Criminal Law
February 22, 2024

What You Should Wear to Court: 7 Rules To Follow

With over 60+ years of combined legal experience, we have had the pleasure of witnessing some, at best, questionable, court room attire. Believe it or not folks, what you wear…
Criminal LawNews
January 12, 2024

TOP 5 THINGS THAT MAY HAPPEN IF YOU SKIP YOUR COURT DATE.

“Do I have to show up for my court date?” Surprisingly, we get asked this question quite a bit. The short answer. Yes. Going to court is not optional. Unless…
Criminal LawDUI
December 28, 2023

5 Simple New Years Eve Driving Safety Tips

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency there were over 5,000 crashes in Alabama caused by impaired driving. Out of those 5,000 crashes, 260 people died. According to the Georgia…
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November 27, 2023

#AngelTree – Bring Joy to a local foster child with Walton Law Firm & Big House Foundation!

Please join us and the Big House Foundation as we collect unwrapped gifts for local foster children with our annual #AngelTree.  Swing by our office at: 1710 Catherine Court, Suite…
Editorial
November 20, 2023

A Day to Give Thanks – A Thanksgiving Message from Trip Walton

Not everyone knows that I grew up in a little town in Chambers County Alabama called Lafayette. It's big claim to fame is being the birthplace of championship boxer, Joe…
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November 6, 2023

Walton Law Firm, P.C. has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized…
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October 25, 2023

When “Trick” or Treating Turns Criminal

Throwing eggs or toilet paper at homes, among other classic Halloween pranks, can turn into crimes that could land your child or young adult in jail and facing criminal charges…
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October 3, 2023

Trip Walton Voted Best Lawyer / Attorney People’s Choice Award Opelika Auburn News 2023

We want to send a HUGE **Thank you** to everyone for Voting Trip Walton #best of The Opelika-Auburn News 2023 for Best Lawyer | Attorney! Trip Walton is honored and…
Criminal LawDUI
September 25, 2023

5 Reasons You Should Hire a Local DUI Attorney

Hiring a local DUI (Driving Under the Influence) attorney can be crucial if you find yourself facing DUI charges.  Here are the top five reasons why you need a local…
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September 6, 2023

Top 5 Things you Need to Know about a Public Intoxication Charge in Alabama

In Alabama, public intoxication is generally considered a “violation” offense. Public intoxication, often referred to as being drunk or under the influence in public places, can result in legal consequences…
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August 17, 2023

Walton Law Firm, P.C. Lawyer Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® List

Walton Law Firm, P.C. Lawyer, Trip Walton, Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® List Walton Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce that Will O (Trip) Walton, III has been included…
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August 10, 2023

Busting Myths – Why You Should Use a Local Lawyer in Your Personal Injury Case

The Myth: “Don’t Hire a Local Lawyer because they won’t fight for you against the Good 'Ol Boy Network” As “Your Hometown Firm” – we hear this myth frequently. Many…
Criminal LawLegal Update
July 26, 2023

5 Things You Need to Know about Alabama’s New Hands-Free Law

In June of this year, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 301.  This law is now in effect and makes it illegal for drivers in Alabama to…
Personal Injury
June 30, 2023

Top 10 Firework Safety Tips for 4th of July Celebrations

Fireworks can be a fun way to celebrate special occasions, especially on the 4th of July, but it's important to prioritize safety to avoid accidents and injuries. Here are some…
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June 28, 2023

Top 5 Reasons Why a Liability Waiver Won’t Hold up in Court

All of us here at Walton Law Firm, P.C. have been glued to the recent news of the company #OceanGate’s failed #Titan travel excursion. The Titan was a deep-water submarine…
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June 5, 2023

Debunking the Top 6 Accident Attorney Myths

There are several myths and misconceptions surrounding car accident attorneys. It's important to separate fact from fiction when considering legal representation for a car wreck. Here are the Top 6…
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May 15, 2023

Alabama Statute of Limitations – Personal Injury Law

Injured in a car accident in Alabama due to no fault of your own?  The clock immediately starts ticking on how long you have to file a lawsuit.  So, how…
Car AccidentsPersonal Injury
April 17, 2023

7 Easy Steps to Getting a Better Car Wreck Settlement in Alabama & Georgia

People injured in a car accident usually want to know how much their case is  worth. Unfortunately, there is no such things as a "one size fits all" or a…
ArticleNews
April 12, 2023

“Another Knockout Punch”

April 2023 Issue No. 16 Live Lee Magazine By Wil Crews Photos By Robert Noles To Read the Full Article - Click Here!
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March 16, 2023

Should You Blow if Suspected of DUI in Alabama?

