Atty. Frederic L. Smith Jr.

Atty. Frederic L. Smith Jr.

Frederic's primary practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, business entity formations, corporate counsel, private equity transactions, financing transactions and securities offerings. Frederic's clients include healthcare services businesses, construction and engineering firms, real estate developers, diversified service and manufacturing companies, and government contractors.

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Profile Summary

About Frederic L. Smith Jr. at a glance

Frederic L. Smith Jr. is a business and m&a attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1996) and Hampden-Sydney College (BA, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Frederic's primary practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, business entity formations, corporate counsel, private equity transactions, financing transactions and securities offerings
  • Frederic's clients include healthcare services businesses, construction and engineering firms, real estate developers, diversified service and manufacturing companies, and government contractors
  • Frederic has substantial experience in transactions involving the construction materials, construction and chemicals industries

Practice Areas Explained

Frederic L. Smith Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederic L. Smith Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Frederic L. Smith Jr. is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frederic L. Smith Jr.

Where is Frederic L. Smith Jr.'s law office located?
Frederic L. Smith Jr.'s law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederic L. Smith Jr. handle?
Frederic L. Smith Jr. focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Frederic L. Smith Jr. go to law school?
Frederic L. Smith Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (BA, 1993).
How can I contact Frederic L. Smith Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Frederic L. Smith Jr. received?
Frederic L. Smith Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1996
BA
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Birmingham Magazine, "Top Attorney," Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Birmingham)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Birmingham)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Birmingham)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Birmingham)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Birmingham)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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