BY KADIE VICK
THE LAFAYETTE SUN
LAFAYETTE — Trip Walton uses his law firm to represent the LaFayette community in a way that only a former Golden Gloves Heavyweight Boxing Champion can — with a fighter’s mindset.
“We offer aggressive legal representation,” Walton said. “We fight hard for individuals who have been injured or wrongfully accused, ensuring they are treated fairly by the legal system, insurance companies and corporations.”
Walton said he aims to provide accessible, local law services to community members.
“We offer trusted local guidance as a hometown firm rooted in Auburn, Opelika and Chambers County,” he said. “We provide honest, straightforward advice to help our neighbors navigate complex legal challenges, and we offer accessibility and communication.”
He also said clear communication is important.
“We believe in clear communication, no call centers, no run around. Our clients work directly with their attorney and legal team. We offer education through our blog, our podcast and speaking engagements.”
When representing community members who have been through traumatic circumstances and are dealing with injury or loss, Walton said his team can handle the situations with care and concern.
“We strive to help residents better understand their legal rights and responsibilities, and we offer support when it matters most. When someone is recovering from a serious car crash or facing criminal charges, we step in during life’s most difficult moments to offer both legal and emotional support,” Walton said. “Some of our clients are paralyzed. Some of our clients are partially paralyzed, and so it’s a major undertaking to help them get what they deserve in these types of cases so they can survive and their families can thrive.”
As a former boxer, Walton is proud to bring a fighter’s mentality into his cases, and he uses his passion for health and fitness to encourage his team to not just work together but work out together.
“I’m a former Golden Glove heavyweight champion, so I bring a fighter’s mentality into every case that we take,” Walton said. “Health and fitness are big parts of my life. I believe that mental sharpness and physical fitness go hand in hand, which is why we even have a gym here in the office for our team to stay active. I’m passionate about what I do, but I know how to keep life in balance.”
This team mentality helps prepare the attorneys at Walton Law Firm to defend their clients and their future.
“We have a team atmosphere,” Walton said. “Every person in our office has one goal: treat clients like people, not case numbers. We listen, we care and we fight like hell when someone’s future is on the line.”
As a native to the East Alabama area, Walton is proud to bring his expertise in law to his hometown and invest in his community.
“I grew up in LaFayette,” he said. “I completed my undergraduate degree at Auburn University. I went to law school at the University of Alabama. I care deeply about my faith, my family and my community, so I am not just someone who works here. I was born here, raised here and went to college here. Now I currently live here, and I’m invested in the people of East Alabama and West Georgia.”
Walton said he wants his clients to know that he is part of the community and that he is connected to their desires and values.
“We’re not snobby — we’re all about real people, because we are real people,” he said. “We’re not big a outfit from out of town with our headquarters in some big city. We’re rooted here in the community. We know the main roads, the back roads, the people, the values here and that connection drives everything we do.”
Along with fighting for his clients, Walton said he always aims to give back to the community.
“Our mission is simple but powerful: to fight for the people, not for the powerful. I’ve always thought, if you are successful, you need to give back to the community and those who are less fortunate. So that’s what we do. It’s part of our mission,” he said.
Walton stressed that he wants the community to know that Walton Law Firm will fight for the little guy and defend them against the institution that has harmed them.
“We protect the rights of everyday citizens, whether they’re seriously injured or facing criminal prosecution and we ensure they’re not taken advantage of by the system,” Walton said. “We stand up against big insurance companies and big corporations. Our firm is not afraid to take cases to trial and get the clients what they deserve. We serve with integrity, passion and purpose. Our clients deserve high-quality, aggressive legal advocacy rooted in ethics and compassion, which is what we do, and we’re committed to being a true hometown firm. Our motto, which I took from my daddy’s speech to me on my first day of first grade in LaFayette, is ‘We don’t start the fight, we finish it.’”
To contact Walton Law Firm, visit the website www.waltonlaw.com/ or visit Walton Law Firm on Facebook.
