Attorney Profile

W. Chris McGough, J.D.

I run a small-town solo practice with the goal of keeping local clients local. I enlist the most up to date technology and efficient research resources available to law firms today- reducing costs and increasing productivity. I employ a full-time legal assistant who provides tech, litigation, client communication, and research support. I keep a manageable case load which lends to my availability when a client needs to speak with me. I have more time to investigate, research and examine the factual and legal details of a case.

Just like a carpenter, mason or other tradesmen, good legal work takes time, there are no shortcuts, and the true quality of work shows in the details. I subscribe to these principles, and in the practice of law, I assure you, these same principles apply.

Lawyer, W. Chris McGough is pictured at the Richland County Court House in Richland Center, WI. This photo was taken courtesy of Corrina Mott.

Legal Experience

Drafting Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Living Wills and other Estate documents.
Settlement and/or Litigating premises liability, automobile negligence, workers compensation, and other personal injury claims.
Assisted other attorneys and firms as a consultant.
Representing homeowners and business owners with insurance claim disputes as a result of fire, wind, flood, and other perils.
Construction Lien filing, defense of liability issues, breach of contract claims, bond payment issues and other construction-related legal matters.
Assisted other attorneys as a consultant or expert witness in cases involving construction disputes and building damage claims.
Drafting LLC formation documents, operating agreements, contracts, non-compete agreements, and other business law-related documents.
Trial experience consisting of 15 or more jury trials involving criminal cases and more than 50 judge trials for both civil and criminal cases.
Drafted and submitted 10 or more appellate briefs in the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

Professional Experience

Education and Academic Honors

Attorney: City of Richland Center, Richland Center, WI, Apr. 2020- Present
Attorney: W. Chris McGough, LLC., Mobile, AL, 2012-2018; Richland Center, WI, 2019 to present
Real Estate Investment: McGough Properties, 2010-2015
Attorney/Partner: Darley & McGough, LLC., 2005-2013
Associate Attorney: Greene & Phillips, LLC., 2004-2005
Law Intern to Honorable Judge Kristi K. DuBose, Chief U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama, 2004

Education and Academic Honors

Mississippi College, J.D., 2004
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Vienna Summer Legal Studies Program, 2003
Auburn University, B.S.- Business Admin., 2001
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Bar Memberships

Wisconsin State Bar Association
Public Contracts and Construction Law of Wisconsin Bar Association
Alabama State Bar Association
Richland County Bar Association
American Bar Association
U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama

Memberships

Bar Memberships

Court and Communities’ Free Legal Clinic
Greater Richland Area Chamber of Commerce
Lion's Club of Richland Center
City of Mobile Volunteer Lawyers
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President : 2006-2008), Mobile, AL

Licenses for Construction & Insurance Adjuster

Alabama Licensed Home Builder, 2014-2018

Independent Adjuster Property and Causality

State of Alabama, 2012-2016
State of Georgia, 2012-2012
State of Indiana, 2012-2015
State of Minnesota, 2012-2014

Independent Adjuster - Property

State of Oklahoma, 2012-2015
State of South Carolina, 2012

Independent Adjuster

State of Michigan, 2012
State of Mississippi, 2012-2014
State of South Carolina, 2012
State of Texas, 2012-2014

Claims Adjuster Comprehensive, State of Louisiana, 2012-2015

Adjuster Comprehensive, State of Texas, 2012-2014

TWIA Certified Adjuster, CNC Castastrophe & National Claims

NFIP Certified Insurance Adjuster, 2011-2013