Mr. Vaughan Drinkard, Jr.

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Mr. Vaughan Drinkard, Jr.: Attorney with Drinkard & Barber, P.C.
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Biography

Vaughan Drinkard, Jr., a native of Mobile, Alabama, is a highly accomplished attorney and the founding partner of the prestigious law firm, Drinkard & Barber, P.C. With a primary focus on trusts, estates, and probate, he has built a stellar reputation in his field. Mr. Drinkard obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Springhill College in 1973 and went on to graduate cum laude with a Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law in 1977. He commenced his legal career in Alabama the same year.

Even during his second year as a law student, Mr. Drinkard demonstrated his expertise by crafting his first trust for his grandfather, who desired to circumvent probate court. Since that initial trust document, he has successfully prepared numerous trusts for clients throughout Alabama. His clients not only seek to avoid the burdensome probate court process but also strive to leverage the various advantages of the revocable living trust. While Mr. Drinkard relishes the challenge and intricacies of estate planning for affluent individuals, he possesses an equal passion for assisting hard-working families in establishing trusts to secure the welfare of themselves and their loved ones.

In 1972, Mr. Drinkard married Linda Roan, and together they have been blessed with two daughters and five grandchildren. He remains actively involved in his church, as well as various legal and civic organizations. Beyond his legal prowess, Mr. Drinkard is a certified Master Gardener, known for his remarkable skills in horticulture. He single-handedly designed and established a local community garden, where he frequently conducts seminars on diverse topics, including grafting and other subjects of horticultural interest.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Estate Planning
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Simple and Complex Estates
  • Wills and Trusts
  • Probate Administration (Testate)
  • Corporate Entity Formation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Springhill College, B.A., 1973
Law School Attended:
Birmingham School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Year of First Admission:
1977
Admission:
1977, Alabama; 1977, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Memberships:
Mobile Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
ISLN:
907750350

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/02/23 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/24/23 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/24/23 in Wills and Probate

    Excellent lawyer and advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/24/23 in Estate Planning

    Excellent lawyer and advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/19/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Vaughan Drinkard is one of the most experienced and most-trusted members of our bar, a reputation he has built for nearly 50 years. I have worked with Vaughan many times on behalf of mutual clients, and he is unquestionably of superior capability in... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/18/23 in Wills and Probate

    a very attentive and compassionate attorney, mindful of the needs of the client

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 09/15/23 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 09/15/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Extremely intelligent and thoroughly knowledgeable in the law. Completely respected at the highest level by both lawyers and judges he has encountered. Professionalism is at the very top.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 09/15/23 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Mr. Vaughan Drinkard, Jr. for more than 35 years. Mr. Drinkard is an excellent attorney and is highly regarded in the profession. He has an exemplary moral character and is truly a person of the highest integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/15/23 in Trusts and Estates

    I have known Vaughan for over 46 years and have observed him in and out of court. He has demonstrated excellent law knowledge and has always conducted himself honorably and professionally. He is well-known among his peers for his professional manne... Read more

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