Atty. John R. Baggette
Mr. Baggette advises clients about the formation, acquisition, and sale of businesses and regularly assists clients in the creation of corporations and limited liability companies.
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John R. Baggette is a business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1993). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1994) and The University of Alabama (J.D., 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 — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Baggette advises clients about the formation, acquisition, and sale of businesses and regularly assists clients in the creation of corporations and limited liability companies
- He also represents banks and real estate developers in the financing, acquisition, and sale of commercial properties and condominium developments
- Mr. Baggette also has experience in state and local tax abatements and incentives for industrial projects
- His clients include defense contractors, real estate developers, and regional and local banks
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John R. Baggette's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Baggette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John R. Baggette is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John R. Baggette is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John R. Baggette 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 Huntsville 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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