Gerard J. Durward - Birmingham, AL
Attorney at Durward & Durward, Attorneys at Law
Family Law Lawyers in Birmingham, AL
2140 11th Avenue South Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35205
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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60
Years
Experience
Birmingham Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Custody & Visitation
- Child Support
- Adoption
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, 1983 to present
- Selected as Alabama Super Lawyer, 2009-2013
- Birmingham Bar Association Lifetime Achievement Award , 2019 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Gerard J. Durward
Included on the 2013 Alabama Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2012 Alabama Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Alabama Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Alabama Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Alabama Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Birmingham School of Law,
Birmingham,
Alabama, 1966
LL.B.
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Birmingham School of Law,
Birmingham,
Alabama, 1966
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Non Legal Education
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Paul Smith College, 1957
A.A.S. - University of Maryland
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Paul Smith College, 1957
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Gerard J. Durward, P.C., Owner, 2003 - 2004
- Durward & Arnold, Partner, 1979 - 2003
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 1966
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
Other Affiliations
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1979 - Present (Fellow)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1990 - 1996 (Board of Governor's)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1990 - 1991 (Budget and Finance Chair)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2004 - 2005 (President, Alabama chapter)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2003 - 2004 (President-Elect Alabama chapter)
- International Academy of Family Lawyers, 1989 - Present (Fellow)
- International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2007 - 2012 (Board of Managers, U.S.A. Chapter)
- The American College of Family Trial Lawyers, 1994 - Present (Diplomate)
- Birmingham Bar Association, 1987 - 1988 (President)
- Birmingham Bar Association, 1986 - 1987 (President-Elect)
- Birmingham Bar Association, 1981 (Secretary Treasurer)
- Birmingham Bar Association, 1976 - 1978 (Executive Committee)
- Alabama Law Foundation
- Alabama State Bar Family Law Section
Contact
2140 11th Avenue South
Suite 415
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: 205-791-7260
Fax: 205-324-6656
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.durwardlaw.com
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