Atty. Steven A. Benefield
Steven A. Benefield is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, commercial transactions and 4 other areas of law.
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About Steven A. Benefield at a glance
Steven A. Benefield is a Counsel based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Wallace Jordan Ratliff Brandt Llc. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D. University, 1983) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Committee on Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution, 1996-1998 Chair, Alabama Supreme Court Committee on Dispute Resolution, Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven A. Benefield is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, commercial transactions and 4 other areas of law
- Steven A. received a B.A. degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Steven A. practices at Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC in Birmingham, AL
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Steven A. Benefield is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →
Steven A. Benefield is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Steven A. Benefield is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steven A. Benefield is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Steven A. Benefield is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alabama →
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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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