Top best Business Lawyers Near me in ZIP 35213

We specialize in large-asset and complicated divorce matters with a high level of expertise in business valuations, division of businesses and assets, asset allocations and tax consequences where marital assets are involved. Our attorneys and paralegals provide the expertise to handle these types of these domestic matters and provide prompt and responsive individual attention to all of our clients.. Named as of the top business attorneys, Mr. Gordon maintains a legal practice that spans a number of areas.  From advising clients on difficult internal disputes to buying and selling large businesses, his practice and focus on various business-related issues is significant.  Mr. Gordon advises clients on any number of business and personal issues, both large and small, and continually offers creative and insightful solutions to his clients.

Wade Richardson’s success as a trial attorney is a result of the good judgment, wisdom, and experience he brings to bear on behalf of his clients, in addition to his willingness to provide an extra level of advocacy focused on the client’s long term goals and objectives.. He has extensive experience in tort and business litigation, including copyright, trademark and other intellectual property or Lanham Act disputes, product liability, fraud, business competition and dissolution claims.  Wade has handled and tried high risk cases to successful verdicts. He has represented companies in the defense of catastrophic injuries, including multiple fatalities, quadriplegic, paraplegic, and burn cases. In 2006, Wade was selected by the Birmingham Business Journal to its first Who’s Who in Law and Accounting.. Wade represents multiple small and medium sized companies and closely held businesses. He also represents clients in the motorsports industry including race tracks, sanctioning organizations, and a major auto racing corporation.  He represents a major railroad, a major manufacturer of vehicles for the utility industry, in addition to individuals or companies in the intellectual property, sports and entertainment arenas.  Wade has also handled matters for non-profit and charitable organizations.. Wade earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1986, where he was named a Hugo L. Black Scholar, received the Order of the Coif and Bench and Bar Honors, and served on the Alabama Law Review from 1984 – 1986. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1983.. Wade is admitted to practice before all the federal and state courts in Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Bar Association, as well as the Defense Research Institute, Alabama Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, and the International Association of Defense Counsel.  Named one of The Best Lawyers in America®, Wade also has an AV Preeminent Rating ™ by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®.. Wade was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.  He and his wife, Shellie, have four children.

Steven Benefield has handled a wide variety of matters in almost 40 years of practice. His practice focuses on strategic planning and litigation of tax, estate, trust, and business matters for individuals and businesses, fiduciaries and beneficiaries. His practice includes business, partnership and corporate transactions, entity selection, formation, dissolution, and operational issues, mergers and acquisitions for buyers and sellers, exit strategy planning for business owners, trust and estate planning for individuals, retirement and welfare benefit plan drafting, operation, and ERISA compliance.. Mr. Benefield has tried over 40 cases to a conclusion in state and federal courts and argued multiple appeals in the Alabama Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Litigated matters have included severe personal injury and death cases involving burns and other trauma resulting from automobile accidents, product defects, and premises liability, a broad range of business and commercial actions involving fraud, antitrust, securities violations, ERISA, fiduciary liability, contracts, interference with business and contractual relations, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, general commercial contract matters under the UCC and common law, construction litigation, Miller Act claims (state and federal), professional liability claims against lawyers, engineers and veterinarians, RICO, injunctions and other equitable remedies, actions to determine individual capacity in property transfers and donative intent, will contests, conservatorships, guardianships, and contested settlement of estates and trusts, insurance coverage issues, interpleader actions, as well as income, gift and estate tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and Alabama Department of Revenue from audit through appeal and in the U.S. Tax Court.. Mr. Benefield is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel, where he is a member of the Fiduciary Litigation, Professional Responsibility, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committees and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since in the fields of tax law (2006 -2022), business organizations (2010 -2022), and trusts and estates (2013 -2022). Best Lawyers named him “Birmingham Lawyer of the Year” in 2014 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mr. Benefield received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell. Birmingham Magazine named him as a 2019 Top Attorney in the fields of ERISA, trusts and estates. He has been certified as a Merger & Acquisition Advisor by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors.. Mr. Benefield is registered as a general and appellate mediator in state and federal courts, is active with the Boy Scouts of America, having received the Silver Beaver award, District Award of Merit, Eagle Scout, and Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow. Mr. Benefield has been an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham for almost 40 years and believes that God loves us unconditionally, that God commands us to love one another the same way, and that love requires actions more than mere words.. Some of Mr. Benefield’s publications include “Getting to 8x and Beyond – How are High Multiple Transactions Created in Good Markets and Bad?”; “No Plan for the Succession of Your Business? Plan for the Business to Fail,” in Family and Business Succession Planning Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Key Tax Issues, Dealing with Family Concerns, and Avoiding Potential Pitfalls for Closely Held Businesses, 51. Mr. Benefield has been both the speaker and author of extensive materials for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars too numerous to list on business formation, business exit strategy planning, estate planning and administration, ethics, professional liability, and related matters.. Mr. Benefield currently chairs the Alabama Law Institute Committee on Guardianship Reform. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the American Bar Association, and several sections in both organizations.

