Atty. Jackson M. Payne

Atty. Jackson M. Payne

Member of Staff, Cumberland-Samford Law Review, 1970-1971. Author: "Major Changes in 1981 Economic Recovery Tax Act Requires Revision of Nearly All Estate Plans," The Alabama Lawyer, Volume 43, No. 3, July, 1982; "An Inflation-Proof Rent Adjustment Clause for Commercial Leases," The Practical Lawyer, Volume 29, No. 6, September, 1983; "Planning for the Purchase and Sale of a Business Operated as a C Corporation," The Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin, Volume 22, No. 2, Summer, 2001.

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About Jackson M. Payne at a glance

Jackson M. Payne is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Leitman Siegal Payne P C. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1971). Educated at Cumberland School of Law (J.D., 1971) and Auburn University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Member of Staff, Cumberland-Samford Law Review, 1970-1971

Author

  • "Major Changes in 1981 Economic Recovery Tax Act Requires Revision of Nearly All Estate Plans," The Alabama Lawyer, Volume 43, No. 3, July, 1982
  • "An Inflation-Proof Rent Adjustment Clause for Commercial Leases," The Practical Lawyer, Volume 29, No. 6, September, 1983
  • "Planning for the Purchase and Sale of a Business Operated as a C Corporation," The Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin, Volume 22, No. 2, Summer, 2001
  • Adjunct Professor of Decedents' Trusts and Estates, 1972-1973
  • Business Planning, 1979-1980
  • Commercial Real Estate Transactions, 1981-1982
  • Contemporary Estate Planning, 1984-1986, at Cumberland School of Law
  • Chairman of Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association, 1984, 1991
  • Member, Executive Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association, 1985-1987
  • Chairman, Long Range Planning Committee, Birmingham Bar Association, 1987-1988
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Birmingham Bar Association, 1988-1989
  • President, National Alumni Association of Cumberland School of Law, 1987-1989

Member

  • Advisory Board of Trustees of Cumberland School of Law, 1987-1992
  • Advisory Board of the School of Accountancy of Auburn University
  • Advisory Board of Planned Giving, Samford University
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Taxation

Practice Areas Explained

Jackson M. Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jackson M. Payne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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 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 Jackson M. Payne

Where is Jackson M. Payne's law office located?
Jackson M. Payne's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Leitman Siegal Payne P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jackson M. Payne handle?
Jackson M. Payne focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Jackson M. Payne practiced law?
Jackson M. Payne has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Jackson M. Payne go to law school?
Jackson M. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Jackson M. Payne for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jackson M. Payne received?
Jackson M. Payne's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law
- 1971
B.S.
Auburn University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1971

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