Shelnutt and Varner Law Firm is a comprehensive legal practice specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, serving clients throughout Alabama and the Southeast. Known for aggressive representation and a client-focused approach, the firm stands out through its diverse expertise and the unique background of its founding attorney, who brings experience from multiple sides of the legal system.
The firm operates on a contingency-fee basis for personal injury cases, ensuring clients pay nothing unless a recovery is made. With a team that includes former law enforcement and legal media consultants, they offer personalized, tenacious advocacy for individuals and families affected by accidents, criminal charges, or family disputes. Their approach combines extensive resources with a commitment to securing maximum compensation or favorable outcomes for every client.
Services Offered
- Divorce and Custody
- Criminal Defense
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Protection from Abuse Violations
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Accidents
- SUV Rollover Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Rental Car Accidents
- Texting and Driving/Distracted Driving Accidents
- U-Haul Truck Accidents
- Burn Injuries
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Neck/Spinal Cord Injury
- Paralysis
- Spinal Disc Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Construction Injuries
- Defective Products (including GM Recall)
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Whiplash
- Orthopedic Injury
- Premises Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
- Social Security Disability
The firm serves clients across Alabama, the Southeast, Texas, and Oklahoma, offering free consultations for personal injury and accident cases. Founding attorney James Shelnutt is a recognized legal commentator, featured on national media such as Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, enhancing the firm’s profile and expertise in high-stakes litigation.