Sam David Knight specializes in business litigation, representing and advising individuals and companies of all sizes. Mr. Knight represents clients in complex business litigation and other business-related disputes, including shareholder/partner disputes, business issues related to health care providers, construction-related business disputes, debtor/creditor disputes, and issues related to the dissolution of all kinds of businesses, including medical practices and law firms.

Robert counsels and represents public and private companies, entrepreneurs, venture capital and private equity groups, boards of directors and business owners on matters related to corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private placements, private equity, securities, tax, commercial and private lending (senior, mezzanine and subordinated credit facilities), corporate governance (counsel to corporate officers and board members) and related business law matters.. Additionally, Robert advises clients in the areas of strategic business and tax planning, entity selection and formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and structuring, negotiating, drafting and completing purchase, sale, finance, and restructuring transactions.. He is frequently honored by peers and ranking organizations for outstanding accomplishment in the field of corporate law, including most recently being named the 2016 “M&A Attorney of the Year” by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).. Representative Transactions:Sale of equity interests in a National Basketball Association team and sports arena to a U.S. based private equity group.Sale of U.S. based aerospace tooling manufacturing companies to U.K. based publicly traded company.. Sale of pharmacy benefit management company to NASDAQ listed company.. Acquisition of software licensing company by world's leading mainframe-dedicated software company.Recapitalization and acquisition of controlling interest in U.S. based publicly traded company by European based private equity group.Acquisition of division of NYSE listed company engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling medical products and devices.Sale of equity interests in affiliated group of companies engaged in the business of owning and operating manufactured housing communities located throughout U.S. to publicly traded REIT.Recapitalization of NASDAQ listed financial services company engaged in the business of providing and servicing loans used to finance commercial real estate and manufactured homes.Sale of software licensing company to NASDAQ listed software licensing and networking company.Sale of equity interests in a food industry equipment manufacturing company with world-wide operations to strategic buyer.Recapitalization and refinancing of affiliated companies engaged in the business of inter-coastal oil barging.Sale of regional industrial roofing companies to roofing industry consolidator in roll-up transaction.Acquisition of manufacturer and distributor of aluminum extrusions with national operations by private equity group.Sale of equity interests in manufacturer and distributor of optical lens and optical lens coatings to publicly traded strategic buyer.Recapitalization and financing of automotive leather supplier with international operations.Recapitalization and acquisition of controlling interest in U.S. based machine tool manufacturing company by China based equipment manufacturing company with world-wide operations.

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No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.. I am an attorney located in Birmingham, Alabama.  I assist clients in employment agreements, shareholder agreements, business formation and planning, succession planning, and representing shareholders and business owners in negotiating the purchase and/or sell of ownership interest. I also serve small business and closely held corporation clients in day-to-day contract drafting, as well as assisting clients in structuring business and real estate transactions.  I represent owners, developers and financial institutions in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, including lending and finance and acquisition and lease negotiation.. I advise clients on estate and trust planning, from young professionals to high net-worth individuals and families.  I draft documents to: reduce, defer and where possible eliminate federal estate tax liability; protect family assets threatened by issues such as heirs with dependency, creditor or immaturity problems; provide for beneficiaries with special needs, while protecting their entitlement to government benefits; and arrange for appropriate provisions for children from multiple marriages.

