Atty. Dale B. Stone

Atty. Dale B. Stone

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Profile Summary

About Dale B. Stone at a glance

Dale B. Stone is a trusts and tax attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Dominick Feld Hyde PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1980) and New York University (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Counselor
  • Teacher
  • Lawyer
  • Dale Stone wears many hats when he assists clients in developing and implementing plans for the effective and efficient disposition of their assets
  • Dale has over thirty-four years of experience guiding clients through the personal and practical aspects of estate planning and estate administration as well as the legal, economic and tax issues involved
  • For owners of family businesses, Dale coordinates planning for the preservation and continuation of the business itself with the owner’s personal plan
  • Dale is designated by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils as an Accredited Estate Planner
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers Alabama in the area of Trusts and Estates, Dale has been named multiple times by Birmingham lawyers as “Best in Estate Planning” in the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” poll
  • Among his professional affiliations, Dale is a Fellow and past Alabama State Chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and is a member and past President of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham
  • For fifteen years, Dale was an Adjunct Professor of Estate Planning at the University of Alabama School of Law and he continues to serve his profession presenting seminars on topics related to estate planning, estate administration and wealth transfer
  • An adult education teacher and past Senior Warden at St. Mary’s-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, Dale is married to Pam and has an adult son, Jeff

Practice Areas Explained

Dale B. Stone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dale B. Stone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dale B. Stone

Where is Dale B. Stone's law office located?
Dale B. Stone's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Dominick Feld Hyde PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dale B. Stone handle?
Dale B. Stone focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Dale B. Stone go to law school?
Dale B. Stone earned their education at (LL.M. in Taxation, 1980); (—, 1980); (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Dale B. Stone for a consultation?
You can contact Dale B. Stone directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dale B. Stone received?
Dale B. Stone's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Birmingham).

Education

LL.M. in Taxation
New York University
- 1980
New York University
- 1980
J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1979
B.S.
The University of Alabama
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Birmingham)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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