James R. "Spud" Seale

4.4 (32 reviews )

Montgomery Alabama United States

Arbitration Education Law Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018

About James

Mr. Seale has 45 years of experience and represents the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, boards of education, including five as general counsel, construction companies, contractors and architects, in a variety of legal matters including labor employment/Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), business contracts, and civil rights matters. Additionally, he regularly serves as an arbitrator and mediator, representing clients in arbitration and mediation disputes. He is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, United States Claims Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Education Law

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Education

The University of Alabama

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

32 Reviews

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Cody Lakin

Jan 26, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at James R. "Spud" Seale's legal practice

I've worked with a few lawyers in Montgomery over the years, but James R. "Spud" Seale stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times...

Eula Hane

Jan 26, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at James R. "Spud" Seale in Montgomery - they are amazing

Best lawyer for Arbitration law in Montgomery. Period. I've seen others, but James R. "Spud" Seale is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I am...

Cornelius Ledner

Jan 26, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - James R. "Spud" Seale provided excellent service throughout

I appreciate how James R. "Spud" Seale handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Arbitration law matter. They are obviously very experienced and kn...

Cecilia Abernathy

Jan 26, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at James R. "Spud" Seale in Montgomery - they are amazing

Really glad I found James R. "Spud" Seale for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you'r...

Jerald Stoltenberg

Jan 26, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at James R. "Spud" Seale's firm

James R. "Spud" Seale has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my...