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Attorneys at Law · Eutaw, Alabama

Trusted attorneys in Eutaw, Alabama — serving the heart of West Alabama.

For nearly three decades, Griess, Shaw & Willingham has stood beside the families, farms, and businesses of the Black Belt — in the courtroom, at the closing table, and everywhere in between.

315 Main Street, Eutaw, AL — serving Greene, Hale, Sumter, Marengo, Pickens, Perry & Tuscaloosa counties.

“Practical, locally grounded representation — at every stage, for every client.”

Firm founded in Eutaw
1997
Firm founded in Eutaw
Partner attorneys
3
Partner attorneys
Areas of practice
8
Areas of practice
West Alabama counties served
7+
West Alabama counties served

What we do

Full-service law for West Alabama life

All practice areas

A Main Street firm

Local roots. Courtroom credentials.

Our office has sat on Main Street in Eutaw since 1997 — but our partners' experience runs deeper: decades as prosecutors, defense lawyers, and counselors for the people of the 17th Judicial Circuit. We know these courts, these counties, and these communities, because they're ours too.

  • Five decades of Alabama courtroom experience
  • Former prosecutors who know both sides of a case
  • Deep ties to Greene County and the Black Belt
  • One office, one call — for nearly any legal need
More about the firm

No pressure, no runaround

What happens when you call

  1. 1

    Tell us what's going on

    Call the office or send a message. A brief, confidential conversation — no commitment, no legal jargon.

  2. 2

    Get a straight assessment

    We'll tell you where you stand: your options, the risks, and what it will realistically take.

  3. 3

    Move forward with a plan

    Hire us or don't — either way, you'll leave knowing exactly what to do next.

Where we practice

Across the Black Belt and beyond

From our office in Eutaw we regularly represent clients throughout West Alabama — and accept select matters across the state's 67 counties.

Greene CountyHale CountySumter CountyMarengo CountyPickens CountyPerry CountyTuscaloosa County

Questions

Common questions

Where is Griess, Shaw & Willingham's office?

The office is at 315 Main Street, Eutaw, AL 35462. Call 205-372-9333 or email info@eutawlaw.com.

What areas of law does the firm handle?

The firm handles criminal defense, personal injury, family law, real estate and title work, wills and probate, civil asset forfeiture, expungements, and civil litigation.

Which counties does the firm serve?

From its office in Eutaw, the firm regularly represents clients in Greene, Hale, Sumter, Marengo, Pickens, Perry, and Tuscaloosa counties, and accepts select matters across Alabama's 67 counties.

Who are the attorneys?

The partners are Walter A. Griess, founding partner; David T. Shaw, partner; and Zane L. Willingham, partner. Every case at the firm is handled by a partner.

When did the firm open?

Griess & Shaw, P.C. opened at 315 Main Street in Eutaw in 1997. In 2015, Zane Willingham joined as partner and the firm became Griess, Shaw & Willingham, P.C.

How do I request a consultation?

Call 205-372-9333, email info@eutawlaw.com, or send a message from the contact page. For an arrest, a seizure, or a deadline, call the office directly. Consultations on injury matters cost nothing, and you owe nothing unless the firm recovers for you.

Ready to talk it through?

Every case starts with a conversation. Call the office or book a consultation and get a straight answer about where you stand.