Atty. Donald E. "Don" Johnson
Donald Johnson is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Tax practice group. Don counsels business owners and businesses in areas of mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, and tax and business planning.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About Donald E. "Don" Johnson at a Glance
Donald E. "Don" Johnson is a business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Dentons Sirote PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar. Educated at New York University (LLM in Taxation, 1997) and The University of Alabama (JD, 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Birmingham) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Donald E. "Don" Johnson
- Donald Johnson is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Tax practice group
- Don counsels business owners and businesses in areas of mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, and tax and business planning
- He counsels developers and investors with regard to real estate income tax planning, including capital gain planning, like-kind exchanges, opportunity zone planning, tax incentives, and debt restructurings and workouts
- Don represents taxpayers in connection with federal, state, and local tax controversies and audits and is a frequent lecturer on corporate taxation, partnership taxation, and like-kind exchanges
Practice Areas Explained
Donald E. "Don" Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald E. "Don" Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Business & Corporate Law in Birmingham
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Birmingham
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Donald E. "Don" Johnson is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →
Tax Law in Birmingham
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 Birmingham
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 venue, 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.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Donald E. "Don" Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Donald E. "Don" Johnson's practice in the field of business, real estate, and tax.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and tax, Donald E. "Don" Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Donald E. "Don" Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Donald E. "Don" Johnson Handles in Birmingham
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