Speakman & Jackson

Previous Law Firm Name

• Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce and Speakman

Languages

• English

Law Firm Overview

Speakman & Jackson, L.L.C. was founded in 1999 as its predecessor firms of Speakman & Speakman by Michael Speakman and Judge Steven Speakman and Jackson Law Group, L.L.C. by Raymond Jackson. Steven Speakman was a partner from 1999 to 2010, when he was elected Lee County District Judge. The firm concentrates on criminal defense, plaintiff's personal injury, business law, contracts, and domestic relations in all state and federal courts, including the municipal courts of Auburn and Opelika, Alabama. The firm also represents clients in the areas of probate, wills and trusts, workers' compensation, civil litigation, Social Security disability, insurance, and appellate practice. The firm represents businesses and individuals, including college students, throughout east and central Alabama. With more than 37 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys offer each client personal attention in addressing our clients' legal matters. The firm's goal is to provide a high standard of legal services and address each clients' concerns promptly and courteously. Michael Speakman and Raymond Jackson are both alumni of Auburn University. Michael is a graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, and Raymond is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. They listen to and work closely with their clients to identify their clients' goals and form a plan that meets their clients' objectives and financial needs. They are not afraid to fight for their clients at trial, in both civil and criminal cases.

The firm is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell law directory with the highest possible rating (AV), which means very high to preeminent legal ability and very high general ethical standards. Both Michael Speakman and Raymond Jackson have an AV rating. Michael Speakman also serves as the Municipal Judge of Camp Hill, Alabama, and has held that position since 2003. In addition, both Michael Speakman and Raymond Jackson are very involved in the community, whether through their respective churches, the Kiwanis Club of Auburn, the Auburn Lions Club, or involvement with their children.

Free consultation is for DUI/DWI cases and plaintiff's personal injury cases only.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• Business Law and Contracts
• Estate Planning
• Trusts
• Wills
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Family Law
• Child Support, Custody and Visitation
• Divorce
• Social Security - Disability
• Workers' Compensation
• Military Law
• Real Estate Law
• Personal Injury
• Auto Accidents
• Municipal Court
• Copyrights, Trademarks
• General Legal Services

Representative Clients

• Alabama Department of Transportation
• Auburn Housing Authority

Representative Cases

• Bradley v. State , 925 So.2d 232 (Alabama Supreme Court 2005)
• Gordy v. Glance , 636 So.2d 459 (Ala. Civ. App. 1994)

West Practice Categories

Administrative, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Auto Dealer Fraud, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Car Accident, Child Custody, Child Support, Collections, Construction, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense, DUI / DWI, Debtor-Creditor, Divorce, Elder Law, Eminent Domain, Estate Planning, Family Law, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord-Tenant, Litigation & Appeals, Medical Malpractice, Military, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Personal Injury -- Defense, Premises Liability, Probate & Estate Administration, Products Liability, Social Security -- Disability, Traffic Ticket, Trusts, White Collar Crimes, Wills, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death