Alabama Lawyer Hall of Honor

The Alabama Lawyer Hall of Honor was established in 2020 by the Board of Governors of the Law School Foundation to recognize the outstanding achievement of Alabama Law alumni and faculty. Criteria for the award include making significant and extended contributions to the life of the Law School, having a distinguished career, and sustaining involvement in service activities.

Robert F. Prince
Class of 1974

Robert F. Prince founded what is now the law firm of Prince Glover Hayes P.C. in 1975. In addition to running his practice, he served for 40 years as an adjunct professor, teaching and coaching trial advocacy at Alabama Law. Prince received his BS degree from The University of Alabama in 1970 and his JD from the Law School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1971-1977. Prince was a member of the Tuscaloosa and Alabama Bar Associations. During his long and successful career, Prince tried numerous criminal and civil cases, obtaining multi-million-dollar jury verdicts in both state and federal courts. He held every office in the Alabama Association for Justice, including president in 2008, and he served as a member of the President’s Cabinet for The University of Alabama.

Prince was a Board Certified Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Master Bencher with the Tuscaloosa Inn of Court. He was the recipient of CLE Alabama’s Walter P. Gewin Award and the Bench and Bar’s Outstanding Alumnus Award. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Alabama.

Prince was married to Dena Drury Prince (Class of 1980), and has four children, Courtney, Mary Elizabeth, Will, and Grace, and eight grandchildren.

The University of Alabama School of Law community is proud to honor Robert Prince's outstanding career and personal achievements. We are grateful for his thoughtful and selfless service that spanned his entire life. In acknowledging his recent passing, we extend heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and loved ones. We miss him greatly.