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James R. "Spud" Seale is an attorney based in Montgomery, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on ADR, Education, and Employment. James has over 57 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montgomery, ALABAMA
- Experience
- over 57 years
- Known for
- ADR · Education · Employment
- Handles ADR, Education, and Employment matters from Montgomery, ALABAMA.
- Over 57 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Montgomery) (2025).
About James R. "Spud" Seale: James R. "Spud" Seale is an attorney based in Montgomery, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on ADR, Education, and Employment. James has over 57 years of legal experience.
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James R. "Spud" Seale represents clients in Montgomery, Alabama across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James R. "Spud" Seale
Mr. Seale has 45 years of experience and represents the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, boards of education, including five as general counsel, construction companies, contractors and architects, in a variety of legal matters including labor employment/Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), business contracts, and civil rights matters. Additionally, he regularly serves as an arbitrator and mediator, representing clients in arbitration and mediation disputes. He is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, United States Claims Court, and the United States Supreme Court.
Credentials
Education
The University of Alabama
JD · 1969
The University of Alabama
BA · 1966
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida
1972 · ACTIVE
Alabama
1969 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Montgomery)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Education Law (Montgomery)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Montgomery)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Education Law (Montgomery)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
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What areas of law does James R. "Spud" Seale practice?
James R. "Spud" Seale focuses on ADR, Education, Employment, and Litigation.
Where is James R. "Spud" Seale located?
James R. "Spud" Seale primarily serves clients in Montgomery, Alabama, with an office at 425 South Perry Street.
How experienced is James R. "Spud" Seale?
James R. "Spud" Seale has 57 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1969.
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