Q: In need of an attorney to review settlement documents.
I am looking for a lawyer in the Birmingham/Bessemer or surrounding areas for my god brother, who is currently incarcerated at WILLIAM E. DONALDSON CORR. FAC in Bessemer. He has recently received a significant settlement from a lawsuit and is interested in an attorney as soon as possible to visit him, review the documents, and provide guidance on his next steps before he signs anything.
A: An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If he had an attorney representing him in the matter, that would be the quickest (and free) route to go in reviewing the documents. It's customary for attorneys representing claimants in a case to review their releases and other closing documents in closing the file. If he was not represented by an attorney, then you'd need to reach out to attorneys to discuss arrangements. Good luck
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