Business Law – Contracts – Mediation – Commercial Real Estate – Probate
Brian Pugh is the founding attorney of The Pugh Firm, LLC in Mobile, Alabama, where he serves the business community in all of Alabama with legal advice and legal services. An Alabama native, Brian earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Alabama and his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. After law school, he moved back to Mobile to begin his legal career at respected regional firms, where he built a strong foundation in business law, contracts, and real estate matters before launching his own firm.
Brian also served as in-house Corporate Counsel for two prominent corporations based in Mobile and their related entities. Brian is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business managers throughout the Gulf Coast region, helping them choose the right legal structure, draft and negotiate contracts, and navigate the complexities of operating and growing a business. He is admitted to practice in Alabama and brings more than two decades of experience to his clients.
Outside the office, Brian is active in the local business and civic community. He has coached youth sports and volunteered with his Church and other non-profit entities. Brian and his family enjoy fishing, boating, trips to the beaches and the great outdoors in the Southeast.
Business Law & Formation
Whether you’re launching a new company or restructuring an existing one, having a solid legal foundation and structure is critical. We assist entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses in selecting the right entity structure, drafting and filing formation documents, creating operating or shareholder agreements, and ensuring compliance with local and state regulations. Our approach is both strategic and practical, helping you minimize risk while setting your business up for long-term success. We take the time to understand your goals and tailor our services accordingly. From LLCs and corporations to partnerships and nonprofits, we’ll help you get organized, protected, and positioned for success.
Contract Negotiations
A well-drafted contract is more than a formality—it’s your best protection in business. We assist clients with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts of all kinds, including vendor agreements, service contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and partnership terms. Our goal is to ensure your rights are protected, your obligations are clear, and your risk is minimized—before you sign anything. We don’t just “redline” documents; we help you understand what clauses means for your specific situation and how it could impact your risks and profitability. Whether you’re dealing with a simple agreement or a high-stakes negotiation, we work to give you leverage and peace of mind.
Real Estate Agreements
Commercial and investment real estate transactions carry unique risks and legal challenges. We represent buyers, sellers, and investors in negotiating and drafting clear, enforceable agreements for purchases, sales, leases, and development projects. From due diligence and title issues to zoning considerations and financing, we help you navigate every stage of the transaction with clarity and confidence. Whether it’s your first property or part of a larger portfolio, our focus is on protecting your interests and ensuring the deal closes smoothly. We understand the local landscape—Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington Counties—and we tailor every agreement to reflect both legal requirements and real-world realities.
Mediation
For many years Brian Pugh has respected and appreciated the many positive benefits of mediating civil cases. He has been very fortunate to work with some excellent mediators and lawyers during his career and he has learned from each of them. Many lawyers with whom he discussed his plans to serve as a mediator were very supportive and two highly respected lawyers told Brian that they thought he had a good personality and great experience to be a successful mediator. Brian has registered for a twenty-hour civil mediator training course during August 2025 so that he can gain additional knowledge and experience. After completing the course Brian will be eligible to be listed on the state roster for civil mediators maintained by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution. However, he has verified that he is currently eligible to serve as a mediator based upon his civil litigation experience before completing that course.
*No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
During his career Brian Pugh has advised and represented clients and businesses based in McIntosh, Mount Vernon, Saraland, Chickasaw, Semmes, Mobile, Irvington, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Lillian, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and many other locations in Alabama.