Atty. Daniel James "Dan" Ruth
Daniel James Ruth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Daniel James, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026.
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Daniel James "Dan" Ruth is a business and tax attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Daniel James Ruth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law
- Daniel James, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Daniel James "Dan" Ruth is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Daniel James "Dan" Ruth is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alabama →
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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