Paul May

Paul May started his journey at Beasley Allen in 2017. He focuses on cases against major social media companies like Meta, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok, representing parents, children, boards of education, and counties affected by these platforms.

With a passion for supporting young people, Paul believes the most vulnerable among us need someone to stand up for them. His most memorable case to date involves social media litigation, where he recognizes the significant impact social media has on young people. He feels a great sense of fulfillment knowing he plays a small role in helping them. Paul previously worked on Invokana litigation. Before joining Beasley Allen, he was a solo practitioner in private practice and served as a regulatory control manager for Colonial Mortgage.

He is an active member of the Bullock/Barbour County Bar Association and previously served as an adjunct professor in the College of Business and Executive Education at Faulkner University. 

Paul, originally from Union Springs, Alabama, lives in Prattville with his wife, Theresa, and their three children. They are active members of Hunter Hills Church, particularly involved in the children’s ministry. Paul is a dedicated fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Boston Red Sox. His faith is central to his life, guiding him both personally and professionally. Paul is a certified Guardian Ad Litem for the state of Alabama and serves on the Bullock County Children’s Policy Council.

Education

Paul earned his undergraduate degree in history from Auburn University Montgomery, graduating cum laude. He then went on to graduate from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1996.

Licenses

• Alabama (1996)