Atty. Stephen R. "Steve" Monk

Atty. Stephen R. "Steve" Monk

Steve Monk is a member of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group. Steve's practice is primarily devoted to develop representational development work.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen R. "Steve" Monk at a glance

Stephen R. "Steve" Monk is a real estate and zoning attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 1980) and Auburn University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Monk is a member of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group
  • Steve's practice is primarily devoted to develop representational development work
  • Steve regularly represents clients in the annexation and zoning of properties for planned unit developments, traditional neighborhood developments and other mixed uses
  • Such representation includes preparation of developed plans for zoning, preparation of restrictive covenants, establishment of homeowners’/property owners’ associations, and all legal documentation relating to the development and sale of real estate for those clients

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen R. "Steve" Monk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen R. "Steve" Monk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Stephen R. "Steve" Monk is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Stephen R. "Steve" Monk

Where is Stephen R. "Steve" Monk's law office located?
Stephen R. "Steve" Monk's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen R. "Steve" Monk handle?
Stephen R. "Steve" Monk focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Stephen R. "Steve" Monk go to law school?
Stephen R. "Steve" Monk earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Stephen R. "Steve" Monk for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen R. "Steve" Monk 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 Stephen R. "Steve" Monk received?
Stephen R. "Steve" Monk's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — January-May 1998: Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Real Estate Development); Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2008-2013.

Education

J.D.
Samford University
- 1980
B.A.
Auburn University
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — January-May 1998: Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Real Estate Development)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2008-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA, Real Estate, 2003-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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