Lawyer Steven A. Benefield, graduated from Birmingham-Southern College, Class of 1980, B.A., summa cum laude University of Alabama, Class of 1983, J.D., , University of Alabama, Class of 1995, LL.M., Taxation, is now employed by Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O'Neal LLP at Renasant Place, 2001 Park Place North, Suite 700 Birmingham, AL 35203-4804.

While being a member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar (Chairman, Committee on Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution, 1996-1998 Chair, Alabama Supreme Court Committee on Dispute Resolution)., Steven A. Benefield is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Steven A. Benefield as your lawyer, you should consider whether Steven A. Benefield offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Steven A. Benefield has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Steven A. Benefield's office is located at Birmingham, AL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Steven A. Benefield has been admitted in 1983, Alabama; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle & Southern Districts of Alabama;. His or her practice areas include Trusts and Estates, Trust Planning, Wills, Tax Planning, Probate, Business Planning, Business Organization, Elder Law.

Steven A. Benefield's college and law school education includes Birmingham-Southern College, Class of 1980, B.A., summa cum laude, University of Alabama, Class of 1983, J.D., , University of Alabama, Class of 1995, LL.M., Taxation. Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | Steven A. Benefield is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in 2006 -2017 in the field of tax law, in the field of business organization in 2012- 2017, and in the field of trusts and estates in 2013 — 2017. He was named the 2014 Birmingham Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) “Lawyer of the Year.” Mr. Benefield received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell. He has been certified as a Merger & Acquisition Advisor by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. Mr. Benefield is an Expert Trial Witness (regarding legal standards of practice for attorneys in estate and trust matters) and the Treasures of the Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators (membership by invitation only). He is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham and was the Chair for the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution from 2000 — 2002. Mr. Benefield is a member of the Alabama Bar Association (ABA) including the Tax Section, the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Sections and the Center for Professional Responsibility. He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and he was a member of the Grievance Committee from 1985 to 1995, serving as Chairman in 1995. He is a registered general and appellate mediator in state and federal courts. From 1983 to 1984, Mr. Benefield served as law clerk for the Honorable James H. Hancock, United St. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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