Atty. Charles E. Sharp, Sr.
Charles Sharp has practiced law for 55 years and has over 70 reported decisions in the Supreme Court of Alabama, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court, which reflect his past trial practice. They include real estate development, zoning, medical malpractice, condemnation, bad faith, truck accidents, railroad litigation and product liability.His current cases include business disputes, railroad litigation, Longshore Harbor Workers litigation and cases interpreting liability insurance contracts.Mr. Sharp is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association, on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel and past President. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Society of Barristers, Listed for over 30 years in the Best Lawyers in America.Currently serves as a Commissioner to assess damages in condemnation cases in Jefferson County, Alabama.Mr. Sharp holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest rating for an attorney bestowed by that organization.
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Charles E. Sharp, Sr. is an In Memoriam based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Friedman Dazzio Zulanas P C. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, real estate, securities, and product liability. Educated at University of Alabama (LL.B., 1956) and University of Alabama (B.S., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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