Michael S. McNair

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Michael S. McNair

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Michael S McNair graduated from The University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was admitted to practice in 1978. He has been a member of the American Bar Association and currently serves as an active member of the Mobile Bar Association.


Michael McNair is well-known for providing personalized service and creative problem solving for his clients. He specializes in a wide range of areas and puts clients first with comprehensive services so they can make informed decisions about their case. He provides sound advice and assertive representation in court to ensure his clients' rights are protected throughout the legal process.


Michael McNair is committed to providing quality legal services that best suit each individual’s needs. His decades of experience working with clients demonstrate his passionate dedication to justice and upholding the highest standard of client service possible. With McNair Law Firm on your side you can trust that your case will be properly handled and you will receive the best legal representation possible.


Areas of practice

Admitted to practice

  • Alabama, 1978
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama, 1979
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1988
  • U.S. Tax Court, 1997

Education

  • The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • J.D. - January 1978
  • Law Journal: Journal of the Legal Profession, Editorial Board, 1977


  • The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • LL. M. - August 1983
  • Major: Taxation



  • The University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
  • B.S. - 1975
  • Honors: Dean's List
  • Honors: Nominated for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
  • Honors: President's Scholar
  • Major: Finance

Honors/Awards

  • Outstanding Young Men of America, 1978 - 2013
  • Who's Who in America Law, 1986 - 2013
  • Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Alabama State Bar, Member, 1978 - Present
  • Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, Member, 1979 - Present
  • Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, Member, 1988 - Present
  • Admitted to the U.S. Tax Court, Member, 1997 - Present
  • Farrah Law Society, Member
  • University of Alabama Law School Alumni Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Past Member
  • Mobile Bar Association, Member
  • Fee Dispute Committee, Mobile Bar Association, Past Member
  • Lawyer Referral Committee, Mobile Bar Association, Member
  • Committee on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar, Alabama State Bar, Past Member
  • Lawyer Referral Committee, Alabama State Bar, Past Member
  • Solo and Small Firm Committee, Alabama State Bar, Past Member
  • Professional Economics Committee, Alabama State Bar, Past Member
  • Mobile Tax Lawyers Association, Past Member
  • Graduate of FBI Academy Course for Attorneys representing law enforcement agencies, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA., 1984 - Present
  • Legal Officer Section of the International Association of Chief's of Police, Past Member
  • American Association for Justice, Past Member
  • National Employment Lawyers Association, Past Member

Classes/Seminars

  • Lecturer, Numerous Law Enforcement Courses, Mobile Police Academy, 1978 - 1990
  • Lecturer, CJ630-Crime Prevention Program, Troy State University Bay Minette Branch, 1980 - 1981
  • Lecturer, CJ411-Courts and Courtroom Practices, Troy State University Bay Minette Branch, 1980 - 1981
  • Lecturer, Law 323- Business Law II, Mobile Police Academy
  • Lecturer, Mgt. 474- Business and Society, Troy State University Bay Minette Branch, 1980 - 1981

Professional Memberships/Associations

  • Member, University of Alabama Alumni
  • Member, Mobile Chapter, University of Alabama Alumni Association
  • Member, Million Dollar Band Association
  • Life Member, University of South Alabama Alumni Association
  • Past Member, Board of Directors, University of South Alabama Alumni Association
  • Past Member, Red Elephant Club (University of Alabama Booster Association)
  • Past member by Presidential Appointment as Member of Local Draft Board, United States Selective Service; served as Chairman several years
  • Past Member, Board of Directors, Ballet Mobile, Inc.
  • Past Member, Exchange Club of Mobile
  • Past Director, Exchange Club of Mobile
  • Past President, Exchange Club of Mobile
  • Past District Director, Alabama District Exchange Clubs
  • Past State Chairman, Exchange Club Youth Programs
  • Past Convention Co-Chairman, Alabama District Exchange Clubs
  • Past Vice-President, Alabama District Exchange Clubs
  • Past President, Alabama District Exchange Clubs
  • Past Chairman, Law Enforcement Recognition Committee, Exchange Club of Mobile
  • Past Member, National Committee on Jurisprudence and Laws, the National Exchange Club
  • Past Secretary Treasurer, Exchange Club of Mobile
  • Past Member, Port City Jaycees
  • Member, Springhill Baptist Church
  • Past Cubmaster, Pack 147, Cub Scouts
  • Past Troop Committee Chairman, Troop 147, Boy Scouts of America
  • Past Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 147, Boy Scouts of America
  • Past Scoutmaster, Troop 147, Boy Scouts of America
  • Past Troop Committee member, BSA Troop 147
  • Past Member Board of Directors, Cornerstone, Inc.
  • Mobile POPS Band member and Clarinet Section Leader
  • Past Mobile POPS Band President
  • Murphy Band Boosters, Second Vice President, 1990 - 1991
  • Murphy Band Boosters, First Vice President, 1991 - 1992
  • Murphy Band Boosters, President, 1992 - 1994
  • Murphy Alumni Association- Treasurer, 1996 - 1997
  • Murphy Alumni Association, President, 1997 - 1999
  • Murphy Alumni Association, Board Member, 2000 - 2009
  • Murphy Alumni Association, Vice President, 2009 - 2010

Past Employment

  • Mobile Police Department, Police Attorney, 1978 - 1989
  • Private Practice, Attorney, 1980 - Present

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Sigma Nu
  • Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
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