Gregory Stanley Attorney

10/12/2026

Is a question about your case to Chat GPT or Co-pilot discoverable for use by opposing party? Find out.

First a disclaimer about using AI for legal workAI is no substitute for actual legal research, and it cannot replace the judgment of an attorney. Alabama law is too complex for that. Courts frequently interpret statutes in ways that diverge from their (sometimes conflicting) plain text, and outcomes...

10/12/2026

If you are buying property, even from your neighbor or family, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A VALID RECORDED DEED. A potential client asked us to see why his neighbor's son was claiming that the owned the house the potential client bought years ago. Well, the son inherited it when dad died and there was no recorded deed to the potential client. The potential client only had a contract, no deed. "But I paid the taxes!" Anyone can pay anyone elses taxes and it is just a gift.

09/25/2026

Four months and 20 days from notices to Final Order on Tax Lien Foreclosure! New record.

09/24/2026

Great time on "The Attorneys" TV show discussing property taxes. I'll post when the show airs.

09/24/2026

ALERT: Scammers in Limestone County Alabama selling vacant acreage. ALWAYS use a title company, and always use a closing agent to avoid scams. If the deal is too good to be true, it's too good to be true.

09/16/2026

Leave your kids better off than you were. 🏡 Your home can be the most powerful tool for leaving your children better off — from equity strategies to preserving family legacy. Read our concise 3‑minute guide by attorney Gregory Stanley.

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For most families, the primary residence is the largest asset they will ever own. It is the product of decades of mortgage payments, maintenance, improvements, and financial discipline. Unlike cash, vehicles, or retirement accounts, the home is both an investment and a legacy — a place where equit...

09/04/2026

The Internet and AI is no substitute for asking a real lawyer, but try out Dex to get an idea about property tax investing. Sponsored by ATLASS, The Alabama Tax Lien Association.

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09/03/2026

Private money lending is growing in Alabama and across the country.

It's like the BRRRR Strategy, without the headaches. Private lending is becoming an attractive way for small investors in Alabama to participate in real estate without becoming landlords or house flippers. Instead of dealing with tenants, repairs, or construction risk, a private lender finances some...

09/01/2026

Every few weeks I see Facebook clickbait posts claiming homeowners shouldn’t have to pay property taxes once the mortgage is paid off. It’s a catchy headline—but it’s built on a logical fallacy. Mortgages and property taxes have no relationship to each other. One is a private debt; the other...

08/21/2026

Who’s responsible for your case — a partner, an associate, or someone “of counsel”? Understanding attorney designations matters for responsibility, availability, and oversight. Read our quick guide to Alabama attorney titles and what they mean for you: https://wix.to/ba9AaNQ

Law firms use several professional designations to describe how attorneys relate to the organization. Titles like partner and staff attorney are straightforward, the term "of counsel" is often misunderstood. Clients should understand these distinctions because they directly affect responsibility, av...