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William Lee Pfeifer Jr

Also known as Bill Pfeifer

A statewide appellate law practice handling appeals from any county in Alabama.

Great Alabama Appeals Lawyer

- Ernest Kreitzberg, a Appeals client

Good lawyer

- Lisa D.

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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5 Reviews

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18 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

80% Appeals
20 years
10% Criminal Defense
20 years
10% Family
20 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$350/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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800-737-3702
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Pfeifer LLC

One Perimeter Park South

Suite 100N

Birmingham, AL 35243

Office: 800-737-3702

Fax: 800-737-5418
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Languages Spoken

English

About Me

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I am an appellate attorney, trial lawyer, law practice management consultant, freelance writer, husband, and father. My law practice website is located at http:... more

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References

Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 5 reviews “Great Alabama Appeals Lawyer” Posted by: Ernest Kreitzberg, over 1 year ago. Client Review: Bill took my appeal to Montgomery, and won. However, he did the little things that help the case. He answered questions quickly, proposed alternate... more Flag “Good lawyer” Posted by: Lisa D., about 2 years ago. Client Review: I hired Mr. Pfeifer to represent me in my divorce and I hired him again when my ex-husband appealed the judge's ruling. Mr. Pfeifer won the case both... more Flag View all 5 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 18 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I have known Bill for many years. His practice encompasses many areas of law including criminal law, trial work and appellate work. He has handled a... more Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Wolfe , Mobile (AL), About 1 year ago Mr. Pfeifer is one of Alabama's best criminal defense trial lawyers and he is an acknowleged expert in the complex area of post-trial appeals and... more Endorsement from lawyer: Patrick Mahaney , Montgomery (AL), About 1 year ago View all 18 endorsements

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

Current or former client? Write a review

5 reviews

“Great Alabama Appeals Lawyer”

Posted by: Ernest Kreitzberg, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Bill took my appeal to Montgomery, and won. However, he did the little things that help the case. He answered questions quickly, proposed alternate... more

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“Good lawyer”

Posted by: Lisa D., about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I hired Mr. Pfeifer to represent me in my divorce and I hired him again when my ex-husband appealed the judge's ruling. Mr. Pfeifer won the case both... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

18 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

I have known Bill for many years. His practice encompasses many areas of law including criminal law, trial work and appellate work. He has handled a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Wolfe , Mobile (AL), About 1 year ago

Mr. Pfeifer is one of Alabama's best criminal defense trial lawyers and he is an acknowleged expert in the complex area of post-trial appeals and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Patrick Mahaney , Montgomery (AL), About 1 year ago

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Résumé

License

20 years since William Lee Pfeifer Jr was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Alabama	Authorized to practice law	1993	03/08/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Pfeifer Law Offices	1997–present
Law Practice Management Guide at About.com, a New York Times Company	2010–2012

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Alabama School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1993
Samford University	Religion, Philosophy	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1989

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Dr. Donald K. Springen Award	Baldwin County Democratic Party	2004
Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society	University of Alabama School of Law	1992

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
ABA Advisory Panel Member	American Bar Association, Advisory Panel	2012–present
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2012–present

Member	American Bar Association	2011–present
Member	American Bar Association Council of Appellate Lawyers	2011–present
Member	American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section	2011–present
Member	Legal Writing Institute	2010–present
Member	Scribes - The American Society of Legal Writers	2008–present
Steering Committee Member, At-Large Chapter (2011 - present)	National Writers Union	2007–present
Member	Alabama Civil Justice Foundation	1999–present
Volunteer Attorney	Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program	1999–present
Member	Scottish Rite of Freemasonry	1998–present
Member	York Rite of Freemasonry	1998–present
Life Member	Mensa	1997–present
Past Master	Foley Masonic Lodge	1996–present
Member	Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association	1994–present
Member	Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association	1994–present
Member	Alabama State Bar Association	1993–present
Member	Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity	1990–present
Member	Baldwin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association	1994–2010
Member	Baldwin County Bar Association	1995–2009
Executive Committee	Alabama Democratic Executive Committee	2004–2008
Member	South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce	1994–2007
Advisory Board	Mitigation Services of Alabama	2004–2006
Board of Editors	The Alabama Lawyer	2004–2006
Chairman	Baldwin County Democratic Executive Committee	2000–2005
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2000–2005
Board of Directors	La Clinica de Baldwin	2003–2004
Member	Alabama State Bar Indigent Defense Task Force	1999–2001
Past President	South Baldwin Jaycees	1994–2000
Member	Alabama Association for Justice	1994–1997
Member	American Bar Association	1993–1997
Board of Editors	Law and Psychology Review	1991–1993
Member	Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society	1984–1985

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11

Answers:	123	Legal Answers
	8	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	20	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	12	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	7	Legal Guides
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Cases

Darren Woods vs Karrie Hayes

Outcome: Judgment reversed and case remanded for new trial

Joni Wood vs Karrie Hayes

Outcome: Judgment reversed and case remanded for new trial

Kreitzberg v. Kreitzberg

Outcome: Appeal won - excessive alimony award reversed and inheritance protected.

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Privacy and Legal Outsourcing	GPSolo Magazine (ABA)	2012
Social Media Use by Jurors in the Courtroom	About.com	2012