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.
Attorney W. Chris McGough ("mc-GOW") is pictured at the Richland County Court House. ©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.
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