One of the most frequent questions our attorneys at Walton Law Firm, P.C. get asked is whether someone should blow or not blow if suspected of a DUI or DWI.…
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March 16, 2023

Accused of a Title IX Violation?

As a student accused of a Title IX violation, your academic and professional future are on the line. Being accused of a Title IX Violation is serious business.Many students and…
Car AccidentsPersonal Injury
February 20, 2023

Georgia Car Accident Statistics

Cars are getting safer, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, However, car accident fatalities and injuries caused by car accidents have skyrocketed in Georgia at an alarming rate.“Vehicle…
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February 14, 2023

Do I Qualify for an Expungement in Alabama?

In Alabama, you can now get some arrests and even criminal convictions erased permanently off of your record. This is called an Expungement. However, many stipulations do apply, so you…
Car AccidentsPersonal Injury
January 27, 2023

Car Accident Statistics | Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

While vehicles are being made safer than ever, statistics show that car wreck fatalities and car accident injuries are climbing at an alarming rate. 2021 was the highest increase in…
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January 4, 2023

Alabama’s New Constitutional Carry Bill | HB272 | Concealed Weapons Permit

With the new law HB 272 going into effect on January 1st, 2023, you no longer need a concealed weapons permit to carry a concealed weapon.  Of course, as with…
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December 29, 2022

Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve Driving & Pedestrians

An increase in alcohol consumption and more people traveling causes New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to be one of the most dangerous holidays for injuries, arrests, car accidents…
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December 19, 2022

A Christmas Motivational from Trip Walton

Hey Folks! It's me again, your friend Trip! I wanted to take this Holiday Season as an opportunity to share with each of you a personal motivational story.For those of you…
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December 6, 2022

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips for 2022

While the shopping malls and outdoor shopping areas are busy with holiday cheer and the purchasing of gifts, it is also busy with Scrooges and Grinches - criminals and scammers…
News
November 21, 2022

A Thanksgiving Message from Trip Walton

A Thanksgiving Message from Trip Walton: Hey Folks! It's me, your friend Trip. You know, the past several days I have been seeing people on various social media platforms participating…
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October 18, 2022

3 Truly Scary Halloween Lawsuits

Strange Lawsuits happen all the time, but throw in Halloween and some Lawsuits can get down right weird. Here are our Top 3.1: "The Haunted House" In 1996, a woman was…
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October 12, 2022

I think I may be facing possible Criminal Charges. What should I do?

While you may be frightened and unsure what to do, you may potentially have an advantage!The idea of facing potential criminal charges can be a very scary and intimidating feeling. …
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September 29, 2022

18 Wheeler Wreck? What You Should Do Next.

Physics tells us that the impact from an 18 wheeler wreck has 22 times more the force than your average car accident between two average weight passenger vehicles.  That’s one…
Law Enforcement & Social MediaCriminal Law
September 14, 2022

Social Media and Committing a Crime | How Law Enforcement & Prosecutors Use Your Social Media

Social Media has become a part of our everyday lives.  We post where we eat, photos of our family, where we go on vacation, and so much more.  However, many…
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July 19, 2022

I only have the Minimum Car Insurance limits. Will that be enough to protect me if I am in a car accident?

Are the State Required Minimum Car Insurance limits enough to protect me if I am in a car accident? In the State of Alabama, you are required to have minimum…
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June 29, 2022

The Police Did Not Read Me My Miranda Rights! What Can I Do?

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in Auburn, Opelika, Lee County or Chambers County Alabama, contact our team of experienced attorneys and…
Boating Safety AccidentsBoating SafetyPersonal Injury
June 15, 2022

Going to the Lake this Summer? Learn how to keep your family safe with these Boating Tips!

If you or a loved one been involved in a boating accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! It is officially SUMMER!  With warmer weather and more…
Criminal Law
June 1, 2022

Did Law Enforcement Search Your Locked Trunk or Glovebox Without a Warrant?

