Brian M. Cloud

Brian M. Cloud is managing partner at Cloud Willis & Ellis LLC in Birmingham, Alabama. His practice includes corporate law, commercial real estate, and creditors’ rights, along with other civil legal matters. He advises clients on business and property-related questions and works on disputes involving financial obligations. His background includes developing a firm practice in Alabama after earlier work in Atlanta, giving him experience with commercial clients and the legal issues that arise across business transactions and litigation.

Brian received a B.A. in History and Government from the University of Notre Dame. In 2001, he earned a J.D., with honors, from Cumberland School of Law and an M.B.A. from Samford University. The combination of legal and business education supports his work with corporate matters, real estate arrangements, and creditors’ rights. He was admitted to the Georgia bar in 2001 and the Alabama bar in 2003, providing a foundation for representing clients across state lines.

Brian began his career with a large law firm in Atlanta before helping establish a Birmingham-based legal practice in 2003. His experience includes real estate matters, corporate representation, and disputes or proceedings involving creditor claims. He practices in state and federal courts and has developed a regional practice with clients facing a range of commercial legal needs. His combination of transactional and courtroom experience informs the way he addresses financial and property disputes.

Brian M. Cloud is licensed in Alabama and Georgia and maintains a practice focused on helping businesses and other clients address legal obligations. His professional background reflects long-term involvement in corporate, real estate, and creditor-related legal work. He draws on both legal and business training to help clients analyze commercial risks, protect their interests, and work through disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Cloud & Willis, LLC
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, Birmingham Bar Association
• Member, NACB (National Creditors Bar Association)
• Member, Birmingham Business Alliance
• Member, Homewood Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Birmingham Association of Realtors
• Member, ACA International
• Affiliate Member, Collection Agencies of America
• Member, International Association of Commercial Collectors (IACC)
• Member, Medical Group Management Association – Alabama
• Member, Greater Birmingham Apartment Association
• Member, Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
• Member, Alabama Apartment Association
• Member, Home Builders Association of Alabama

Licensed State

• Georgia
• Alabama

Education

• Cumberland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Samford University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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