Walter Griess
Walter A. Griess began his legal career after earning his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law (1974). He served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Birmingham (1975–1976), then relocated to Eutaw in 1976 to begin private practice. From 1977 to 1992, he also served Greene County and the 17th Judicial Circuit as County Solicitor and Assistant District Attorney.
Firm Leadership
Formed Griess & Shaw, P.C. with David T. Shaw (1997), which became Griess, Shaw & Willingham, P.C. in 2015.
Professional Service
Former President of the 17th Judicial Circuit Bar Association; member of the Alabama Bar Association,
Farrah Law Society, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Teaching & Training
Former Adjunct Faculty at the University of Alabama School of Law (Trial Advocacy);
attended the National Institute for Trial Advocacy at Harvard Law School (2003).
Admissions
Alabama State Bar (1975) and Georgia State Bar (1987);
licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
315 Main Street, Eutaw, AL 35462