Atty. Ryan McPherson Hawks

Atty. Ryan McPherson Hawks

Ryan McPherson Hawks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Tax Law. Ryan McPherson, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2022.

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Profile Summary

About Ryan McPherson Hawks at a glance

Ryan McPherson Hawks is a business, tax, and health care attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care 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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  • Ryan McPherson Hawks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Tax Law
  • Ryan McPherson, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2022
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan McPherson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan McPherson Hawks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan McPherson Hawks 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.

Ryan McPherson Hawks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Tax Law

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

Ryan McPherson Hawks is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alabama →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Ryan McPherson Hawks is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 Ryan McPherson Hawks

Where is Ryan McPherson Hawks's law office located?
Ryan McPherson Hawks's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan McPherson Hawks handle?
Ryan McPherson Hawks focuses on business, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Ryan McPherson Hawks go to law school?
Ryan McPherson Hawks earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
How can I contact Ryan McPherson Hawks for a consultation?
You can contact Ryan McPherson Hawks 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 Ryan McPherson Hawks received?
Ryan McPherson Hawks's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
Samford University
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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