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Biography
We have over thirty years of experience in providing a wide range of legal services. Our many and diverse clients have included well known recording artists, small businesses, municipal governments, and individuals facing life altering events.
We have had the privilege of working with families from all walks of life who have sought justice as the result of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, defective products and/or nursing home neglect/abuse. We also maintain an active practice in the areas of domestic relations, divorce, child custody and criminal defense.
We make every effort to provide our clients with the information and legal assistance necessary to proactively face both exciting new opportunities and difficult life transitions. We are licensed in Alabama, Louisiana and the District of Columbia and maintain an extensive interstate referral network in order to insure that we will be able to arrange representation for our clients in almost any situation.
Specialties: catastrophic personal injury; tractor trailer/automobile accidents; wrongful death; injury/death resulting from defective products; nursing home neglect/abuse; complex domestic relations matters including high asset divorce, contested child custody and UCCJEA custody litigation.
Over the past thirty years, Mark has worked with well-known celebrities, professionals of diverse educational backgrounds, and countless everyday people who sought his advice in matters involving divorce, child custody, family law, entertainment law and small business representation.
We have more than thirty (30) years experience in addressing matters involving contested child custody matters (including UCCJEA multi-jurisdictional custody litigation); paternity; child support arrearage/modification; visitation; and adoption.
We have more than thirty (30) years experience in addressing matters involving contested child custody matters (including UCCJEA multi-jurisdictional custody litigation); paternity; child support arrearage/modification; visitation; and adoption.
We have more than thirty (30) years experience in addressing matters involving contested child custody matters (including UCCJEA multi-jurisdictional custody litigation); paternity; child support arrearage/modification; visitation; and adoption.
We provide personal representation that is second to none in all types of divorce matters from uncontested divorce to complex contested matters involving substantial assets and business valuation/division.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
36 years
Child Custody
30%
36 years
Child Support
15%
36 years
Adoption
5%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Alabama for 36 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 23 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Mark Sterling Gober, LLC
(205) 366-1370
Fax
2316 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
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Posted by Mary | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mark Gober is smart, effective, and hard working, but yet sensitive to the needs of a family in crisis.
A friend recommended Mark Gober and my family was 100% pleased with his representation during my family's time of need. When a divorce happens, yes, it is about money and who gets what but there are so many other more important concerns. Mr. Gober obtained a very good financial settlement for me but ...
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Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
You get what you pay for !
I was very nervous heading into my divorce due to major concerns for my child's safety during his visitation with his father. Mark and his staff listened to exactly what I wanted and helped me get that. If you are looking for an experienced lawyer who has compassion for the child involved then Mark i...
Mark Sterling Gober's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mark! Mark works hard for his clients. He has a lot of experience and knowledge of the law. Mark is great to work with."
"Mark is a knowledgeable and and honest attorney. He takes great care of his clients and always works hard for them."
"Mark is a thorough, thoughtful, and honest attorney. He works hard on behalf of his clients and always has their best interest in mind."
"I worked for Mark while I was in undergraduate school at The University of Alabama. Mark is known in Tuscaloosa for being the most knowledgeable divorce attorney. He treats all his clients with the respect and dignity they deserve. I absolutely recommend folks to hire Mark if they are going through a divorce in Tuscaloosa."
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"Mark Gober is an outstanding attorney. He has both the knowledge and experience to handle cases from the simplest to the most complex. I referred a close family member to him a few years ago because I knew he was the best in this area. He is also an impeccably honest and compassionate person who truly cares about his clients."
Experience
Honors
2019
Top 10, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Best of the Best, The Tuscaloosa News
2019
Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
1989
Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, UA Law
1988
John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, UA Law
1988
Law and Psychology Review, Lead Articles Editor, UA Law
1988
John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Finalist, UA Law
1986
Dean's Award for Academic Excellence, Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
1986
Mortar Board, UA
1985
Beta Gamma Sigma, Mu Kappa Tau, Alpha Mu Alpha, UA
1983
Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, Golden Key, UA
1982
Hohenberg Trust Scholarship, Hohenberg Trust
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney at Law, Mark Sterling Gober, LLC Attorney and Counselor at Law
2000 - 2004
Member/Shareholder, Whitfield, McAlpine & Gober, P.C.
1996 - 2000
Partner, Shepherd & Gober, Attorneys at Law
1992 - 1996
Lawyer, Lexis/Nexis
1989 - 1992
Associate, Sintz, Campbell, Duke, Taylor & Cunningham
Associations
2017 - Present
Tuscaloosa County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2017 - Present
Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, Domestic Relations CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2015 - Present
Wills for HeroesVolunteer Attorney
1990 - Present
Volunteer LawyersVolunteer Attorney
1988 - 1989
Phi Delta Phi Legal FraternityExchequer
1985 - 1986
Anderson Society
1982 - 1986
University of Alabama Million Dollar Band
Education
1989
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Alabama, Culverhouse School of Commerce and Business Administration
B.S., Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2014
WVUA Law Call (televised call-in program)
Mothers and the Law
2013
WVUA Law Call (televised call-in program)
Divorce and Family Law Topics
Publications
1988
Law and Psychology Review
Lead Articles Editor
Activity
Legal Answers