Atty. Gregory D. "Greg" Hyde
For over 35 years, Greg's law practice has focused on estate planning and probate, with an emphasis on charitable planned giving. Greg is a past chairman and still active on the University of Alabama Planned Giving Advisory Committee, as well as serving on several other boards at the University of Alabama.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About Gregory D. "Greg" Hyde at a Glance
Gregory D. "Greg" Hyde is a trusts 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 (LLM- Taxation, 1980) and New York University (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Birmingham) (2017). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory D. "Greg" Hyde
- For over 35 years, Greg's law practice has focused on estate planning and probate, with an emphasis on charitable planned giving
- Greg is a past chairman and still active on the University of Alabama Planned Giving Advisory Committee, as well as serving on several other boards at the University of Alabama
- He currently serves on the Professional Advisors Committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
- Greg is listed in "The Best Lawyers in America®" and "Super Lawyers" in the areas of Trusts and Estates
Personal
- Married to Sharon since 1982
- two sons, Foster (1985) and Harrison (1989)
Hobbies
- Crimson Tide athletics, hunting and fishing PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS Birmingham Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar
- The Florida Bar
- Estate Planning Council of Birmingham
- Alabama Planned Giving Council
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Gregory D. "Greg" Hyde's Areas of Legal Practice
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Trusts in Birmingham
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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
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Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Gregory D. "Greg" Hyde
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Focused Trusts Practice
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