Atty. Robert C. Walthall

Atty. Robert C. Walthall

Robert Walthall is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He counsels clients on a broad range of federal tax and related matters.

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About Robert C. Walthall at a glance

Robert C. Walthall is a business and tax attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practforg at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (LLM, 1970) and The University of Alabama (JD, 1967). 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 — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Robert Walthall is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group
  • He counsels clients on a broad range of federal tax and related matters
  • Robert provides tax-planning advice to individuals and businesses, represents clients in administrative and judicial tax controversies at the state and federal levels, including the US Tax Court and other federal and Alabama courts, and represents clients in civil and criminal tax defense
  • He also counsels clients with respect to organizing and tax planning for the operation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, estate planning and preparation of wills, and administration of trusts and estates
  • Robert has represented project syndicators, developers, investors, and managers in projects that utilized various federal and state tax credits and other financial sources to fund affordable housing projects, operating businesses, and residential real estate developments
  • He has represented developers in more than 50 projects using federal and state housing tax credits, historic rehabilitation tax credits, and new markets tax credits
  • Robert is a trustee of the Southern Federal Tax Institute, past chairman of the American Institute of Federal Taxation, and past editor-in-chief of the Alabama Law Review
  • He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the Corporate and Tax Law categories for 25 years
  • For the past 13 years, Robert has authored articles on tax-related matters for the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA, one of the nation’s largest publishers of journals and books focused on business, economic, and tax-related topics) and is a columnist for the Journal of Passthrough Entities, published by CCH
  • He also contributed a section on “State and Local Tax Incentives” to a recent supplement of the US Taxation Guide of the International Tax Review

Practice Areas Explained

Robert C. Walthall's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Walthall handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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

Practforg law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Robert C. Walthall

Where is Robert C. Walthall's law office located?
Robert C. Walthall's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Jones Walker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert C. Walthall handle?
Robert C. Walthall focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Robert C. Walthall go to law school?
Robert C. Walthall earned their education at (LLM, 1970); (JD, 1967); (BS, 1964).
How can I contact Robert C. Walthall for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert C. Walthall received?
Robert C. Walthall's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate.

Education

LLM
New York University
- 1970
JD
The University of Alabama
- 1967
BS
The University of Alabama
- 1964

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Income Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Farrah Order of Jurisprudence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Tax, 2009-2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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