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Brian Turner, one of the named partners in the law firm of Gregory Fann Turner Law, LLC, is an AV rated attorney and mediator, as well as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Brian not only litigates domestic relations matters but also focuses his practice on mediation and alternative dispute resolution, including collaborative practice.

A 1991 graduate of the University of South Florida and a 1995 graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Brian has been practicing law in Birmingham, Alabama, for his entire career. Brian has been registered on the Alabama Civil Court Mediator Roster since 2002 and is also registered on the Alabama Appellate Court Mediator Roster. Brian is an adjunct professor at the Cumberland School of Law, where he teaches a negotiation skills class to second and third-year law students. Additionally, he is a regular speaker at continuing education programs in the areas of family law and alternative dispute resolution.

Throughout his more than 30 years of practice, Brian has represented a wide range of clients facing many types of issues. Brian has successfully represented clients in many forums, from local courthouses to national mass tort claims. He has worked on national litigation committees, including steering committees and various sub-committees for several pharmaceutical mass tort litigation matters. He is also a trained collaborative law professional. Brian brings this wide range of experience to every family law matter he handles. Through all of this, he has found that most disputes are resolvable when the parties take the time to listen to one another. Brian’s experience, knowledge of the law, and creativity, along with his representing the varied interests of individuals and businesses, plaintiffs and defendants, has given him a unique and insightful perspective allowing him to effectively serve his clients.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce and Divorce Modifications
• Mediation
• Collaborative Law
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Child Support Establishment
• Child Support Enforcement
• Asset Division & Preservation
• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements
• Stepparent and Grandparent/Relative Adoption
• Confirmatory Adoption
• Paternity
• Family & Juvenile Court, including cases involving the Department of Human Resources (DHR)
• Domestic Violence, including Protection from Abuse (PFA)
• Child Abuse and Neglect

Bar and Court Admissions

• Alabama State Bar – admitted to practice and active member since September 1995.

Memberships and Awards

• Alabama State Bar Association – member of the Family Law Association and ADR Section. Prior service on the executive committee of the Family Law Section.
• Alabama Civil Court Mediator Roster – registered in the areas of appellate, custody/visitation, divorce/domestic relations, civil litigation, business, and probate mediation.
• Alabama Appellate Court Mediator Roster – registered in the areas of domestic relations, family law, business/contracts, personal injury, and products liability mediation.
• Birmingham Bar Association – member and prior chair of ADR Section and prior member of Bar Executive Committee; prior service on Family/Domestic Relations Courts Committee.
• Martindale-Hubbell – AV rating by peers for highest level of professional excellence.
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – fellow.
• Alabama Super Lawyers – selected for mediation.
• Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys – selected for mediation.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society – recipient of Tiffany Leadership Award.

Volunteer Activities

• All Saints Episcopal Church – musician at worship services; previous service as a member of youth leadership committee and as high school Sunday School teacher.
• Speaker – regular presenter at continuing legal education seminars.
• Coach – Cumberland School of Law Negotiation Team: 2013-2017; 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 finals of the ABA National Negotiation Competition.
• Resolve 2 Solve – volunteer for program providing dispute resolution skills to students
• Volunteer Mediator – provides volunteer mediation services in Jefferson and Shelby County courts.

Educational Experience

• Cumberland School of Law, Samford University – Birmingham, Alabama – Juris Doctor, May 1995.
• University of South Florida – Tampa, Florida – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, December 1991.