The primary focus of Mr. Schoel’s practice involves advising and representing clients in a broad array of matters, with a heavy focus on litigation and business transactions.
His practice areas include the following:
- Negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes
- Management of commercial and general civil litigation cases from inception through completion
- Litigation of commercial debt collection matters, with multiple six-figure judgments and settlements in favor of his clients
- Lien enforcement
- Preparation and negotiation of customized contracts with vendors, partners, and customers
- Formation of business organizations
- Preparation of employment agreements
- Mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence
- Negotiation and litigation of commercial landlord/tenant disputes
- Representation of creditors in bankruptcy-related matters
- Estate planning
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
Alabama Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association (Bankruptcy and Commercial Law, Solo/Small Firm Sections)
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Admitted to practice in Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
AV Preeminent peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Birmingham Leadership Class of 2014
Planning Committee, BourbonHam benefitting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2016 – present
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, University of Alabama School of Law, 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Auburn University, 1991
