Atty. William Jacob Long IV

Atty. William Jacob Long IV

Mr. William Jacob Long IV is a lawyer practicing commercial / corporate litigation, consumer finance litigation & compliance, financial markets and services and 1 other area of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (205) 855-3860 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Jacob Long IV at a glance

William Jacob Long IV is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Burr And Forman Llp. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2003), Mississippi (2004), North Carolina U.S. District Court - Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court - Northern Distr (2006), and Florida (2020). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Alabama B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Associations Alabama Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association North Carolina State Bar Birmingham Bar Association. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Jacob Long IV is a lawyer practicing commercial / corporate litigation, consumer finance litigation & compliance, financial markets and services and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • William practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

William Jacob Long IV's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Jacob Long IV 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.

William Jacob Long IV is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Jacob Long IV is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William Jacob Long IV is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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.

Looking for additional Alabama attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Birmingham or all attorneys in Alabama.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Jacob Long IV

Where is William Jacob Long IV's law office located?
William Jacob Long IV's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Burr And Forman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Jacob Long IV handle?
William Jacob Long IV focuses on business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William Jacob Long IV practiced law?
William Jacob Long IV has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did William Jacob Long IV go to law school?
William Jacob Long IV earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (—).
How can I contact William Jacob Long IV for a consultation?
You can contact William Jacob Long IV 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 William Jacob Long IV received?
William Jacob Long IV's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law
- 2003
University of Alabama B.A. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2003
Mississippi
Admitted: 2004
North Carolina U.S. District Court - Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court - Northern Distr
Admitted: 2006
Florida
Admitted: 2020

Reviews

4.6
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.