Named one of the Top 50 attorneys in Alabama by Super Lawyers and voted by his peers as one of the best attorneys in Birmingham in the area of Business Law. Mr. Dana's practice focuses primarily on representing owners of small-to medium-sized closely held businesses in negotiations and disputes with their co-owners, employees, and third parties.  His representation routinely includes advising clients on difficult and sensitive business situations, including:. Mr. Dana also routinely represents investors in pursuing claims against advisors and brokers for improper investment advice and guidance.

Josmyne Francois was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. She graduated from the University of Alabama and received her Juris Doctor degree from Charleston School of Law in South Carolina. She also possesses a MBA and LL.M in Risk Management. Josmyne has a strong background in drafting complex legal documents gained from working with financial institutions, various government agencies, and boutique and national law firms.

Joseph Somma is a Family Law attorney practicing for the last 16 years out of Birmingham Alabama. In addition to family law, Mr. Somma also provides help to clients with real estate & probate matters. Before entering the legal field Mr. Somma studied political science at the University of Mississippi and then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor.. Mr. Somma’s philosophy is to provide caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable services for clients, while truly listening to the needs of his clients. Joseph has the unique approach prefering to have a smaller number of clients who use him for all their legal needs and who feel comfortable and confident in his representation.. When he is not practicing law Mr. Somma enjoys woodworking, his dogs, home improvement, spending time with friends and enjoying classic car collecting and restoration.

John practices in the areas of corporate, securities and business law. He was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law, cum laude, where he served on the editorial board of the Journal of the Legal Profession and was selected as a member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society.. After graduation, John served as a law clerk to Justice Champ Lyons on the Alabama Supreme Court and subsequently worked for Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as a Legislative Counsel on the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He then practiced at two large Birmingham firms in the areas of public finance and corporate law, where he represented issuers and underwriters in more than 30 transactions with aggregate value of more than $2 billion. In John’s current practice he regularly represents emerging, high-growth companies in the biotech/life science, service, media, food, retail, manufacturing and software industries, as well as real estate owners and developers, often in capital-raising efforts.. John also frequently represents individuals and entities making investments in early-stage companies. He has served on various committees for the Birmingham Bar Association and on the Board of Editors of Alabama Lawyer. In addition, he received the Governor’s Award for Distinguish Service to Alabama for his work on former Governor Bob Riley’s special commission on education spending. John has obtained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has consistently been selected as a “Top Attorney” in business and corporate fields by both Birmingham Magazine and B Metro.. He is an active member of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, Independent Presbyterian Church, the Dartmouth Club of Alabama, the Birmingham Venture Club, Children’s Hospital of Alabama Committee for the Future and the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Jason received his B.S. in Political Science from the University of Montevallo and his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 1994.  During law school he was an officer on the Trial Board and served as Director of the Negotiation Team Competitions.  After graduation, he began his practice as an associate in a well established general practice firm in Birmingham where he concentrated on representing small businesses and estate planning and administration.  His growing civil practice led him to form his own firm where he served as managing partner and provided oversight and guidance of the litigation of civil claims, including class action and mass tort claims.  He was responsible for the day to day operations of the firm as well as implementing all litigation strategy.  He resolved numerous complex legal matters through the process of negotiation and mediation.  While managing the litigation practice, he continued to maintain a business practice.. Since joining Moses & Moses in 2012, his list of business clients has continued to grow.  He represents numerous types of small to medium sized closely-held businesses including physicians, healthcare related companies, construction companies, online and local retailers, manufactures, software developers, restaurants and various types of service related industries.   He serves as Secretary and General Counsel for multiple companies helping to provide the corporate governance and legal framework necessary to transact business.  The focus of his practice covers formation of entities for start up businesses as well as providing general legal counsel services for existing companies, business succession planning and estate planning and asset protection planning for individuals.. He is admitted to practice in Alabama and the U.S. District Court for all Districts of Alabama. He is a member of the Alabama Bar Association’s Business Law Section, Elder Law Section, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section.  He is also a member of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Business Law and Probate Sections and a member of the Shelby County Bar.. Jason is a lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, an active member of Dawson Baptist Church and resides in Vestavia Hills with his wife and three children.  Jason is involved in Scouts and has served as a Cub Scout leader for many years. In his spare time Jason enjoys hunting, camping, playing guitar and any activities that involve his family.

