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We may work in highly regulated industries like energy, financial services, healthcare and others but really, we’re just people who are eager to navigate a challenge.

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The Latest

Firm News

Balch Partner Grady Moore Named to 2025 Leadership Birmingham Class

The program focuses on educating and empowering community leaders to drive meaningful civic change.

Grady Moore III

September 10, 2024

Firm News

Stan Blanton Named to 2024 “Who’s Who In Law” List by Birmingham Business Journal

Stan has been named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Who’s Who in Law” since 2016.

M. Stanford Blanton

September 3, 2024

Firm News

Tripp Demoss Appointed to Alabama State Bar Committees

This appointment marks Tripp’s second term on both committees.

Robert L. "Tripp" DeMoss III

August 27, 2024

In the Media

Adam Israel Discusses Legal Challenges to the FTC's Noncompete Rule with American City Business Journals

The rule has now been blocked by a federal judge in Texas.

Adam K. Israel

August 21, 2024

In the Media

Russell Dumas Explores Proposals to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Tips with Law360

Russell discussed how these proposals could heighten debates over what qualifies as a tip and affect efforts to remove the tipped subminimum wage.

J. Russell Dumas

August 21, 2024

Speaking Engagements

Phil Buffington Speaks at Alabama Bankers Association CEO Conference

His presentation focused on the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine.

C. Phillip Buffington Jr.

August 19, 2024

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Chambers USA Recognizes 53 Balch Attorneys

Balch attorneys and practices were ranked among best in the USA in the 2024 Chambers USA Legal Guide

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138 Balch Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America's 2025 Guide

6 Balch attorneys were named "Lawyer of the Year".

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We're a dynamic team focused on talent, collaboration, creativity and commitment. By encouraging the constant growth of our team, you will have an opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and engage in meaningful work that pushes boundaries.

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We take great care to cultivate a workforce that embraces the many different perspectives, backgrounds and cultures of our attorneys, staff and profession.

Your Career

At Balch, you have the resources and options you need to fuel your growth. We invest in you, to teach the crucial skills and analytical tactics that place you ahead of the game.

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Latest Insights

Authored Article

Non-Compete Contracts: Legally Undead

Pepper delves into the Federal Trade Commission’s rule to ban nearly all non-competes and the consequences of its recent defeat in a Texas federal court.

September 12, 2024

Insight

Congress' ADVANCE Act on Nuclear Regulation Reform

Stan Blanton discusses what the ADVANCE Act does and why it is important to the energy and utilities industry with Public Utilities Fortnightly.

September 10, 2024

Authored Article

Beyond Chevron: The Future of FERC’s Authority in a Post-Deference Era

August 28, 2024

Video

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Struck Down the FTC’s Noncompete Rule

Our Decision Dive series explores the recent decision in Ryan, LLC v. FTC.

August 22, 2024

Insight

Alabama Enacts Uniform Commercial Receivership Act

The Act seeks to bring more direction and clarity to receivership law.

August 5, 2024

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Balch Business Boost

Balch Business Boost is a program dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs of color and/or women-owned businesses and start-ups by providing free or low-cost legal services.

The program leverages the experience and talents of a full-service law firm to help emerging and established minority- and women-owned businesses navigate legal and entrepreneurial challenges to building and sustaining success, ultimately helping these businesses fuel growth, eliminate barriers and spark momentum.

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Awards

Balch's Nuclear Energy & Electricity Practices Named Among The Best Globally by Chambers Global

Recognized in Most Recommended Law Firm Report & as a Litigation Standout by BTI Consulting

Best Lawyers in America Includes 141 Balch Attorneys in 2024 Guide

Recognized as a Leader in Diversity by the Birmingham Business Journal