If you or a loved one have been involved in an car or truck wreck in Alabama or Georgia, or charged with a crime in Auburn, Opelika or Lee County,…
Car Wreck AmbulanceCar AccidentsPersonal Injury
May 20, 2022

I was injured in a Car Wreck! Should I take an Ambulance?

If you or a loved one been involved in a car or truck wreck, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! If you were injured in a car…
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May 5, 2022

I got arrested for Drug Paraphernalia in Alabama! What Can I Do?

If you or a loved one been arrested or charged with a crime in Alabama, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! I got arrested for drug paraphernalia…
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April 20, 2022

My Brand New Car Was Wrecked! Do I Have a Diminished Value Claim?

Alabama is a diminished value claim state. This means you have the right to seek compensation for lost value on your vehicle. What does that mean? For example, you bought…
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April 6, 2022

My car was damaged in a wreck. Do I have to accept the Insurance Companies Offer?

The short answer is no. You do not have to accept the insurance companies offer for your property damage.  It is possible to dispute the offer. However, to be successful…
Criminal Law
March 18, 2022

Charged With Possession With Intent to Sell in Alabama? Here’s What to Do.

I got arrested for possession and with intent to sell in Alabama, but it was all for personal use. What can I do? Being charged with a crime can be…
Personal Injury
January 27, 2022

How to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident–From Auburn Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one been involved in a pedestrian accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! With a 21% increase in fatalities from pedestrian-vehicle accidents,…
Personal Injury
January 17, 2022

How to Avoid a Dog Bite–From Auburn Dog Bite Attorneys

If you or a loved one have been bitten by a dog and have sustained injuries, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Dogs are one of the…
Personal InjuryWrongful Death
January 6, 2022

How to Avoid a Train Accident–From Auburn Train Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one been involved in a train accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today. Over the last several decades there has been a…
Wrongful Death
November 4, 2021

Basics of Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Alabama

If you have lost a loved due to the negligent acts of someone else, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today. There are countless situations in which wrongful…
Criminal LawPersonal Injury
October 14, 2021

Auburn, AL Personal Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one been involved in an 18 wheeler accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Personal injuries are never easy for victims and…
Criminal LawPersonal Injury
September 1, 2021

What Makes the Best Lawyer in Auburn/Opelika

People are trying to find the best lawyer to give them guidance and to advocate for them. Members of our Auburn and Opelika community search for lawyers every day. Some…
Criminal LawDUIFelonies
August 9, 2021

Walton Law Firm – Your Alabama DUI Attorney

If you or a loved one been charged with a DUI, contact our team of experienced DUI attorneys and staff today. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious…
Personal Injury
July 2, 2021

How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Alabama

If you or a loved one seek to file an Alabama personal injury claim, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today!  What is an Alabama Personal Injury Claim?…
Car AccidentsPersonal Injury
April 26, 2021

What to Do After a Car Crash in Auburn, Alabama

If you or a loved one been involved in an car accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! The most recent data for car accidents in Auburn,…
Criminal LawDUIFeloniesPublic Intoxication
March 9, 2021

Why Hire a Local DUI Attorney

If you or a loved one been arrested for a DUI in Lee County, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today. If you have been arrested for a…
Criminal LawDUI
January 21, 2021

Auburn and Opelika DUI Attorney

If you or a loved one have been arrested for a DUI, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today. Alabama’s drunk driving fatality rate is above the national…
Car AccidentsPersonal Injury
December 2, 2020

A Guide to Motorcycle Accidents

If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today. It’s no secret that motorcyclists are more at…
NewsPersonal InjuryWorker's Comp
October 26, 2020

Workers’ Compensation Basics

Any type of work has inherent risk to the well-being of those who carry out the job.  Some jobs, however, are more physically strenuous than others. For example, a firefighters…
Criminal LawDUINews
October 6, 2020

Understanding a DUI Charge

If you or a loved one have been charged with a DUI, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Know Your Rights The first thing to know when…
ArticleEditorial
July 14, 2020

Why Personal Injury Law Is Different in Each State

If you’ve recently been in an accident you’ve probably been making searches like: Personal injury law near me Personal injury law for dummies How to file a personal injury lawsuit…
ArticleCriminal LawEditorialFelonies
May 25, 2020

