Daniel Shawn Pickens

About Daniel

Daniel Shawn Pickens was born and raised in Sheffield, AL, graduating from Sheffield High School in 2009. He earned a degree in General Studies from Calhoun Community College, where he played golf, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of West Alabama in 2019, where he was recognized as the University Scholar in Finance. He received his law degree from Birmingham School of Law in December 2022, where he was awarded the Outstanding 1L award, inducted into the Judge Hugh Locke Honor Society, named a 'BSL Star,' and achieved the highest grade in several courses including Torts I, Contracts I, Legal Methods, Civil Procedure I, Evidence I, and Domestic Relations. Prior to his legal career, he spent several years as a Firefighter with the City of Madison, becoming an Advanced EMT, and also coached women's golf at Calhoun Community College, leading his team to be named the ACCC Academic Team of the Year. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, hiking, reading, and playing chess. His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, real estate law, personal injury, business, and contract law.

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