Practice Areas:
Elder Law • Estate Planning • Medicaid & Nursing Home Applications • Probate • Guardianship
Office Location:
Law Offices of C. Blake West
1701 Main Ave SW, Suite 5
Cullman, AL 35055
📞 (256) 798-0320
Alternate Office:
417 4th Ave SW, Suite 270
Cullman, AL 35055
📞 (256) 734-0026
🧠 About Blake
With over 30 years of legal experience, Clarence Blake West is one of Cullman’s most recognized elder law attorneys. He has devoted the last decade exclusively to estate planning and elder care, helping families protect assets, qualify for Medicaid, and navigate complex probate and guardianship matters.
Blake is known for his educational seminars, which demystify estate planning and empower clients to make informed decisions. His approach is deeply personal—shaped by his own experience helping aging relatives—and he’s praised for his compassion, clarity, and dedication.
⚖️ Legal Services Offered
- Medicaid Planning: Asset protection and nursing home qualification
- Estate Planning: Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives
- Probate & Heirship: Estate administration and inheritance resolution
- Guardianship: Securing and contesting guardianship arrangements
- Elder Law: Long-term care planning and veterans’ benefits
Blake’s office offers free 15-minute consultations, accepts cash, check, and credit card, and is known for saving families thousands in long-term care costs.
🏛️ Credentials & Recognition
- Licensed in Alabama since 1992
- JD, Birmingham School of Law (1992)
- BS, Auburn University (1986)
- Former Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama (2008–2014)
- Past President, Cullman County Bar Association
- President, Cullman City Schools Foundation (3 years)
- Volunteer of the Year – American Cancer Society (2008)
- National Heart of Relay Winner (2006)
- 5.0/5.0 Avvo rating from client reviews
📄 Intake & Consultation
Clients preparing for Medicaid, probate, or estate planning matters can begin with our intake packets to streamline their consultation. Blake’s office is known for thorough documentation, strategic planning, and empathetic service.
📍 Map & Directions
Both offices are located in downtown Cullman and listed on our Attorney Locator Map. Business hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.