Spence Morano

Attorney Profile
At Work - Spence Morano is a shareholder in Leak, Douglas & Morano. He maintains a general commercial practice with a focus on dental and health care contract and transactional matters. He regularly handles medical practice transitions and helps clients do everything from form their companies to litigate shareholder and contractual disputes. Spence regularly undertakes matters involving real estate purchase agreements, commercial leases, and practice sale agreements for both buyers and sellers. He has over twenty-four years’ experience in matters involving business torts, employment matters, and general liability claims. In addition to his commercial work, Spence regularly practices in the Alabama Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals, where he has successfully represented businesses owners and insurers in matters ranging from premises liability to coverage disputes.
At Home - Spence and his wife, Sally Inzer Morano, live in the suburbs of Birmingham with their three children, Ann Winston, 21, Spence Jr., 20, and James, 18. The Moranos are active members of United Canterbury Methodist Church. Outside of work, Spence enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking and attending sporting events.
Education
University of Alabama, B.A., 1998
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D., 2001
Concentration
Commercial Transactions
Dental and Medical Practice Transition
Contract Law Commercial Litigation
Awards & Affiliations
Alabama State Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association
Notable Cases & Clients
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Obtained a confidential, multimillion dollar settlement on behalf of a major Alabama coal producer and royalty owner in a breach of contract action as compensation for coal that could not be efficiently mined due to the presence of a large underground petroleum pipeline.
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Drafted and negotiated dozens of contracts for UAB dental and medical school students, residents and graduates.
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Successfully closed multiple dental and medical office start-ups and transitions.
