Robert Christopher Matthews
Burr & Forman • Mobile, AL
TrustsEmployment LawFinancial InstitutionsGeneral PracticeInsurance
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Contact
Email
Phone
(251) 316-6993
Address
11 N Water St Ste 22200, Mobile, AL, 36602-5022, US
Professional
About
Robert Christopher Matthews is a distinguished attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, renowned for his expertise in a wide array of legal practice areas, including Employment Law, Financial Institutions, General Practice, Insurance, Labor & Employment, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Restructuring. A co-valedictorian and recipient of the prestigious Toolen Award and Ralph McClain Essay Award from Spring Hill College, Robert further honed his legal acumen by earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he received multiple accolades, including the Harold A. Bowron, Jr. Award and the Highest Achievement Awards in Labor and Employment Law and Advanced Will Drafting. In his multifaceted practice, Robert represents financial institutions and privately owned companies, municipalities, and estates in a diverse range of transactions and business-related litigation. He is adept at preparing documentation for credit facilities and acts as a closing and title agent in commercial real estate matters. His extensive knowledge of restructuring, special assets, and bankruptcy law allows him to provide invaluable advice to his clients, and he has successfully defended financial institutions in trial courts throughout southern Alabama. In addition to his work with financial institutions, Robert maintains a robust estate and trust practice, guiding personal representatives and corporate trustees through complex procedural and fiduciary matters. His corporate practice encompasses the formation of legal entities and the negotiation and preparation of agreements for various business ventures. With a significant focus on the sale of operating business enterprises, Robert navigates the complexities of transactions involving multiple entities, asset classes, long-term contracts, and employment issues, ensuring his clients receive comprehensive legal support tailored to their unique needs.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
N/A University of Alabama School of Law
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2007 Harold A. Bowron, Jr. Award, University of Alabama School of Law 2007 Highest Achievement in Labor and Employment Law Award, University of Alabama School of Law 2007 Highest Achievement in Advanced Will Drafting Award, University of Alabama School of Law 2004 Valedictorian, Spring Hill College 2004 Ralph McClain Essay Award, Spring Hill College
Associations
Alabama Bankers’ Association
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Updated: Aug 23, 2026