Atty. Jeffrey S. Brown

Atty. Jeffrey S. Brown

Jeffrey Brown’s areas of practice include taxation, corporate and business law, business transactions, estate and business planning, probate, real estate, special needs planning, elder law and trust law. As a tax attorney, Mr.

Decatur Decatur 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Jeffrey S. Brown at a glance

Jeffrey S. Brown is a Member based in Decatur, Alabama, practicing at Harris Caddell Shanks P C. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1993) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama (1996). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Alabama (B.S. Accounting, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Morgan County and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Decatur, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Brown’s areas of practice include taxation, corporate and business law, business transactions, estate and business planning, probate, real estate, special needs planning, elder law and trust law
  • As a tax attorney, Mr. Brown provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies
  • His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters
  • He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area
  • In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving, trusts and special needs planning
  • Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey S. Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey S. Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Jeffrey S. Brown is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Decatur 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 Jeffrey S. Brown

Where is Jeffrey S. Brown's law office located?
Jeffrey S. Brown's law practice is located in Decatur, Alabama. The firm is Harris Caddell Shanks P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey S. Brown handle?
Jeffrey S. Brown focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Jeffrey S. Brown practiced law?
Jeffrey S. Brown has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jeffrey S. Brown go to law school?
Jeffrey S. Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Accounting, 1990).
How can I contact Jeffrey S. Brown for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey S. Brown directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jeffrey S. Brown received?
Jeffrey S. Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law
- 1993
B.S. Accounting
University of Alabama
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1996

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