Concentration:

Mr. Arnold was admitted to practice law in November, 1974, and has earned recognition as one of Alabama’s pre-eminent matrimonial attorneys. He concentrates in financially and legally complex matrimonial matters as well as disputed child custody matters.

Mr. Arnold practices regularly in the Alabama State Courts, primarily in Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa counties. His skills as a trial attorney and his ability to achieve settlements, either through direct negotiation or mediation, have well served his clients’ interests for many years.

Mr. Arnold has participated in numerous significant and precedent–setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels.

Prior to White Arnold & Dowd:

From 1993 – 2003, Mr. Arnold was affiliated as a solo practitioner with White, Dunn and Booker, the predecessor to White Arnold & Dowd.

From 1979 – 1993, Mr. Arnold was a partner in the firm of Durward and Arnold, concentrating solely in the area of matrimonial law.

From 1974 – 1979, Mr. Arnold was a partner in the firm of Jones, Arnold & Roden, engaging in a broad general practice resulting in the beginning of his specialization in matrimonial law.

Education and Honors:

Graduate of Indian Springs School (1966)

University of Alabama, B.S. Finance (1971)

Samford University Cumberland School of Law, J.D. (1974)

United States Army – Fort Sill, OK – Field Artillery; 1974. Transferred to Active Reserves and discharged with the rank of Captain.

Honors and Accomplishments:

Certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Family Law Specialist, 2002

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1982; Board of Governors, 1999 to 2006; Faculty Member since 1998.

Director, AAML Foundation

Birmingham MS Leadership Class of 2008

Co-founder, Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar Association; served as its third President.

Co-founder, Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; served as its President.

Super Lawyers of Alabama, 2008

The Best Lawyers in America (1986 —)

Birmingham Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2005–2007 (Matrimonial Law)

Birmingham Magazine’s “Top Divorce Attorneys”

Supreme Court of Alabama, Guidelines Committee, 1984 to present