Mark Davidson Morrow

Mark Davidson Morrow

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tuscaloosa, AL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

601 Greensboro Avenue, Alston Building Suite 210, Tuscaloosa, AL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 34%

I have been representing clients for all types of personal injury claims since being accepted to the Alabama Bar. I specialize in Legal Malpractice, car & motorcycle wrecks, malicious prosecution, fraudulent practices, and termite damage injury.

37 years | 1,000 cases

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

I represent clients in all types of criminal cases. I've tried DUI cases, Drug cases, Rape, Sexual Assault, Murder and White Collar Crime cases to successful outcomes. I also handle Expungement Petitions to clean your record of any criminal arrests

37 years | 1,000 cases

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

I represent clients in uncontested and contested divorces. A very sensitive area, divorce law is full of emotion and dramatic change. I am very blunt about cases and the realistic outcomes of child custody, alimony and support.

37 years | 500 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-50%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 36 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1989

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Mark D. Morrow

601 Greensboro Avenue, Alston Building Suite 210, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401-1749

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Mark Davidson Morrow's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Diane | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Exceptional service and quick resolution to our problem!

We had an uninsured motorist wreck in our yard and drive through our fence, tearing up our yard, fence and personal property. After trying to get resolution to this matter on our own and the driver giving us the run around to avoid paying, we turned to Mark Morrow for help. He knew exactly what to do... to get very quick resolution. He had this resolved within 2 weeks and with the driver contacting him to hand deliver the check for our damages. Mark Morrow provides professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable service as well as getting results quickly. The best words to describe Mark Morrow’s attorney skill set is EXCEPTIONAL!

Mark Morrow

Replied last April 08, 2019

Thank you Diane for allowing me to serve you. I know there are alot of capable and competent attorneys you could have called upon. Good clients are always a pleasure to work for!

Posted by Justin | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellence in Profession

I have been involved in an extremely difficult divorce since 2006 that continues to be difficult. I have had two attorneys, Mark being the second, that have served me very well in assisting me in obtaining my goals and help protect my son from dangerous situations. Mark has proven, in extremely diff...icult conditions, to be affluent and professional in his work ethic and execution of his work product. Mark has proven to be learned in various juvenile and civil processes, as well as property and divorce law. Mark is also very resourceful in practicing other areas of the law, specifically criminal and some employment law. Most importantly, Mark is very efficient in holding all parties accountable to agreements and the law and is direct and forward with them to this end. Mark advocates for his clients and remains completely objective in his approach to a case. Even if it is not what they want to hear, Mark is extremely blunt with his clients, always informing them of what they need to hear and understand to win their case. This is Mark’s best quality and I am convinced it is what makes him so successful in representing his clients. Mark is always prepared to listen and work for his clients and if he cannot provide the best solution, he will work to ensure his clients have the resources necessary to obtain the best representation possible. Mark D. Morrow is an excellent choice for an attorney and I will continue to retain him in the future and recommend him to others.

Mark Morrow

Replied last October 26, 2017

Thank you Justin for your review. I know Divorce and child custody matters are the most emotional types of cases and for that reason its the most difficult area of law I practice. It is a credit to yourself that you listened to my advice and stuck with the strategy that we formulated for protecting your child's best interests. I'm always pleased when the outcome for a client is positive after months of anxiety and worry.

Posted by Wesley | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Totally recommended

My daughter and I used Mark on one case, and I used him on another... He was beyond excellent on both cases... Very knowledgeable and really strong in court... I would recommend him to anyone.... he's the best!!! Oh, and by the way, he won both cases!!!

Mark Morrow

Replied last October 26, 2017

Thank you Wes for your trust in helping you and your daughter. It was a emotional time being in court, especially in your daughter's case, and I am happy both verdicts were favorable. I know its very stressful trusting a lawyer to bring a good outcome from a bad situation.

Posted by Cheree | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Last Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will

Mr. Morrow did an excellent job when my mother needed her Last Will and Testament updated. She also wanted to assign a Power of Attorney and complete a Living Will. My mother is 90 years old, and Mr. Morrow was kind and attentive. He listened to precisely what my mother wanted in her Will, as well as... the other documents. When he returned with the legal documents, he sat patiently and explained each and every clause to her, making sure that she understood any special legal terms. My mother commented that Mr. Morrow was respectful, intelligent, and caring. She and I both highly recommend Mark Morrow to you when you need a Will, Power of Attorney, Living Will or other estate-related documents.

Mark Morrow

Replied last October 26, 2017

Thank you Cheree for allowing me to assist your mother and family. It was a pleasure assisting you.

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Mark Davidson Morrow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janie Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Morrow is an advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable of the law and provides zealous representation for his clients. I have known Mark for many years and recommend him for a variety of legal services."

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Michael Burroughs

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent example of what lawyers should be. He is available to his clients; he answers their questions and addresses all their concerns; and he treats them with respect and dignity. Once he takes your case, he is fully committed to obtaining the best possible outcome. His fees are reasonable, and in fact, they are lower than lawyers with his experience usually charge. If you have a personal injury claim, a criminal case, or a family matter, call him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Honorary Colonel in the Militia of the State of Alabama, Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Mark D. Morrow

Associations

1989 - Present

Tuscaloosa County Bar Association

Member

1991 - 2000

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1990 - 1998

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ex parte Dorothy Free. In Re Dorothy Free v. Alan Lasseter & Church, Seay & Minor, P.C.

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the trial court and the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals orders dismissing the case. It became a very important case for suing lawyers under Alabama's legal services liability act.

Mark D. Morrow v. Dan M. Gibson, 827 So2d 756 (Ala. 2002)

I won the case and proceeded to collect over $120,000 for my client against the client of the attorney sued.

Larry Wade Cooley v. State of Alabama, 686 So.2d 546 (Ala.Crim.App. 1996)

Won one, lost one. Client served minimal jail time after looking at a minimum mandatory 10 year sentence with no probation or parole.

Shirley Winters v. State of Alabama, 652 So2d. 258 (1994)

My client won the case and did not lose her home.

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Education

1989

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Alabama

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Alabama Judges Conference

Attorney Malpractice Litigation "Free v. Lasseter"

Languages

English

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