Atty. Walt Terry

Atty. Walt Terry

Walt Terry is special counsel in the Tax Practice Group. Prior to joining Jones Walker, Walt drafted wills, trusts, and estate planning documents, and helped clients with probate and estate administration.

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Profile Summary

About Walt Terry at a glance

Walt Terry is a trusts and tax attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practforg at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Alabama, AL, District of Columbia, DC, Mississippi, MS, and Tennessee, TN. Educated at New York University (LLM, 2016) and University of Mississippi (JD, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Walt Terry is special counsel in the Tax Practice Group
  • Prior to joining Jones Walker, Walt drafted wills, trusts, and estate planning documents, and helped clients with probate and estate administration
  • He also assisted a range of business clients with formation, dissolution, mergers and acquisitions, and many other corporate transactions
  • While in law school, Walt served as a site coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and as a legal intern for the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Public Lands Division, where he drafted memoranda and conducted research
  • Prior to beginning his legal career, Walt worked in multiple public accounting firms in the areas of tax preparation and auditing

Practice Areas Explained

Walt Terry's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 Walt Terry

Where is Walt Terry's law office located?
Walt Terry'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 Walt Terry handle?
Walt Terry focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Walt Terry go to law school?
Walt Terry earned their education at (LLM, 2016); (JD, 2015); (—, 2011).
How can I contact Walt Terry for a consultation?
You can contact Walt Terry 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 Walt Terry received?
Walt Terry's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Practice Areas

Education

LLM
New York University
- 2016
JD
University of Mississippi
- 2015
Millsaps College
- 2011
Millsaps College
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, AL
District of Columbia, DC
Mississippi, MS
Tennessee, TN

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