$ 370-370 per hour
William Powell Burgess Jr.
About William
Biography
Bill Burgess is a shareholder in the Family Law practice in the Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. Huntsville office. He handles all matters related to family law for his clients, including alimony, divorce, marital agreements, paternity, child custody, child support, parental rights and visitation rights.
Before joining Maynard Cooper, Bill founded Burgess Graham Canupp PC, one of Huntsville’s most respected firms specializing in family law.
Bill was previously a member of the Madison County Judicial Commission and has served as President of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association. He was a member of the People’s Law School on Domestic Relations in Alabama faculty from 2000-2004 and again in 2008.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alabama for 53 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Maynard Cooper & Gale, PC
Po Box 18668, Huntsville, AL, 35804-8668
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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Disorganized, disrespectful, untrustworthy
I hired Mr. Burgess in the spring of 2015. For my $10,000 retainer all I received was 3 months of incredible stress. No meaningful progress was made on my divorce. Specific complaints on Mr. Burgess's performance include: 1) his inability to remember basic facts of my case from day to day, 2) numero...
William Powell Burgess Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. William is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney, bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. He is a top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is the most experienced divorce attorneys in Madison County and Alabama. He is a very strong advocate for his clients and fights for their rights."
Douglas Martinson
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Shareholder, Maynard, Cooper & Gale, PC
1991 - 2014
Shareholder, Burgess Graham Canupp, P.C./William P. Burgess, Jr. P.C.
1981 - 1991
Solo Practitioner, William P. Burgess, Jr.
1973 - 1981
Attorney, Legal Services Alabama
Associations
1973 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
Past President
Madison County American Inn of Court
Executive Committee
Madison County Judicial Commission
Past Member
2008 - 2008
People's Law School on Domestic RelationsFaculty Member
2000 - 2004
People's Law School on Domestic RelationsFaculty Member
1985 - 2004
Legal Services Corporation of North Central AlabamaChairman of the Board of Directors
Education
1973
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of Alabama
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Divorce on the Beach
Division of Retirement
Languages
English