Caty H. Richardson
Of Counsel
Phone
(334) 241-8081
Caty.Richardson@chlaw.com
Caty Richardson obtained her bachelor’s degree in Journalism, summa cum laude, from Auburn University in 2001 and her juris doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004. Caty has practiced with the Estate and Tax Sections of Capell & Howard, P.C. since her admittance to the Bar in 2004. In 2011, Caty moved to her hometown of Eufaula, Alabama, and she continues to practice with the firm from Eufaula primarily in the fields of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. She also handles other probate court matters including guardianships, conservatorships, and adoptions.
Attorney Caty Richardson has been appointed to serve on the Eufaula City School Board of Education. Caty served as PTO President for Eufaula Primary School from 2016-2018 and Eufaula Early Learning Center from 2015-2016. She recently received the Liberty Legacy Super Citizen Award from second graders at Eufaula Primary School for her volunteer work. Caty is a member of the Christ Child Circle service organization in Barbour County where she volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club of Eufaula and the Kans for Kids program at Barbour County Schools and Eufaula City Schools, assists with school supplies for city schools and a Circle scholarship for high school seniors, and helps with the back to school clothing sale. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at First United Methodist Church of Eufaula, where she is also a member of the Children’s Ministry Team and a Sunday School teacher. Caty is proud to have served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader since 2012.
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, The University of Alabama School of Law, 2004
B.A., summa cum laude, Auburn University, 2001
Bar Admissions
Alabama, 2004
Honors and Awards
Full Tuition Scholarship, The University of Alabama School of Law, 2001-04
Dean’s Community Service Award
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Golden Key Honor Society
Liberty Legacy Super Citizen Award, 2018
Linda Nunley Award, 2013-2014
Publications and Lectures
Catherine H. Richardson, A “Rest in Peace” Guide of Estate Planning Ethics, 28 J. LEGAL PROF. 217 (2003-04)
RICHARD ERNSBERGER, BRAGGING RIGHTS: A SEASON INSIDE THE SEC (1999) (contributing reporter)
Memberships, Affiliations, and Activities
Alabama State Bar
Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
First United Methodist Church Eufaula Board of Trustees, Chairperson
Education Work Area, Chairperson
Sunday School Teacher
Vacation Bible School, Volunteer
FUMC Building Tomorrow Together Capital Campaign, Co-Chair
Children’s Mission Camp, Founder
Spearheaded Nursery Renovation Project
Christ Child Circle Service Organization
Eufaula Pilgrimage, Volunteer
Boys and Girls Club, Volunteer
Reading Partner, Eufaula City Schools
Girl Scout Troop Leader, 2012-present
Eufaula Parks & Recreation, Volunteer
Eufaula MLK Day of Service, Volunteer
Montgomery Estate Planning Council, Board Member (2006-2007)
Compass Bank Young Executives Board (2005-2007)
Junior League of Montgomery (2005-2007)
Junior League of Birmingham (2007-2011)
Kappa Delta Social Sorority
Contact Information
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
p: (334) 241-8081
f: (334) 323-8888