Atty. J. Keith Windle
Keith Windle is chairman of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group and a member of the firm's Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. His primary areas of practice include real estate finance and development, commercial lending, foreclosure law, retail property leasing, and low-income housing investment and development.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
Profile Summary
About J. Keith Windle at a Glance
J. Keith Windle is a business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 1995) and The University of Alabama (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from J. Keith Windle in Birmingham
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About J. Keith Windle
- Keith Windle is chairman of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group and a member of the firm's Banking and Financial Services Practice Group
- His primary areas of practice include real estate finance and development, commercial lending, foreclosure law, retail property leasing, and low-income housing investment and development
- While maintaining a general real estate practice, Keith has devoted a substantial portion of his practice to representing banks and financial institutions in connection with the disposition of distressed loans and other assets, including note sales, property sales and foreclosures
- He also regularly represents developers, lenders and investors involved in low-income housing tax credit projects and other multi-family housing transactions
Practice Areas Explained
J. Keith Windle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Keith Windle 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.
J. Keith Windle is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Real Estate Law in Birmingham
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Keith Windle 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.
J. Keith Windle is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alabama →
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.
Looking for additional Alabama attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Birmingham or all attorneys in Alabama.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About J. Keith Windle
Where is J. Keith Windle's law office located?
What practice areas does J. Keith Windle handle?
Where did J. Keith Windle go to law school?
How can I contact J. Keith Windle for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has J. Keith Windle received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose J. Keith Windle
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 J. Keith Windle's practice in the field of business, real estate, and tax.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and tax, J. Keith Windle 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 J. Keith Windle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues J. Keith Windle Handles in Birmingham
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters J. Keith Windle has experience with under Alabama law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact J. Keith Windle directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find J. Keith Windle Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Birmingham commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like J. Keith Windle.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with J. Keith Windle directly.
J. Keith Windle's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — J. Keith Windle
No reviews yet.