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10/16/2026

: What's the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce? In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree on all issues and can present a joint petition for dissolution, while in a contested divorce, one or both parties disagree on key issues and must litigate the case in court. Visit https://www.mcdowellfaulk.com/s/v6a5p0s

10/13/2026

Thank you for sharing such a positive testimonial about your experience with McDowell, Faulk & Shirley. Our team is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized legal guidance to those who turn to us. Visit https://www.mcdowellfaulk.com/s/n221Z8l

10/12/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING – FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST! ⚖️

McDowell, Faulk & Shirley is seeking a friendly, dependable, and organized Front Desk Receptionist to join our team in Prattville!

Duties include welcoming clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, opening and organizing files, filing court documents, maintaining records, and other administrative tasks.

Law office or administrative experience is a plus.

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

📍 Prattville, Alabama

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10/09/2026

October can bring plenty of activity for families, but legal concerns involving a child can add an entirely different level of stress. Our team at McDowell Faulk & Shirley provides family-focused counsel in juvenile dependency and delinquency matters, backed by more than six decades of service in Prattville. Visit https://www.mcdowellfaulk.com/s/4924l33

10/08/2026

We got caught up in all of the celebration and forgot to share the news with the world. If you have been in our office over the last few months, you've seen a new face around. Now that it is official, we are thrilled to officially welcome Caden Pierce, Esq. to McDowell, Faulk & Shirley as our newest associate attorney

Caden passed the Alabama Bar on September 25, 2026, marking an exciting milestone in his legal career. Here is a picture of Caden and his lovely wife Chloe shortly after he found out the good news. We are proud to have him as part of our firm and look forward to all that he will accomplish as he begins serving our clients and community in this new role. He's been working as a law clerk since August, so he has already hit the ground running.

Congratulations, Caden! We are so proud to have you on the McDowell, Faulk & Shirley team. Please join us in congratulating Caden Pierce on this incredible achievement!

10/07/2026

We apologize, but we are having power issues and that is causing our phones to stop working. If you try to call and can’t get through, try again in 10-15 minutes.

10/06/2026

You know we love closings. This one was a little tricky, navigating some legal issues, but we were able to get it closed. I’ve known this family for about a decade, so honored to play a part in them growing into their new home. Not pictured is a whole pile of kids they didn’t bring to closing!

10/05/2026

Adoption is a meaningful step, but the legal process can bring unfamiliar requirements and important paperwork. At McDowell Faulk & Shirley, we help Prattville families understand each stage of Alabama's adoption process, with a firm that has served the community since 1956. Visit https://www.mcdowellfaulk.com/s/S7w7t42

10/02/2026

When a loved one needs help making important decisions, guardianship may provide needed legal protection. Learn about key factors in an Alabama guardianship case and what families should know before moving forward. McDowell Faulk & Shirley can help you understand your options.

Understand key factors in an Alabama guardianship case.

10/02/2026

Kyle got to take a field trip to Birmingham on Wednesday. One thing most people don’t know is that he serves as local counsel for Alabama Power in our area. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to gather with local counsel from around the state and numerous leaders from the power company to discuss the issues that impact us all.