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 the tech, litigation, client communication, and research support. I keep a manageable caseload 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.
Attorney W. Chris McGough ("mc-GOW") is pictured at the Richland County Court House. ©Corrina Mott
Law Experience
- Drafted Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Living Wills, and other Estate documents.
- Drafted deeds, offer to purchases, transfer on death deeds, right of first refusal, land contracts, and other real estate documents.
- Assisted clients with buying and selling their personal and business real estate.
- Drafted LLC formation documents, operating agreements, contracts, non-compete agreements, and other business law-related documents.
- Handled Informal and Formal Probate.
- Assisted other attorneys and firms as a consultant or as local representation.
- 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.
- Represented homeowners and business owners with insurance claim disputes as a result of fire, wind, flood, and other perils.
- Settlement and/or Litigating premises liability, automobile negligence, workers compensation, and other personal injury claims.
- Trial experience consisting of 16 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.
Richland County Court House, Richland Center, WI (C) Ashley Mott
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
