Title: Attorney at Law
Company: Merrell Law Firm LLC
Location: Hoover, Alabama, United States
Stephanie M. Wadsworth, Esq., Attorney at Law at Merrell Law Firm, LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Legal Services.
Ms. Wadsworth, a prestigious attorney, joined Merrell Law Firm LLC, a general practice law firm with extensive expertise in criminal defense, family law, business law, estate planning and civil litigation, in 2024. Leveraging her success, she continues to focus on this area of the law, including breach of contract and negligence claims. Additionally, Ms. Wadsworth focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody and child support, as well as contracts and negligence.
Based in Hoover, Alabama, Merrell Law Firm LLC primarily represents clients throughout Shelby and Jefferson counties. Ms. Wadsworth is one of five highly skilled attorneys dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel. The law firm has garnered a reputation for success as the foremost law firm in the area.
Before joining Merrell Law Firm LLC, Ms. Wadsworth was a practicing attorney for Bullock Legal Group. Between 2023 and 2024, she honed her civil litigation skills by taking on challenging cases. She also excelled as a self-employed attorney in 2023. This opportunity was foundational to Ms. Wadsworth’s future success in the legal environment.
Before pivoting into law, Ms. Wadsworth enjoyed a tenured career in the health care sector as an occupational therapist for over 25 years. Devoted to her patients, she was instrumental in their care and continued progression. Drawing significant satisfaction from her work, she also found inspiration in her partner who worked in the same capacity.
In preparation for her career in the health care sector, Ms. Wadsworth was a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she received a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy, cum laude, in 1996. Later, she returned to college to pursue her passion for law, earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2022 in the school of law at the University of Birmingham. During her law studies, Ms. Wadsworth became an active member of the Judge Hugh Locke Honor Society. Highly qualified in both fields, she is a licensed occupational therapist and has also been admitted to practice by the Alabama Bar Association.
Ms. Wadsworth’s decision to return to college and pursue law was an aspiration of hers for many years. Positioning herself for success, she was able to combine her extensive knowledge of the health care sector and leverage it to integrate it into her law practice, specifically in medical malpractice.
Throughout her medical career, Ms. Wadsworth maintained membership with the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association, a testament to her commitment to the health care sector. She also spoke publicly at numerous American Burn Association conferences. Moreover, Ms. Wadsworth has become affiliated with the Birmingham Bar Association, reflecting her commitment to her legal career.
Ms. Wadsworth’s success in law has been predicated on her passion for problem-solving and her devotion to research. She thoroughly enjoys the investigative process instilled in her during her years in occupational therapy. She also credits her tenacity, drive and curiosity to her enthusiastic approach to solving complex client issues.
Looking forward to future success, Ms. Wadsworth’s goal is to continue progressing, earning the respect of clients, peers, and associates as a dedicated, hardworking attorney. Her ability to pivot into an entirely new field speaks to her character, dedication and drive.
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