Atty. Sidney T. Philips

Atty. Sidney T. Philips

Phi Delta Phi. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Taxation.

Birmingham Birmingham 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Sidney T. Philips at a glance

Sidney T. Philips is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Leitman Siegal Payne P C. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, employment, business, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1986) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1993). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. University, 1986) and University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham Tax Forum Birmingham Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Practice Areas Explained

Sidney T. Philips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sidney T. Philips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Employment Law

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

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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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Tax Law

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

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Sidney T. Philips

Where is Sidney T. Philips's law office located?
Sidney T. Philips's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Leitman Siegal Payne P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sidney T. Philips handle?
Sidney T. Philips focuses on probate, employment, business, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Sidney T. Philips practiced law?
Sidney T. Philips has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Sidney T. Philips go to law school?
Sidney T. Philips earned their education at (J.D. University, 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Sidney T. Philips for a consultation?
You can contact Sidney T. Philips 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 Sidney T. Philips received?
Sidney T. Philips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1986
B.S.
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1993

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