what they are, right from the beginning. If you receive no compensation, then you will not be responsible to pay the firm for any of its services.
Always Ready To Listen
Right from your initial consultation, you will have constant access to one of the team’s lawyers, so that you’ll never be in the dark about what’s happening in your case. Client communication is a bedrock principle at The Law Office of Gary W. Fillingim. Our first consultation is always confidential and free, and it carries no obligation on your part to retain the firm, or use it services. After the circumstances of your case have been discussed, you will be given an honest evaluation of whether or not you have a winnable case – you won’t be misled for the sake of gaining an additional client.
Gary W. Fillingim is committed to building relationships within the community, and to providing the best possible legal service to all the residents of our community. Part of that service involves being accessible to you at all times when your case is in progress, because we understand the anxiety associated with any kind of legal proceeding. When you choose the Law Office of Gary W. Fillingim, LLC, you can count on receiving compassionate treatment of your case, as well as top-flight legal representation, all of which will add up to priceless peace of mind.
Call the Law Office of Gary W. Fillingim today at (251) 445-7257 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our experienced personal injury attorneys. The sooner we begin working on your personal injury claim the greater the likelihood we can secure the compensation you deserve.