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James Parrish Coleman

Partner

James Parrish Coleman was born on August 23, 1955, in Jackson, MS. He and his wife, Frances, live in Silverhill, AL. He is a 1977 graduate of Loyola University with a degree in journalism. He worked as a newspaper reporter, operated his family's marine supply business, and was a sales representative for a large manufacturer before attending law school at Birmingham School of Law.

He graduated and was admitted to the Alabama Bar in 2006. He started work as an associate at Murchison & Howard, LLC in Foley, AL, and opened his own firm in July 2012. He is registered with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution. He is an avid cook and an active volunteer for the United States Coast Guard as a legal assistance attorney for the United States Coast Guard, District 8 (CR). His son, James Parrish Coleman III, is his law partner.

James Parrish Coleman III

Partner

James Parrish Coleman III is a native of Baldwin County, AL. He attended St. Patrick Catholic School in Robertsdale and graduated from McGill-Toolen in Mobile. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, from Springhill College, his Master of Arts in English Literature from The University of Virginia, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University in New Orleans. Before attending law school, James worked in public relations and handled both political campaigns and business clients.

James was a member of Loyola's National Trial Advocacy Team and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in October 2014. He was admitted to the Alabama Bar in April 2015. He is married to Mary Wittendorfer Coleman. They and their two children, Adele and James IV, live in Montrose, AL.

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Lynn F. McConnell

OF Counsel

Lynn F. McConnell graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 1985 and from Wake Forest University Law School in 1988. She moved to Fairhope from New Orleans in 1994 and began her solo family law practice in 2006 once her youngest child entered school. She associated as Of Counsel with the firm in the fall of 2023 after working with the Colemans as colleagues for many years. Lynn has four adult children and she and her husband, James Vincent McConnell, III, enjoy their four grandsons, who all fortunately reside nearby.

Lynn conducts mediation of initial and post-judgment domestic relations and custody matters after completion of specific training in divorce, family, and domestic violence issues. She was recently certified as an appellate mediator. She is frequently appointed by the judges to act as a guardian ad litem where it is appropriate to have an advocate dedicated to a child’s best interest, as her passion is to provide a voice to the children who find themselves the subject of a court proceeding through no fault of their own.

Lynn is registered with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, and she currently serves as Secretary and Chairperson of the Domestic Relations Committee for the Baldwin County Bar Association.

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Mary Beth Mantiply

Mary Beth Mantiply grew up in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, graduating from Bishop Toolen High School and then Spring Hill College. After obtaining her law degree from the University of Alabama, she returned to practice law in Southern Alabama. This is where her roots are—roots that form the basis of a career and legal practice representing the community of Southern Alabama—her home.

Early in her career, Mary Beth practiced law in a firm of highly competent lawyers who primarily represented large insurance companies. There she learned from some of the best and brightest in the legal profession about how to prepare and try a case. She also saw what it meant to represent the little guy against big corporate interests and how it's often the little guy who gets lost in the legal battle. On occasion, the “little guy” was a good-sized local business, but when litigating with a multinational corporation or insurance company, they were still the little guy in comparison. These experiences helped her realize that she did not want to work for faceless corporations in far-away places; rather, her vision was to represent the local businesses and people she knew and grew up with. And so, in 1987, she opened her own law office, handling local legal issues in almost every area of civil practice—civil trials, appeals, business practice, probate, real estate, insurance issues, and environmental.

Mary Beth’s career and legal passion have been shaped by several tragedies that occurred over the years. She personally witnessed the life-altering impacts that globally produced and distributed defective products, drugs, and devices can have on families, friends, and neighbors. Lives were forever altered when a loved one became a quadriplegic due to a defectively designed GM van, when another died due to a defective dialysis solution, and when three members of a local family died of hypothermia when their boat sank due to a defective drain plate system. These and more cases prompted her to realize that she must also practice law beyond just the borders of Alabama to best serve her clients and obtain justice against those causing injuries and damage—no matter how far-reaching the cause might be. Her practice today still serves individuals and businesses with local issues, some of whom have been loyal clients for over 30 years. In addition, she has been involved in litigation in jurisdictions across the country for the past ten years.

Mary Beth’s philosophy about client-attorney relationships is deeply rooted in community. Often, the adverse party is represented by a veritable stable of lawyers and the amount of travel and documentary evidence makes it mandatory that other lawyers be enlisted to assist. In addition to Mary Beth, there are now two highly respected and experienced lawyers practicing in her Daphne office. She also maintains professional relationships with firms across the country that have similar values and points of view. Whether independently representing a client or teaming with other lawyers with specific expertise, her philosophy is to always put forth the very best efforts to represent her clients and obtain justice.

In her words, "Making a positive difference in my clients’ lives will always be my first and foremost goal."

Adele Mantiply

Adele Mantiply graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2016. She went on to receive her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2019.

While in law school, she served on the Editorial Board of the University of Alabama Law Review, receiving the award for Best Case Note in 2017; was in the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society; was President of the Student Farrah Law Society; and was an advocate on the National Trial Advocacy Competition Team. During her time in law school, she clerked for numerous plaintiff firms, where she gained invaluable experience helping injured plaintiffs.

She is admitted to practice law in the state of Alabama. Adele loves to spend time with her family, especially her baby girl, in her spare time.

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Whitney Bell

Master Chief Paralegal

Whitney N. Bell is a native of Texas and the master chief paralegal who manages our office. She graduated from Coastal Alabama Community College with her associate degree in physical science of paralegal and is currently studying for her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of South Alabama. She is responsible for many duties that hold our firm together, such as drafting pleadings, handling the relationships with clients and other attorneys, discovery, criminal and district court pleadings, and trial preparation. She loves anything outdoors, attending/working concerts, and spending time with her family and her son. She and her son Bentley live in Spanish Fort, AL.

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Abby Jay

Paralegal

Abby Jay is originally from London, England, and has been a certified paralegal for family law and business mediator for the last 12 years. For the last 11 years, she has worked in family and criminal defense in Mobile and Baldwin County, AL. She and her husband have been married for 7 years and she is a mother to six children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for her family, visiting the beach, and hunting during the season.

Nicol Santos

Office Administrator

Odalis Nicol Santos is a native of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Who was raised here in Baldwin County since 2002? Graduating from Foley High School, class of 2018, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is a coordinate bilingual in English and Spanish. She is responsible for scheduling and communication with clients. Her knowledge of Spanish and lifelong immersion in Hispanic culture allow us to effectively serve the Hispanic residents of our communities.

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rENEE sMITH

Paralegal

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J.P. Coleman Law, LLC

Phone Number: (251) 947-6247

Address: 22787 State Highway 59 South Robertsdale, AL 36567

151 Fly Creek Ave Suite 419 Fairhope AL 36532