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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Alabama

Alabama has about 343,000 veterans and 109 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 3 for every 10,000 veterans, 23rd among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 126 accredited VSO representatives.

109attorneys and agents
3.18per 10,000 veterans (rank 23)
45counties with none located by ZIP
75 daysaverage to decide a claim
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Mark Gerecht

Claims agent · Huntsville · AL

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52784

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Richard Rhea

Attorney · Gadsden · AL

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 19298

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Christmas Green

Attorney · Selma · AL

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50903

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Renee Thiry

Attorney · Mobile · AL

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61976

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Harlan Mitchell

Attorney · Athens · AL

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59579

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Clayton Boylen

Attorney · Jasper · AL

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51045

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Janita Hayes

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57013

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David Drake

Attorney · Huntsville · AL

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61067

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John Bradley

Attorney · Wetumpka · AL

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54746

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Martha Foss

Attorney · Huntsville · AL

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54422

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Johnathan Williams

Attorney · Bessemer · AL

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54343

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Ashley Smith Nye

Attorney · Montgomery · AL

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 16441

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Glen Smith

Attorney · Tuscaloosa · AL

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 58142

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Darryl Hunt

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 8864

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John Cameron

Attorney · Montgomery · AL

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10285

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Valerie Sawyer

Attorney · Mountain Brook · AL

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57275

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Carla Morton

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55368

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Douglas Vogel

Attorney · Montgomery · AL

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 18350

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Deborah Mitchell

Attorney · Valley · AL

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 34843

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Belinda Mobley

Attorney · Center Point · AL

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52215

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Mark Gable

Attorney · Montgomery · AL

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59372

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Laneita Littleton

Attorney · Fitzpatrick · AL

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 53721

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Melanie Bradford Holliman

Attorney · Scottsboro · AL

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 43298

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Ashley Thomas

Attorney · Mobile · AL

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 16194

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Carlissa Carson

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 48505

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Jessica Friedman

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 19252

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Raven Perry-Beach

Attorney · Madison · AL

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 40115

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James Ribley Jr.

Attorney · Foley · AL

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42334

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James Foster

Attorney · Mobile · AL

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61689

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William Lee

Attorney · Auburn · AL

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 49773

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Colin Kemmerly

Attorney · Mobile · AL

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 8876

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Charles McCorvey

Claims agent · Mobile · AL

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 14008

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Durvatheheir Esquire

Attorney · Pinson · AL

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39485

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Anne McGowin

Attorney · Montgomery · AL

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42241

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Paisley Newsome

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51204

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Carl Pittman

Attorney · Millbrook · AL

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 12069

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Susan Schaefer

Attorney · Prattville · AL

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 48614

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McDonald Knopf

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 11398

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Roderick Cooks

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 53434

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John Bowles

Attorney · Birmingham · AL

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56539

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Thomas Kondrak

Attorney · Montgomery · AL

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 36458

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Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points, not travel distances. ZIP areas can cross county lines.

Accredited help in Alabama at a glance

103 accredited attorneys, 6 claims agents and 126 VSO representatives are based in Alabama.

Alabama's 109 attorneys and agents work out to 3.18 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 23 of 52 states and territories.

Of Alabama's 67 counties, 22 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (32.8 percent). County locations could not be matched for 18 people on the roster.

The largest groups in Alabama are in Birmingham (28), Mobile (13), Montgomery (13), Huntsville (6), and Tuscaloosa (3).

Alabama added 11 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in Alabama: 5.6 years.

45 counties with no attorney or claims agent located by ZIP

In these counties, the nearest help may be a free county VSO, or an attorney who works with you by phone and online.

Alabama's VA regional office is in Montgomery.

Neighboring states

Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: Alabama 3.18; Florida 5.47; Georgia 4.15; Mississippi 2.85; Tennessee 3.04. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.

Veterans and benefits in Alabama

About 343,000 veterans live in Alabama, using VA's rounded population projection.

