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Meet Our Team

Divorce and family law matters are never easy and it can be a confusing and stressful experience. We understand what you are feeling and we are here to listen and guide you.

For the last 12 years, the expert divorce attorneys of our family law office in Mobile, Alabama have helped over 1,000 clients by providing family law services and representation needed to successfully navigate divorce in Mobile, AL. That is why we are voted Best Divorce Attorney in Mobile. Alison Herlihy is a registered domestic relations mediator and a certified guardian ad litem, which means a judge appoints her to represent the best interests of children.

Your family’s safety and stability are our number one focus. Meet our experienced divorce lawyers in Mobile, Alabama here at Herlihy Family Law firm.

Alison Baxter Herlihy, Attorney

Alison Herlihy - Divorce AttorneyFamily law attorney Alison Herlihy is a native of Mobile, Alabama. Alison has engaged in the private practice of family law since 2005, focusing primarily on domestic relations, divorce and child support, child custody law, adoption law, juvenile, probate practice, and wills.

Alison Baxter Herlihy earned the prestigious AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes attorneys for the highest levels of legal ability and professional ethical standards. Alison is a certified Guardian Ad Litem. In 2015, Alison became a Registered Mediator on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster, in both general and domestic relations mediation.  

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Walter Gewin, Attorney

Walter Gewin - Divorce AttorneyAttorney Walter Gewin is a native of Mobile, Alabama. After graduation from law school, Walter clerked for Circuit Court Judge John Lockett before pursuing a career in the private practice of law. Initially, practicing a wide variety of law; Walter’s practice has become more focused on family law, including juvenile, probate, and domestic relations matters. Walter also currently serves as a certified Guardian Ad Litem in Dependency, Delinquency, and Domestic Relations matters.

Walter graduated from UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile. After high school, he attended the University of Alabama where he graduated in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in General Business.

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Anna Eden, Attorney

Anna Eden - Divorce AttorneyAttorney Anna Eden is a native of Mobile, Alabama. Prior to joining Herlihy Family Law, Anna worked as a law clerk for Circuit Court Judges Michael Windom and Michael Sherman. It was during her time clerking for Judge Sherman that Anna discovered her passion for helping people navigate the complex and emotional issues involved in family law.

Anna aids in the representation of individuals across a variety of family law issues, including divorce and child support, juvenile law, child custody law, probate, and wills.

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Heather Dennis, Paralegal

Heather Dennis - Herlihy Family Law Divorce AttorneysHeather Dennis is a native to Mobile, Alabama. She attended Murphy High School where she spent all four years on Color Gaurd as part of the Mighty Marching Panther Band.

She also performed on the Murphy High School Winter Guard team all four years. Heather graduated with Honors from Murphy in 2012 and went on to study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Originally a Chemistry Major, Heather switched to English and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelors in English Literature and a Minor in Sociology. Heather enjoys rock climbing, travel, food (Pho and Curry are her favorites), and tattoos.

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Jill Chancey, Legal Intake Specialist

Jill Chancey - Legal Intake SpecialistJill Chancey is a New Orleans native who has called Mobile home since 2019.  She attended Trinity University in San Antonio, majoring in Art History and English.  She also has an MA and a PhD in Art History.  After earning a certificate in Paralegal Studies, she pivoted to the legal profession after several decades as an art historian.  In her free time she enjoys science fiction, art museums, and collecting and reselling vintage design.