About Richard L.
Richard L. DeWeese built a steady path to the bar that began in the small lecture halls of the University of Montevallo and led to a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. He earned a B.A. in English in 2001, then returned to Alabama for law school, earning his J.D. in 2007. Those years shaped his approach to legal writing and courtroom work. They also set the stage for a practice that crosses state lines.
After law school he entered the Georgia bar in 2007 and spent the next years establishing himself in that jurisdiction. He became a member of the State Bar of Georgia the same year. Later, he added Alabama admission in 2015 and joined the Alabama State Bar. Those dual admissions allow him to handle matters that require experience in both states. Membership in each bar has remained current through 2026.
His professional timeline includes the launch of DeWeese & Bae LLC in 2023. The firm bears his name and represents his most recent endeavor in private practice. Records list him at that firm beginning in 2023. Prior listings show sustained activity in Georgia before his formal association in Alabama, and his move into a firm structure reflects a transition from earlier solo or small-firm work to a partnership model.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in the office and direct in court. He applies skills developed in law school—close reading of text, careful drafting and a willingness to argument—to the everyday business of representing clients. He maintains active memberships in the two state bars and participates in regular continuing legal education to stay current with changes in state law. That habit keeps him prepared for filings, hearings and the procedural details that determine outcomes.
Clients and other lawyers see DeWeese as steady rather than flashy. He keeps to straightforward counsel and clear timelines. He prefers concrete next steps and practical advice. In court, he has delivered oral arguments and handled filings in both Alabama and Georgia. Outside the courtroom he handles negotiations, prepares pleadings and advises clients on procedural and substantive questions that come up in regional practice.
He founded or joined DeWeese & Bae LLC in 2023 and remains there as of 2026. He is admitted to practice in Georgia (2007) and Alabama (2015) and keeps his bar memberships current. He concentrates his practice on legal matters in Alabama and Georgia.
