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Mobile, AL, 36602, US
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**William Eugene Shreve** *Mobile, AL | Phelps Dunbar* *Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury* William Eugene Shreve is an accomplished attorney at Phelps Dunbar with a robust focus on appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, and civil litigation. Based in Mobile, Alabama, he has built a formidable reputation in the legal community, having successfully managed over 100 appeals and petitions for extraordinary writs in the Alabama Supreme Court, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. With extensive experience representing both insurers and insureds, Mr. Shreve specializes in a wide array of insurance coverage matters. His expertise encompasses preparing comprehensive coverage opinions, prosecuting declaratory-judgment actions, and defending against breach-of-contract and bad-faith claims. Additionally, he adeptly intervenes on behalf of insurers in actions brought against their insureds, ensuring that their interests are vigorously protected. In the realm of personal injury and commercial litigation, Mr. Shreve has a proven track record in defending complex cases, including construction accidents, products liability, premises liability, and claims of outrageous conduct. He is also skilled in navigating civil rights disputes, business interference cases, and defamation claims, showcasing his versatility and commitment to his clients. William Shreve's dedication to legal excellence and his deep understanding of the intricacies of insurance and personal injury law make him a valuable ally for clients seeking knowledgeable representation in Mobile and throughout Alabama. His strategic approach and thorough preparation ensure that he effectively advocates for his clients' rights and interests in every case.
Credentials
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1987 University of Alabama School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984 Davidson College BA - Bachelor of Arts
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English
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N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell N/A Listed, Best Lawyers in America N/A Listed, Alabama Super Lawyers
Publications
2013 The Alabama Lawyer Determining an Insurer's Duty to Defend 2013 The Alabama Lawyer Exploring Wantonness 2011 The Alabama Lawyer Settling the Claims of a Minor 2010 Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Journal The Role of the Motion to Strike in Summary-Judgment Procedure 1997 Ala. Def. L. Ass'n J Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and for New Trial: Preserving the Record for Appeal
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Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Amicus Curiae Committee Member American Bar Association, Litigation Section Member Mobile Bar Association Member Alabama State Bar, Appellate Practice Section Member
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2011 Mobile Bar Association Appellate Practice Seminar Argument and Choosing Issues to Argue 2010 Mobile Bar Association Appellate Practice Seminar Constructing the Appellate Brief 1994 Alabama Bar Institute for CLE Basic Legal Skills Seminar Attorney's Fees 1994 Alabama Bar Institute for CLE Basic Legal Skills Seminar Ethics of Advocacy
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Updated: May 25, 2026