Jason Earley joined Hare Wynn in 2014 as the Managing Partner in Little Rock. Before joining Hare Wynn, Jason was a partner in a Little Rock firm recognized for its excellence in handling complex litigation.. Jason has successfully represented individuals and small businesses in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, contract disputes, environmental litigation, and insurance coverage disputes.. Jason graduated with honors from Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas and with high honors from the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock where he was a member of the Law Review and Trial Team. He was named one of the Mid-South’s “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers. He is an active member of the Arkansas Bar Association and serves on its House of Delegates. He published works in the UALR Law Review and the Arkansas Lawyer.. Outside of the practice of law, Jason serves his community as an Officer and Board Member of the Downtown Little Rock Kiwanis Club, which supports the Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp –a nationally recognized program providing mentoring and life skill training to at-risk children. Jason and his wife, Laura, have a three year-old son, Alston, and enjoy running marathons together.

James R. Moncus III is a skilled personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. His practice has encompassed everything from serious automobile accidents to fraud to wrongful death to month-long aviation accident federal court cases. Jamie has been repeatedly included in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2011, is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been included two times in the National Law Journal’s “Top 100 List” for successfully obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts in 2011 and 2013. When assisting his clients, Jamie works hard to provide the exceptional representation they need and the compassionate legal guidance they deserve.

I  concentrate my practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business planning and general business and corporate matters. In addition, I have extensive experience in the areas of commercial lending and finance, equipment leasing, commercial real estate and technology law. While my practice has historically focused on representation of closely-held businesses and start-up companies, I have also been counsel to public companies and venture capitalists.. In some jurisdictions, this site may be considered to be advertising. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon written information contained on this site or other written information about my qualifications and experience. In accordance with Alabama State Bar requirements, no representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.. The opinions expressed here are my personal opinions, and do not constitute legal advice. Content published here is not reviewed or approved by Baker Donelson before it is posted, and does not necessarily represent the view and opinion of Baker Donelson. I am expressing personal opinions and not legal opinions on this site, and disclaim any and all legal responsibility and liability for the personal comments posted on this site.. I am licensed to practice law only in Alabama and Georgia.  The posts I make on this site are intended as general information only, are not provided as legal advice in connection with any specific case or matter, and do not create an attorney-client relationship.

I primarily assist people with disabilities in advocating for equal access under the Americans with Disability Act, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act and other civil rights legislation in Federal Court.  I also handle other types of discrimination, workers compensation and personal injury including vaccine injuries.  I am AV rated by Martindale Hubbell.  http://www.martindale.com/Mr-Edward-Ira-Zwilling/2671285-lawyer.htm

I am the son of a United States Army General and  was born in Augsburg, Germany. My wife , Debbie, and I were married in 1990 and have two sons, Nathan and Jacob. I have been a long-time resident of Trussville, Alabama and is a member of Faith Community . A  vast majority of my time is spent representing his many clients and handling my  responsibilities as Senior Partner, but I also enjoy spending time with my family, attending and coaching his sons’ various athletic events, running and presently building an orphanage..

I am originally from Talladega, AL. I joined Lightfoot in 2010 after graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law. At Alabama, I was a member of the National Civil Trial Competition Team, through which I was a recipient of the American College of Trial Lawyers Award and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. In addition, I was selected as a member of the Order of Barristers and served as his class Career Services Representative.

I am from a family of entrepreneurs. Building a business is in my blood. After graduating with a double majors in Economics and Politics from Washington and Lee University. I went on to receive my law degree from Cumberland School of Law. I am also one of the few attorneys in Birmingham with an M.B.A., which I received from the Brock School of Business at Samford University where I focused on entrepreneurship.. My enthusiasm for entrepreneurship motivated me to open The Watson Firm. I firmly believe that entrepreneurs will be the ones to take this country to new heights in the next decades. So I decided to prove my commitment to entrepreneurship, and I started my own business.. In my practice, I focus on counseling entrepreneurs on their businesses, getting their business started, helping them solve their problems, monetizing their tangible and intangible assets, and fighting for them inside and outside of the courtroom.

