Akridge & Balch, P.C.
Estate Planning | Serving Auburn, AL
Akridge & Balch, P.C., a reputable Estate Planning firm in Alabama, serves the Auburn area.
A Personal Approach To The Law
Knowledge and experience are important qualities to consider when searching for a lawyer to handle your legal concerns. Most businesses and individuals prefer to be represented by a law firm dedicated to good communication with clients, with a commitment to explaining all available legal options during each step of the process.
The law firm for business. Whether you are starting a new business or dealing with the complicated issues that face an established enterprise, we can provide experienced, thoughtful, researched and analytical advice. From contract, leasing and collections issues, to mergers, acquisitions and capital formation, we can guide you through every step.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business And Real Estate Law
- Residential Real Estate
- Estate Planning
- Probate And Estate Administration
- Elder Law Information Center
- Mediation Services
- Family Law
Call 334-887-0884 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney J. Edgar Akridge Jr.
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1991
- Alabama, 1992
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
Attorney Russell C. Balch
Bar Admissions:
- Alabama, 1995
- Michigan, 1987
- District of Columbia, 1978
Education:
- The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- J.D. - 1978
- Honors: cum laude
- Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- B.A. - 1975
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association, Member, Present
- Lee County Bar Association, Former President, Present
- Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program, 1996 to 2022
Attorney Sara Bragdon
Bar Admissions:
- Alabama, 2012
- Georgia, 2013
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama, 2012
Education:
- Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Political Science
- Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Lee County Bar Association, 10/2015 to Present
Attorney Kris R. Patton
Bar Admissions:
- Arkansas, 2003
- Alabama, 2015
Education:
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas
- J.D. - 06/2003
- Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas
- B.A. - 05/2000
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Arkansas Bar Association, Member, Present
- Alabama State Bar, Member, Present
Attorney Zeb H. Vaughn
Bar Admissions:
- Alabama, 2018
Education:
- The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- J.D. – 05/2018
- Law Journal: Law and Psychology Review, Senior Editor
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Alabama Bar Association
- Lee County Bar Association
Attorney Rebecca W. P. Buxton
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia, 1999
- Alabama, 2000
- Florida, 2005
Education:
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky, 1999 J.D.
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1996 B.A. Major: Fine Arts & Anthropology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Delta Delta Delta
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Sara Bragdon
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Since 2023 |
| Probate | Since 2023 |
| Real Estate | Since 2023 |