Practice Areas | Guntersville Law, LLC

Practice Areas — Guntersville Law, LLC

Three experienced attorneys serving Guntersville, Marshall County, and North Alabama across six core practice areas — with a commitment to honest counsel, direct access, and results that actually change your situation.

6
Core practice areas
3
Experienced Alabama attorneys
65+
Years combined legal experience
6
North Alabama counties served

Core Practice Areas

Whether you are facing a divorce, a criminal charge, an injury, or a civil dispute — Guntersville Law has an attorney who handles that area of law every day. Click any practice area to learn more.

Personal Injury

Free consultation  ·  Contingency fee — no recovery, no fee

When someone else’s negligence changes your life, you deserve an advocate who will fight for every dollar of compensation — for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. You pay nothing unless we win.

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Workplace and construction injuries
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Wrongful death claims
Attorney: Paul A. Seckel Paul A. Seckel

Divorce & Child Custody

$100 / 30-min consultation  ·  2026 HB 229 joint custody law

Divorce and custody cases are the most personal legal matters anyone can face. Our attorneys guide Guntersville families through every stage — from contested high-conflict cases to uncontested agreements — with compassion, local court knowledge, and clear strategy.

  • Contested and uncontested divorce
  • Child custody and parenting plans
  • Child support and modifications
  • Property division and alimony
  • Alabama 2026 joint custody presumption (HB 229)
Attorneys: Paul A. Seckel Emily Jolley Seckel Paul & Emily

Criminal Defense

$100 / 30-min consultation  ·  Former judge on the team

A criminal charge can follow you for the rest of your life. Our attorneys provide strategic defense that protects your rights, your freedom, and your future — from first appearance through resolution. Tim Jolley’s 18 years as a circuit judge and 12 years as ADA give our criminal defense practice rare inside knowledge of how cases are built and decided.

  • DUI and drug charges
  • Felony and misdemeanor defense
  • Assault and domestic violence
  • Theft and property crimes
  • Expungements
Attorneys: Paul A. Seckel Tim Jolley Paul & Tim

Appeals

$100 / 30-min consultation  ·  42-day filing deadline

When a trial court makes an error — legal, procedural, or factual — you have the right to challenge that ruling through Alabama’s civil appeals courts. Emily Jolley Seckel’s appellate experience covers the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and Alabama Supreme Court, with particular strength in family law and custody appeals.

  • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
  • Alabama Supreme Court
  • Family law and custody appeals
  • Civil litigation appeals
  • Post-judgment review and modification
Attorney: Emily Jolley Seckel Emily Jolley Seckel

Mediation

Registered Civil & Domestic Relations Mediator

Tim Jolley is Guntersville Law’s only registered mediator — and one of the most credentialed in North Alabama. Having presided over hundreds of civil and domestic cases as a Marshall County Circuit Judge, he understands exactly what a trial outcome looks like, which makes him unusually effective at helping parties reach realistic settlements.

  • Divorce and domestic relations mediation
  • Business and contract disputes
  • Real estate and property disputes
  • Personal injury case mediation
  • Construction and probate disputes
Mediator: Tim Jolley Tim Jolley

Business Law & Estate Planning

$100 / 30-min consultation

From forming a new business to protecting your family’s assets through a comprehensive estate plan — Guntersville Law helps individuals and businesses across North Alabama make sound legal decisions that protect their futures.

  • Business formation and structure
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Wills and testaments
  • Trusts and asset protection
  • Powers of attorney and healthcare directives
Attorneys: Emily Jolley Seckel Paul A. Seckel Emily & Paul

Additional Legal Services

Beyond our core practice areas, Guntersville Law handles a range of related civil and family law matters. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Legal Resources by Practice Area

Our attorneys publish plain-English legal guides and updates on Alabama law. Browse by practice area below, or visit the full News & Updates archive.

“Mr. Seckel is a great lawyer. He was very helpful and handled my divorce and child custody case very quickly. He answered all of my questions and was very kind when I was going through a very tough time. I highly recommend him to anyone who may need an attorney.”
— Verified Client  ·  Divorce & Child Custody  ·  Guntersville, AL  ·  See all testimonials →

Serving North Alabama

Guntersville Albertville Boaz Arab Marshall County Blount County Cullman County DeKalb County Etowah County Morgan County

Not Sure Which Practice Area Fits Your Situation?

Call the firm or schedule a consultation — we’ll point you to the right attorney and the right approach for your specific circumstances.

Free consultation for personal injury  ·  $100 / 30 min for all other matters  ·  Mon–Thurs 8am–5pm  ·  Fri by appointment

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