About David C.
David C. Hilyer is an attorney licensed to practice in Alabama. He built his academic foundation at Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1993 and a Juris Doctor in 1997. That combination of business and legal training informs his approach to clients and casework.
Hilyer’s time at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law came at a moment when many law schools emphasized practical skills alongside doctrine. He arrived with a business degree and left with a law degree four years later. Those years shaped how he evaluates commercial problems and lends structure to legal strategy.
By 2002 Hilyer was working as a lawyer at Craddock Davis and Krause, LLP. Records indicate his association with that firm during that year. His work there placed him in a small-firm environment where matters often required both legal analysis and practical problem-solving. Colleagues from similar practices describe that setting as one that exposes lawyers to a range of client needs.
Over the course of his career Hilyer has combined legal training with an understanding of business concepts. That background can affect how an attorney handles client counseling, contract review and dispute assessment. He has practiced under Alabama’s legal framework and has engaged with the state’s civil and commercial systems.
Hilyer’s professional timeline, as available, shows steady involvement in private practice. He has moved between roles that demand both courtroom preparation and transactional thought. Those roles call on clear writing, attention to detail and an ability to translate complex legal rules into actionable advice for clients.
Outside of casework, attorneys who share Hilyer’s educational mix often find that a business degree helps when managing client expectations and firm operations. The two disciplines intersect in budgeting, negotiation and in setting realistic timelines for resolution. Hilyer’s career reflects that intersection.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law in Alabama. He remains active in legal work that draws on both his law degree and his undergraduate training in business administration.
