Robert Christopher Matthews

Robert was the co-valedictorian and recipient of the Toolen Award and Ralph McClain Essay Award at Spring Hill College. Robert then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he was awarded the Harold A. Bowron, Jr. Award, the Highest Achievement in Labor and Employment Law Award, and the Highest Achievement in Advanced Will Drafting Award.

Robert represents financial institutions, privately owned companies, Estates and Trusts as well as municipalities in a complete range of transactions and business related litigation. For financial institutions, Robert prepares documentation for credit facilities, acts as closing and title agent in commercial real estate matters, and provides advice on restructuring, special assets, and bankruptcy. In addition, Robert regularly defends financial institutions in trial courts throughout south Alabama. Robert has a significant estate and trust practice, and he advises personal representatives and corporate trustees with respect to procedural and fiduciary matters.

Robert’s corporate practice includes the formation of legal entities and the preparation of agreements for partners in a variety of business ventures. A substantial portion of Robert’s practice involves the sale of operating business enterprises, which often include numerous entities, an assortment of tangible and intangible assets, long-term contracts, real estate, finance, and employment matters. Robert has the ability to add a lot of value for clients in transactions involving the sale of operating businesses due to the depth of his knowledge across the business field and extensive experience in negotiating and closing corporate transactions.

Robert’s real estate practice includes negotiating and drafting purchase agreements, deeds, long term commercial leases, as well as providing closing and title insurance services. Robert serves as general counsel for several real estate developers and municipalities advising on land use, zoning, and subdivision matters. Robert has served as lead counsel in the development of large residential subdivisions, strip centers, office parks, restaurants, and shopping centers anchored by some of America’s mega retailers. Robert also acts as general counsel for homeowners’ associations and condo owners’ associations in Mobile, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach.

In addition to his professional affiliations, Robert serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Southwest Alabama, the Downtown Mobile Alliance, and the advisory board for the South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate, and Economic Development.