AL HR230

Commends William Z. "Bill" Messer for outstanding professional achievement and exemplary conduct in the legal profession.

Recognizes Messer's educational accomplishments including a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Religion from Swarthmore College and a Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law, earned in 1982.

Notes Messer's professional credentials including law licenses in Alabama and Georgia, admission to practice before all Alabama federal district courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Highlights Messer's career as litigation director of a statewide legal services program, partner at Varley and Messer, L.L.P. since April 1998, and Judiciary Analyst since 2008.

Honors Messer for his widespread respect, tireless dedication, and exceptional abilities in service to the State of Alabama.