Working With Your Attorney on a Felony Charge

If you or a loved one been involved in an felony charge, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Getting arrested is terrifying enough, but there are a…
ArticleCriminal LawDUIEditorial
May 18, 2020

Dealing With a DUI

If you or a loved one been involved in a DUI, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! You made the decision to drive when you shouldn’t and…
ArticleCar AccidentsEditorialNewsPersonal Injury
May 13, 2020

The Aftermath of a Car Accident

If you or a loved one been involved in an auto accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! A car accident can be as minor as a…
ArticleCar AccidentsEditorialPersonal Injury
May 5, 2020

Proving an 18-Wheeler Accident

If you or a loved one been involved in an 18 wheeler accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Feeling the rumbling of an 18-wheeler passing your…
ArticleCar AccidentsEditorialPersonal Injury
April 26, 2020

Preparing for a Car Accident

If you or a loved one been involved in a car accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Many people believe they will never be in a…
ArticleCriminal LawDUIEditorial
April 20, 2020

Making It Through a DUI Charge

If you or a loved one been involved in a personal injury accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Anyone who gets behind the wheel of a…
ArticleCar AccidentsEditorialPersonal Injury
April 14, 2020

Protecting Yourself Before a Car Accident

If you or a loved one been involved in a personal injury accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! The unthinkable can happen in the blink of…
ArticleCar AccidentsEditorialPersonal Injury
April 6, 2020

Common Mistakes Made After an 18-Wheeler Accident

If you or a loved one been involved in a 18-Wheeler Accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! The aftermath of an 18-wheeler accident can feel like…
ArticleEditorialPersonal Injury
April 1, 2020

Wrongful Death Cases in Alabama

If you or a loved one been involved in a wrongful death case, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! The nature of a wrongful death suit can…
ArticleEditorialNewsPersonal Injury
March 24, 2020

Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action

If you or a loved one been involved in a wrongful death accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! No one wants to lose a loved one,…
ArticleCar AccidentsEditorialNewsPersonal Injury
March 20, 2020

The Aftermath Of An 18-Wheeler Accident

If you or a loved one been involved in an 18 wheeler accident, contact our team of experienced attorneys and staff today! Large trucks are important to our economy because…
ArticleEditorialNews
July 13, 2017

Catherine Moncus Celebrates 10th Anniversary At Walton Law Firm

One of our beloved attorneys recently achieved a major milestone – Catherine Moncus is celebrating her 10th anniversary as an associate at Walton Law Firm! Catherine was awarded her 10-year commemorative plaque…
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August 24, 2016

Traumatic Brain Injury And The NFL

It’s that time of year again, school is back in full swing, crisp cool mornings, pumpkin spice everything, and you guessed it, Football! All of our staff loves football. With…
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August 26, 2015

Walton Law Firm Featured In River Region Living Magazine

Walton Law Firm Featured In River Region Living Magazine
ArticleEditorialNews
July 20, 2015

Trip Walton: The Fighter Featured In Lee Magazine

The Boxing Ring And The Law Trip Walton Fights His Way to the Top Trip Walton leans back comfortable on a tufted, leather loveseat in the nook of his office.…
ArticleEditorialNews
July 20, 2015

Mediation (The Winning Approach) Featured In The Lawyer’s Logbook

Mediation (The Winning Approach) Many lawyers believe that an opening statement/presentation at mediation is a waste of time because you are speaking to and dealing with hard line defense attorneys,…
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July 20, 2015

Trip Walton’s Interview By Insider Exclusive

Train Injuries Exclusive In this INSIDER EXCLUSIVE TV Special, we “Go Behind The Headlines” in TRAIN INJURIES – David Babson’s Story … to examine how Trip Walton, founder of the…
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July 20, 2015

It’s All Good with Trip Walton

ArticleEditorialNewsTelevision
July 20, 2015

Central Alabama Business Break

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April 6, 2014

Will O. (Trip) Walton, III, Has Been Named To The Alabama Super Lawyers List

Will O. (Trip) Walton, III, has been named to the Alabama Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Alabama for 2014! Trip has been named to this…