W. Allen Sheehan
Shareholder
Phone
(334) 241-8049
Allen.Sheehan@chlaw.com
Allen Sheehan specializes in complex litigation matters for individual and business clients in both state and federal courts. He has a diverse range of practice areas including civil rights, construction, custody/divorce, probate, labor and employment, wills and trusts, LLC disputes and tax litigation. Allen has experience representing state agencies, small businesses and corporate clients. He is also able to defend criminal matters in municipal and district courts including traffic violations, DUI and city ordinance violations.
Allen joined Capell & Howard in 2007 and began managing the Auburn Division in 2021 to help promote the future growth of the firm in Lee County. As a litigator, Allen handles complex civil and criminal matters for individuals and corporate clients in federal, state and municipal courts throughout Alabama. Allen also represents clients in administrative law cases, probate matters and domestic relations. Having trained in mediation and domestic mediation at the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Allen is registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster.
Allen is a 2007 graduate of Cumberland School of Law and a 2004 graduate of Rhodes College. He is an active member in both Montgomery and Lee County professional communities. Allen is a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and serves as the attorney for Easterseals Alabama. He is married to Elizabeth Utley of Greenville, Alabama, and they have two sons, Ford and Webb, and a daughter, Vivian. Allen enjoys coaching little league, college baseball and craft beer.
Education
J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 2007
B.A., Rhodes College, 2004
Mediation Training, 2023
Domestic Mediation Training, 2023
Bar Admissions
Alabama, 2007
Admitted To Practice
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Honors and Awards
The Best Lawyers in America® – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Insurance
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating Award
Cumberland Scholar of Merit for Evidence
Cumberland Dean’s List (Fall 2004 through Spring 2007)
Four Year Letterman in Football at Rhodes College
Memberships, Affiliations, and Activities
Montgomery County Bar Association
Board of Directors (2015-21); The Docket, Editor (2017-20)
Young Lawyers Section, President (2012-14); Vice President (2010-12)
Federal Bar Association – Montgomery Chapter
President (2017); Vice President (2016, 2019);
Current Board Member (2014-22); Member (2014 – present)
Alabama State Bar
Leadership Forum Class 13 (2017)
Construction Law Section, Executive Council Member (2018)
Montgomery County Volunteer Lawyers Program
Board of Directors (2014); Member (2012-20)
Hugh Maddox American Inn of Court
Barrister; Member (2012-20)
Kiwanis Club of Montgomery
Board of Directors (2013-15); Member (2011-20)
Boy Scouts of America
Friends of Scouting Fundraising Campaign; Chairman (2016)
Eagle Scout (1997)
Ascension Day School
Board of Directors (2017-20)
Services
Administrative Law 
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appeals
Arbitration
Business & Corporate Law
Civil Rights & Constitutional Claims Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Construction & Procurement
Correctional Facilities
Criminal Defense
Domestic Relations
Employment & Labor Relations
Estate Planning, Probate & Trust
Insurance Defense
Litigation
Products Liability
Nonprofit Organizations & Religious Institutions
Mediation
Sports & Entertainment Law
Contact Information
3120 Frederick Road, Suite B
Opelika, Alabama 36801
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
p: (334) 241-8049
f: (334) 323-8888