Armbrecht Jackson LLP Partners Named to 2026 Southeast Elite by The Legal 500 U.S.

Armbrecht Jackson LLP Partners Named to 2026 Southeast Elite by The Legal 500 U.S.

Mobile, Alabama — May 1, 2026 — Armbrecht Jackson LLP is proud to announce that firm partners Thomas P. Oldweiler, J. Robert Turnipseed, and David D. Anthony have been named to the 2026 Southeast Elite list by The Legal 500 in the Corporate and M&A Practice category.

The London-based The Legal 500 annually recognizes a select group of top attorneys based on results, peer evaluations, and client feedback. This distinction highlights the honorees’ expertise, leadership, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Thomas P. Oldweiler is a business lawyer with a diverse transactional, regulatory, and corporate practice. He regularly handles complex commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. He is also consistently recognized as a leading lawyer in the Southeast for his work in banking law and his representation of financial institutions.

J. Robert Turnipseed focuses his practice on taxation and tax planning, trusts and estates, tax controversies at both the state and federal levels, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, and probate. He has held leadership roles in the Tax Sections of both the American Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar and has authored numerous articles on emerging trends in U.S. tax law.

David D. Anthony is a transactional attorney whose practice centers on trusts and estates, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. His work ranges from advising clients on local estate planning matters to managing complex, multinational transactions.

Published for more than 30 years, The Legal 500 provides comprehensive worldwide coverage of legal services providers across more than 150 jurisdictions. Its research is based on feedback from over 300,000 corporate counsel globally, law firm submissions, interviews with leading private practice attorneys, and analysis conducted by an experienced team of legal market researchers.

About Armbrecht Jackson LLP

Armbrecht Jackson LLP is a full-service law firm serving clients across the Gulf Coast and beyond, offering strategic counsel and legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas, including corporate, litigation, banking, and estate planning

Best Lawyers Ranks Armbrecht Jackson LLP as “Tier 1” in 20 Practice Areas for 2026

Best Lawyers Ranks Armbrecht Jackson LLP as “Tier 1” in 20 Practice Areas for 2026

Armbrecht Jackson LLP was ranked in the Best Lawyers list in the Mobile, Alabama market in 26 practice areas, with 20 receiving a “Tier 1” ranking. The Tier 1 rankings commended the following practice areas:

 

    • Admiralty and Maritime Law
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Bet-the-Company Litigation
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
    • Commercial Finance Law
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Insurance Law
    • Litigation – Banking and Finance
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Litigation – Real Estate
    • Litigation – Trusts and Estates
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
    • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
    • Natural Resources Law
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
    • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
    • Real Estate Law
    • Tax Law
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

 

About the Best Lawyers survey:  The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

 

About Armbrecht Jackson LLP: Armbrecht Jackson LLP is a law firm headquartered in Mobile, Alabama with deep roots in the Gulf Coast and a reputation for delivering high-caliber legal services nationwide. Established in 1897, its attorneys provide strategic business and litigation counsel across a broad spectrum of practice areas, to serve clients in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, and beyond.

Armbrecht Jackson LLP announces new Associates

Armbrecht Jackson LLP announces new Associates

Armbrecht Jackson LLP is pleased to announce that Mitch Dolen and Nathan Pohlman have joined the firm as Associates.

Mr. Dolen practices primarily in areas of business transactions, real estate and finance. He received his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law in 2025 and a B.S. from The University of Alabama in 2019.

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Mr. Pohlman practices primarily in areas of commercial, maritime, and general litigation. He received his J.D. from The University of Alabama School of Law in 2025 and a B.S. from Auburn University in 2022.

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Armbrecht Jackson recognized in 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” by BEST LAWYERS

Armbrecht Jackson recognized in 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” by BEST LAWYERS

Armbrecht Jackson LLP was ranked in the Best Lawyers list in the Mobile, Alabama market in 26 practice areas, with 23 receiving a “Tier 1” ranking. The Tier 1 rankings commended the following practice areas:

  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law – Management Insurance Law
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • Litigation – Labor and Employment Litigation – Real Estate
  • Litigation – Trusts and Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Armbrecht Jackson LLP Welcomes David D. Anthony as New Partner

Armbrecht Jackson LLP Welcomes David D. Anthony as New Partner

Armbrecht Jackson LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of David D. Anthony to Partner, effective January 1st, 2025. This achievement is a testament to David’s outstanding contributions to the firm, expertise in his field, and the commitment he shows to our clients.

David focuses his legal practice on commercial transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, business formation, and regulatory compliance – whether local, state, or federal in nature. He is experienced in various federal regulatory matters including the preparation of securities offerings and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as assisting clients in obtaining certifications from federal agencies such as the U.S. Small Business Administration.

In addition to his corporate practice, David regularly assists clients in estate and succession planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and end-of-life planning documents. His practice also routinely includes the representation of clients in the probate process, whether such representation involves testate or intestate administration of a decedent’s estate.

Prior to joining Armbrecht, David worked in Washington D.C., serving as legislative counsel to Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions on Senate Judiciary Committee where he concentrated on matters of bankruptcy law, international trade, and constitutional issues before working in support of the Acquisition Directorate of the United States Coast Guard. In addition to being licensed to practice law in the states of Alabama and Florida, David is additionally a United States Customs Broker, licensed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.

David is originally from Mobile, Alabama, and has deep roots in the community. He is an active member of the Mobile Bar Association and served as Chair of the Probate Section for 2019. He is also proud to have served as a member of the Government Advocacy Board of the Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama.