EXPERIENCED AUBURN, ALABAMA ATTORNEYS
To our valued clients:
As our nation confronts the unprecedented COVID 19 (coronavirus) crisis, your health and well-being continues to be our top priority. Our office remains open, and we are taking every possible precaution to keep it clean and continually sanitized for your safety. We are all in this together, and we will get through this!
AUBURN ALABAMA ATTORNEYS WHO WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR CAUSE
Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP has been servicing clients throughout the state of Alabama since 1959. Our reputable attorneys offer knowledgeable legal counsel and high quality representation in a wide variety of legal matters. At Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP, we strive to keep our clients informed and maintain continual communication. Our Alabama attorneys work hard to ensure that clients’ legal situations are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
A Local Law Firm That Knows You
Established in 1959, Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP has grown in response to our clients’ legal needs. Our law firm handles a broad range law matters, and is committed to obtaining successful results for each client and case we undertake.
Experienced Attorneys Who Know What to Do
At Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP, our primary focus is on the needs of our clients. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional legal services, ongoing communication, and skilled representation. Our seasoned attorneys have distinguished educational backgrounds and years of experience. As a team of legal professionals, we are committed to excellence. Our lawyers have over four decades of collective general practice experience.
Our lawyers have successfully helped clients with a variety of legal matters
If you have questions about a legal matter, or if you need legal representation, contact Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP at 334-821-3892. At Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP, we will do everything we can to protect your individual rights. Our lawyers can provide representation in state and federal courts. Our Alabama attorneys are talented litigators and mediators who are committed to the needs of our clients.
Katy Trail Bike Tour
Our own adventure seeking attorney, Phil Thompson isn’t letting Covid restrictions stop him from living his best life! We invite you to follow Phil and fellow attorney and bike enthusiast John Little as they bike the historic Katy Trail, a 237 mile trail stretching across most of the state of Missouri with over half of it following Lewis and Clark’s path up the Missouri River. Phil and John are riding self-supported, out and back as well as all spurs on the trail. This 12 – 15 day adventure will begin on October 23rd so mark your calendars and check back with us often as we will be posting videos and links to Phil’s life on the rail trail!
“I want you to know how much you saved me last year by your calmness, advice & knowledge.” ~ Client
MEET OUR ATTORNEYS
JAMES KERN HAYGOOD, JR. (retired)
Mr. Haygood officially retired from active practice effective June 1, 2018, after nearly 60 years with the firm. He maintains an office at the firm and serves as an adviser and a resource to the members of the firm.
WILLIAM A. CLEVELAND
William A. Cleveland was born in Lafayette, Alabama, and grew up in Wadley, Alabama. Upon graduation from Wadley High School, he attended Auburn University, from which he graduated in 1975 with a BS degree in Accounting. Billy entered law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and graduated in 1978.
ROGER W. PIERCE
Roger W. Pierce was born in Auburn, Alabama and grew up primarily in Tallahasee, Florida and Richmond, Virginia. Roger graduated from Hugenot High School in Richmond, VA and attended the University of South Carolina as well as Virginia Commonwealth University, ultimately graduating from Auburn University in 1976 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration.
PHILIP ALLEN THOMPSON
Philip Allen Thompson was born in Auburn, Alabama and grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. Phil graduated from Huntsville High School in 1978 and attended Auburn University where he earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice/Political Science. While at Auburn, Phil was a member of Sigma Nu social fraternity.
PHILIP OLEN TYLER
Philip Olen Tyler was born in Dothan, Alabama and grew up there. Philip graduated from Dothan High School and attended Samford University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He graduated with a BS degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama in 1975 and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama in 1977.
VAN C. GHOLSTON
Van C. Gholston was raised in Bullock County, Alabama, obtained his BS from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, in 1970, his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in 1973 and his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University, School of Law New York City, New York in 1974.
MICHAEL E. SHORT
MICHAEL E. SHORT was born in Grove Hill, Alabama and grew up in Monroeville, Alabama. Michael graduated from Auburn University in 1994 with a Business Administration (Marketing) degree and later received his Masters of Education from Auburn University in 1996.
