Brenton Cooper McWilliams

Brenton Cooper McWilliams

3.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 13 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Orange Beach, AL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law

25814 Canal Rd #5, Orange Beach, AL

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 13 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2012

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams

25814 Canal Rd #5, Orange Beach, AL, 36561

The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams - Foley

22394 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL, 36535

The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams - Daphne Office

28311 North Main Street, Suite B-103, Daphne, AL, 36526

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Brenton Cooper McWilliams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unprofessional Experience and Altered Documents

I chose this firm after reading great reviews and expected to meet with Mr. McWilliams, but I was placed with someone I didn’t know. She spent the first 5 to 10 minutes talking about the Spanish Fort office closing instead of my trust. None of my questions were answered. She kept telling me she would... let me know in the next meeting. I was charged $700 for a short “trust review” but received no written advice or findings. During the meeting, I noticed a person named **** listed as an executor, someone I’ve never heard of. When I asked, she said she didn’t know why it was there. After I questioned the charge the next day, the firm emailed a new version of that document with the name removed, which raises serious concerns about professionalism. Their written response also misrepresented what happened. I left the meeting feeling completely taken advantage of.

Posted by Elizabeth | July 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience!

Our first meeting with Mr. McWilliams was a consultation. He made an effort to meet with us at the office of our choosing. He was thorough, professional, and made sure that we had ample time to review legal documents, ask questions, make changes and amend anything that needed amending. Our experien...ce with him took place over two meetings and several Internet interactions. I'm pleased and would definitely work with him again.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hard working attorney

Brenton went above and beyond for my case and handled everything quickly and professionally. I highly recommend him to anyone considering hiring him.

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Brenton Cooper McWilliams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathan Simon

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brenton is an excellent estate and trust attorney who brings clarity and care to an area of law that can feel overwhelming for many clients. He is knowledgeable, steady, and takes the time to make sure people truly understand their options and feel supported. Beyond his technical skill, Brenton is simply a great guy and someone I’m always comfortable recommending for estate planning, wills, and trust matters."

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Joshua Kesling

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McWilliams is a hard-working lawyer who does a good job for his clients."

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Brennan Clifton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. McWilliams is a skilled attorney that thoroughly represents his clients. I would certainly recommend him."

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Colin Clark

Probate lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brent has high levels of skill in many areas of practice. I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal services."

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Drew Barnett

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brenton is a great lawyer who always represents his clients with integrity and professionalism."

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Matthew Cannova

Real estate lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brenton and I have collaborated on several matters and have presented seminars together. He is well-versed in several practice areas, including real estate and probate law."

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Nathan Simon

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Brenton C. McWilliams

2012 - 2018

Attorney, Espy, Nettles, Scogin and McWilliams

Associations

2012 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2009 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society

2014 - 2015

Rotary International

Secretary

2012 - 2018

Tuscaloosa County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Phi Alpha Delta

Vice President

2010 - 2011

Phi Alpha Delta

Treasurer

Education

2012

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (main campus)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Alabama Probate Training Conference

Condemnation Step by Step

2015

Alabama Human Resources Management Conference 2015 Heathcare Reform 2.0

2014

Alabama Human Resource Management Conference 2014

Healthcare Reform

Languages

English

Activity

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