I am a tax attorney with the Birmingham, Alabama law firm of Dominick Feld Hyde, P.C. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Alabama and my Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation degrees from the University of Alabama, School of Law. My law practice focuses on a wide variety of corporate and business matters, including deferred compensation, equity based incentive plans and the purchase and sale of owner-managed businesses - with an emphasis on developing exit strategies for the family or closely-held business owner. I also counsel clients on various federal, state and local tax issues.. I am listed in “The Best Lawyers in America®” and “Super Lawyers®”, and maintains a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Pre-eminent®” peer review rating.. A strong proponent of community service, particularly as it relates to public health advocacy, I am guided by the words of George Bernard Shaw, “You see things that are and say, ‘why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘why not?’”. I have served in leadership positions in various voluntary health organizations, including national level service as Chairman of the Board of the American Heart Association, Inc. and as current Chairman of the Board of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Inc.

Grant Reese practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving contracts, shareholder/partnership disputes, noncompetition and trade secrets, disputes related to real estate transactions and property use issues, corporate dissolution/dissociations, and corporate insurance coverage. Grant also has significant experience advising medical professionals regarding risk mitigation and compliance issues.

Floyd Gaines, partner of Gaines LLC, has built a powerful team with significant broad-based experience in jury trials and arbitration proceedings in state and federal courts. Gaines, LLC primarily defends national corporations and other clients in complex commercial litigation, including actions involving:. The firm also handles bankruptcy and restructuring litigation on behalf of commercial lending institutions and loan servicers, including lender liability claims, receiverships and foreclosure litigation.. Gaines, LLC also represents financial institutions on claims alleging violations of:. If you have been hurt, bullied, or cheated, we’ve got your back. Whatever your need is, give us a call at. Don’t hesitate!

E. Nathan Harris is a distinguished attorney based in Hoover, Alabama. A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, Mr. Harris is a preeminent personal injury attorney and a leading defender of minority rights in the Birmingham region.. As he tells it, Harris’ decision to become a lawyer was a natural one.. While pursuing his law degree at the University of Alabama, Harris began developing a keen interest in helping the Hispanic communities in his home state. After serving as a Law Clerk for the Constitutional Assembly of Ecuador during a period abroad, Harris undertook a clerkship at his home university in which he researched a memorandum on the issue of standing for undocumented Hispanic Immigrants who sought to sue to redress personal injuries. During these clerkships, a deep appreciation and understanding of what Hispanic people in Alabama go through began to take root.. For Harris, this interest in defending the rights of undocumented immigrants and other minorities blossomed into a unique and magnanimous specialization within personal injury law. Since graduating from law school, he has cultivated one of the leading practices with this focus in the region and today Harris manages two completely bilingual law offices in Alabama and Tennessee.. As a leader in his field, Harris pays close attention to prevailing trends in personal injury law affecting minorities in Alabama. In particular, he has his eye on the effect immigration status might have on a person's legal standing as it relates to other rights.. For all his achievements, Harris has no intentions of resting on his laurels. Looking forwad, Harris envisions expanding success as he continues to represent hispanics and other minorities in Alabama and Tennessee far into the future.. Detailed Career Information. E. Nathan Harris received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a concentration in International Business, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Mr. Harris is a member of the Alabama Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice.

Charlie received his law degree, Masters in Taxation and Bachelors degrees from the University of Alabama School of Law and is admitted in the State of Alabama. He is rated AV Preeminent by his peers per Martindale-Hubbell.. His practice focuses on business formation, reorganization, acquisition and disposition, as well as tax planning for both large and small enterprises. Utilizing his expertise in the tax code, Uniform Commercial Code, and bankruptcy code allows him to provide a broad range of planning services as well as provide opinions in connection with transactions.  Family business succession planning and related estate planning lead to many complex structures of business enterprises.. His clients are entrepreneurs (first and repeats), businesses in manufacturing, engineering, publishing, insurance, advertising, construction, land development, medical, healthcare, secured lending, restaurants and other professional or service businesses.. He is a founding member and secretary and treasurer of an Alabama malpractice mutual insurance company and serves many company boards as counsel.

Business litigation attorney Bruce McKee has been with Hare Wynn for more than three decades. With over 35 years of legal experience, he is prepared to aggressively fight for the rights of his clients. He handles much of the firm's appellate work, thoroughly researching various complex matters and preparing for settlement or trial. He has been recognized by numerous prestigious organizations, including Martindale-Hubbell®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Super Lawyers® Magazine, and is admitted to practice throughout Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, and the United States Supreme Court. Need an attorney? Call Hare Wynn to discuss your case today.