Atty. William Lee Thuston

Atty. William Lee Thuston

Mr. William Lee Thuston is a lawyer practicing business & succession planning, business, corporate and 7 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About William Lee Thuston at a glance

William Lee Thuston is a Managing Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Burr And Forman Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1974) and Tennessee (2005). Educated at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University J.D. New York University LL.M. Taxation (—) and University of Virginia B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations •American Bar Association •Alabama State Bar •Tennessee Bar Association •Birmingham Bar Association •Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association, Board of Directors. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Lee Thuston is a lawyer practicing business & succession planning, business, corporate and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

William Lee Thuston's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 William Lee Thuston

Where is William Lee Thuston's law office located?
William Lee Thuston'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 Lee Thuston handle?
William Lee Thuston focuses on formation, trusts, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William Lee Thuston practiced law?
William Lee Thuston has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Lee Thuston go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William Lee Thuston received?
William Lee Thuston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Cumberland School of Law at Samford University J.D. New York University LL.M. Taxation
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University of Virginia B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1974
Tennessee
Admitted: 2005

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