attorneys at law
Attorneys
James B McNeill, Jr.
Background: Born Sylacauga, Alabama
Education: B. A., Political Science, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1974
J. D., University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1977
Educational Honors and Societies: Order of the Coif, Member 1977 to Present
Admissions to Practice Law:
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Alabama State Bar, 1977
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 1978
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United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1980
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1992
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United States District Court for the
Middle District of Alabama, 1993
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, 1995
Memberships in Legal Associations:
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Alabama State Bar
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American Bar Association, member Health Law Section
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Dallas County Bar Association, President 1995-99, Secretary 1979-81
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Dallas County Law Library, Board Member
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The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, member Employment Rights Section
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National Council of School Board Attorneys
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Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys
Civic Organizations and Associations:
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Selma/Dallas County Chapter of the American Heart Association, Campaign Chairman 1983
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Selma/Dallas County United Way, Board Member 1987-1992
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Black Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross, Board Member 1996-1998
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University of Alabama National Alumni Association, Vice-President and Member of the Executive Committee, 1994-1996
Ralph N. Hobbs
Background: Born New Orleans, Louisiana.
Attended public elementary schools in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Selma
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Graduated from A. G. Parrish High School, Selma, 1962
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B. A., 1966
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University of Alabama, J.D., 1969
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Married to Grace Gould Hobbs; daughter, Aimee Louise Hobbs Gaddy (1972-1998);
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son, Hugh N. Hobbs
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Life-long active member (service as Vestryman, Junior Warden, Senior Warden
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Chairman and Trustee-Clara Weaver Parrish Trust) St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Selma, Alabama
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Episcopal Diocese of Alabama – Former member- Standing Committee
Personal:
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President - Hobbs and Hain, P.C.
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Member-Selma, Dallas County and American Bar Associations
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Member- Alabama State Bar Association
Community Involvement:
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Member and Board Chairman – Selma-Dallas County Public Library, Inc.
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Member-Board of Directors-Selma- Dallas County Public Library Foundation, Inc
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Member and Vice Chairman Board of Directors-Selma - Dallas County D.H.R.
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Member-Board of Directors-Vaughan Regional Medical Center, Inc.
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Member-Board of Directors-Vaughan Community Health Services, LLC
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Member-Board of Directors-Vaughan Memorial Foundation, Inc.
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Member-Board of Directors-Vaughan Place Senior Living, Inc.
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Member-Board of Directors- Wallace Community College Foundation, Inc.
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Former member and Chairman Board of Directors- Economic Opportunity Board
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Former member and Alabama State Chairman- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Member and former President - Kiwanis Club of Selma
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Former member-Board of Directors and Professional Division Chairman-Selma-Dallas
County United Way
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Former member and Chairman -Dallas County Chapter-American National Red Cross
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Former member and President - Dallas County March of Dimes
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Former member-Board of Directors – Selma-Dallas County Salvation Army
Environmental:
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Member and Sponsor-National Wild Turkey Federation
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Member- Alabama Treasure Forest Owners Association
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Member-Ducks Unlimited
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Member-Alabama Wildlife Federation
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Participant-Alabama Deer Management Assistance Program
Sports and Hobbies:
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Fresh and Salt Water Fly Fishing
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Wing Shooting
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Large and Small Game Hunting
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Travel
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Reading
Edgar W. Greene, Jr.
Background: Born Selma, Alabama
Education:
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B. A., History, minor in Political Science, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
1962
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J. D., University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1965
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National District Attorneys Association Course – Graduated 1970
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District Attorney’s Short Course – Northwestern University, 1972
Admissions to Practice Law:
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Alabama State Bar, 1965
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 1975
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United States District at Middle District 2010
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United States Bankruptcy
Court Southern District of Alabama
Membership in Legal Associations:
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Alabama State Bar
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Dallas County Bar Association
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Alabama District Attorneys Association
Civic Organizations and Associations:
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University of Alabama Alumni Association, Vice-President and Member of the Executive Committee, 2003, Local Charter President
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Selma Lions Club – President 2006
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Central Alabama Fair – President 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
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Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society – Past President Twice and Board member
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Riverfront Market Day Authority – Chairman 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010
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“SABRA” House – Board Member (Domestic Violence Shelter)
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Fraternal Order of Police
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jr. Worker and Vestry Member
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Dallas County Cattleman’s Association
Employment:
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1966-1975 Assistant District Attorneys and Chief Deputy Attorney; 23rd Circuit Madison County (Huntsville)
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1975-1981 Chief Deputy District Attorney 4th Circuit-Dallas County, Wilcox County, Perry County, Bibb County, and Hale County
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1981-1982 Attorney at Law Hobbs & Hain, P.C. Selma, Alabama
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1982-2005 Chief Deputy District Attorney and 4th circuit-Dallas County, Wilcox County, Perry County, Bibb County, and Hale County
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2005-Present Attorney at Law Hobbs & Hain, P.C. Attorney Selma, Alabama
Part-time Employment:
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Instructor Criminal Law & Procedure and Constitutional Law
Wallace Community College Decatur, Alabama and Huntsville Police Academy
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Instructor Wallace Community College Selma, AL Criminal Law & Procedure, Constitutional Law and Business Law
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Instructor Selma Police Department Criminal Law and Search & Seizure