Atty. Joseph Letzer

Atty. Joseph Letzer

Mr. Joseph Letzer is a lawyer practicing appellate, commercial / corporate litigation, franchise & distribution and 9 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (205) 666-6088

Profile Summary

About Joseph Letzer at a glance

Joseph Letzer is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Burr And Forman Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1975), Texas All State Courts of Alabama US District Court - Middle District of Alabama U.S. Court of Appea (2001), Tennessee (2004), and Georgia (2008). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Heidelberg University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations American Bar Association, fellow Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joseph Letzer is a lawyer practicing appellate, commercial / corporate litigation, franchise & distribution and 9 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Heidelberg University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Joseph practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Letzer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Letzer 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.

Joseph Letzer is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →

Employment Law

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

Joseph Letzer is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Joseph Letzer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Real Estate Law

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

Joseph Letzer is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Joseph Letzer is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Letzer

Where is Joseph Letzer's law office located?
Joseph Letzer's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Burr And Forman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Letzer handle?
Joseph Letzer focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Joseph Letzer practiced law?
Joseph Letzer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Joseph Letzer go to law school?
Joseph Letzer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Joseph Letzer for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Letzer 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 Joseph Letzer received?
Joseph Letzer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Heidelberg University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1975
Texas All State Courts of Alabama US District Court - Middle District of Alabama U.S. Court of Appea
Admitted: 2001
Tennessee
Admitted: 2004
Georgia
Admitted: 2008

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