William Curtis Curt Gwathney

Public Finance Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Birmingham, Alabama

24+ years experience

Balch & Bingham LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

205-251-8100

https://www.balch.com/professionals/g/gwathney-curt

1901 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 1500, Birmingham, AL 35203-4642

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Bio

William Curtis Gwathney III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law.William Curtis, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William Curtis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. William Curtis Gwathney III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law.William Curtis, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William Curtis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. William Curtis Gwathney III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. William Curtis, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William Curtis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Alabama

State Capital

Montgomery

Highest Court

Alabama Supreme Court

Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Birmingham (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Birmingham (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Birmingham (2019)
Recognized: Public Finance Law
Practice Area: Corporate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2001
University of Virginia, MA, graduated 1995
Auburn University, BSBA, graduated 1993

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Reviews

Robert Walker

3 months ago

Competent but communication could be more consistent

Mr. Gwathney handled a complex municipal bond issuance for our local development authority. His deep expertise in public finance law is evident, and his recognition as Lawyer of the Year is well-deserved. The legal work was thorough. However, response times were sometimes longer than expected, and we occasionally felt out of the loop on minor procedural updates. For high-stakes matters, his 24 years of experience at Balch & Bingham is a definite asset, though the client service aspect felt merely adequate.