Zachary Joseph Peagler

Zachary Peagler has the local education and experience to ensure his familiarity with his clients' needs. A resident of Birmingham, Alabama for more than 20 years, he gained corporate experience as a senior account executive for BellSouth Business Systems before attending law school.

Education and background

Mr. Peagler graduated with his Juris Doctor from the University Of Alabama School Of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy with a minor in business from Auburn University.

During his time at the University Of Alabama School Of Law, Mr. Peagler was an active member of the Defense Lawyer's Association and gained experience abroad at the Australian National University. He was a research assistant to a former circuit court criminal judge, and clerked for a Birmingham-based civil defense firm.

Before becoming a partner at Lakeman & Peagler, Mr. Peagler was an associate at Esters, Sanders & Williams, LLC in Birmingham.

Areas of practice

Mr. Peagler's areas of practice include:

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Auto Accidents

He also assists his clients with:

  • Construction litigation
  • Business formation
  • Contract review and drafting
  • Collections, plaintiff's practice
  • Estate planning
  • Workers' compensation
  • Wills and estates
  • Drug crimes
  • Collections

Admissions and memberships

  • Alabama Bar Association
  • Birmingham Bar Association
  • United States District Court (Northern District, AL)
  • Alabama Workers' Compensation Association
  • Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Alabama Association for Justice
  • Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Mr. Peagler published No More Motions to Compel Medical Treatment in Alabama; Not That There Ever Was in 2007. Also in 2007, Mr. Peagler represented this case in the Alabama Appellate court: Advantage Sales of Alabama, Inc. V. Clemons.

Contact us for a free consultation If you need an attorney to represent or counsel you in legal matters, please contact Lakeman & Peagler online or call 205-588-8631.

1904 Indian Lake Drive Suite 200 | Birmingham, AL 35244 | Phone: 205-588-8631 | Fax: 205-871-9985