ATTORNEYS
Kent M. Lauderdale
PARTNER
BIO
Kent was born and raised in Opelika, Alabama and attended Lee Academy. He served four years in the United States Air Force where he repaired electronic cryptographic equipment for the US Air Force and National Security Agency, operated and maintained the Secure Voice Access system, and held top secret SCI/TK clearance. Kent graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor of science in international business. He taught business and criminal law at the Columbus, Georgia campus of the University of Phoenix. He is fluent in German. Two of his most significant achievements as an attorney are reinstating the towns of Cusseta and Fredonia. He is currently the Mayor of Cusseta, Alabama.
EDUCATION
Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL
J.D. - May 2000
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
B.S. International Business - December 1996
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Academic
Deans List Cumberland School of Law
Parham H. Williams Jr. Freshman Trial Competition
Deans List Auburn University
Deans List Southern Union State Junior College
USAF Awards
Achievement medal
Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
MEMBERSHIPS
Lee County Bar Association
Chambers County Bar Association
Alabama Bar Association
ASB Leadership Forum Class 4, 2008
American Bar Association
United States District Court Middle District of Alabama
United States District Court Northern District of Alabama
INTERESTS
Certified scuba diver, certified soccer referee, running, motorcycling, foreign languages and traveling.
Lauryn A. Lauderdale
PARTNER
BIO
Lauryn A. Lauderdale was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She attended Furman University and walked onto the track and field team, running the 200 meter, 400 meter and relays. She taught business and criminal law at the Columbus Georgia campus of the University of Phoenix. She has practiced law for over 20 years, primarily in the areas of criminal defense, juvenile law, family law and Social Security disability. Lauryn wants to transition to the area of trusts and estates, because she is passionate about helping families create happy and secure futures.
EDUCATION
Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL
J.D. - May 1996
Honors:
Dean’s List
Member of The American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Treasurer of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Who’s Who Among American Law Students 1996
Furman University, Greenville, SC
B.A. Political Science May 1993
Honors:
Dean’s List
Third Place Political Science Senior Honors Thesis
MEMBERSHIPS
Alabama Bar Association, 1996 – Present
ASB Solo and Small Firm Section, 2003 – 2004
ASB Lawyer Referral Section Committee, 2011 – 2013
Leadership Forum Class 5 2009
Lee County Bar Association, 2002 – Present
Chambers County Bar Association, 2005 – Present
United States District Court Middle District of Alabama, 1996 – Present
United States District Court Northern District of Alabama, 1996 – Present
VOLUNTEER
Cusseta Volunteer Rural Fire & Rescue 2003 – Present
The Pilot Club of Opelika, 2003 – 2012
The Achievement Center Foundation, 2004-2005
Quality Assurance Committee Chambers County Department of Human Resources, 2008 – 2013
Domestic Violence Intervention Center, 2011 – Present