At least 141,973 veterans in Alabama received VA disability compensation at the end of fiscal year 2025. VA does not publish very small county counts, so the true number is a little higher.

Disability ratings among recipients with a reported rating group
Combined ratingAlabamaNational
0 to 20 percent16.1 percent19.3 percent
30 to 40 percent9.5 percent10.5 percent
50 to 60 percent11.1 percent11.5 percent
70 to 90 percent29.8 percent29.5 percent
100 percent33.5 percent29.2 percent

That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 1,300 people in Alabama receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.

Where Alabama claims are worked

Workload report dated 2026-09-19.

Claims with a Alabama address: 15,317 claims pending, 10.7 percent pending more than 125 days.

For claims with a Alabama address, VA averaged 74.7 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.

Montgomery regional office: 3,527 claims pending, 11.8 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 69.9 days pending.

VA moves claims between offices, so an office's queue can include claims from other states.

Board hearings are mostly virtual, so an attorney does not need to be local.

How representation relates to Board results

National Board of Veterans' Appeals results, fiscal year 2024, legacy appeals.

RepresentationAppeals allowed
Attorney42.7 percent
Claims agent37.5 percent
AMVETS34.9 percent
American Legion32.0 percent
Disabled American Veterans31.7 percent
State service organizations31.5 percent
Paralyzed Veterans of America31.5 percent
Vietnam Veterans of America30.9 percent
Veterans of Foreign Wars30.7 percent
No representation29.7 percent

These are national figures for older appeals and do not account for differences between cases.

What decides Board appeals

Claim Raven's national analysis covers 101,518 condition decisions in 49,876 appeals: 29.5 percent granted, 40.8 percent denied, and 26.6 percent remanded. These are appealed cases, not initial VA claims.

Where the Board rated the medical link, grant shares were 89.7 percent when strong, 3.7 percent when weak, and 1.6 percent when missing. Grant shares were 16.7 percent with one kind of evidence and 56.9 percent with six or more kinds of evidence, among the 80,128 condition decisions where evidence types were identified.

These figures show association, not cause. Read the analysis and methodology.

Which kind of help fits you?

Compare your optionsFree VSOAccredited claims agentAccredited attorney
Cost to youFreeUsually a share of past-due benefits if you winUsually a share of past-due benefits if you win
When they can chargeNeverOnly after VA decides your claimOnly after VA decides your claim
Typical feeNoneOften 20 percent of back payOften 20 percent of back pay
Can take you to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans ClaimsUsually noSome, if admitted to that courtYes, if admitted to that court
Good fit whenYou are filing a first claim or want free helpYour claim was denied and you want paid helpYour claim was denied, you are headed to the Board or the Court, or the case is complex

VA presumes fees up to 20 percent of back pay reasonable; above 33 1/3 percent, unreasonable. Get the agreement in writing.

Free help in Alabama

Find free VSO help in Alabama or read about Alabama veterans benefits.

Questions about VA-accredited representatives in Alabama

How many VA-accredited attorneys are in Alabama?

Alabama has 103 active accredited attorneys and 6 claims agents based in the state.

How much does a VA-accredited attorney charge?

Often 20 percent of back pay, after VA decides the claim. Agree to fees in writing. VSO help is free.

Do I need an attorney in my county in Alabama?

Alabama has 45 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.

How long do Alabama claims take?

VA averaged 74.7 days to complete claims with a Alabama address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.

Where can I find free help in Alabama?

Start with the Alabama VSO directory.

Sources and dates

How this directory works

Every active VA-accredited attorney and claims agent is listed for free. Attorneys can claim their listing to add their firm, website and details. Premier and Featured are paid spots above the free listings, labeled "Paid placement." When Featured spots are not sold, they rotate daily among listed attorneys at no cost, labeled "Free rotating spot." Payment never changes the order of the free listings below them.

Claim Raven is not a law firm. No legal advice or endorsements. VA roster listings; paid placements are advertising. Check VA accreditation.

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