Robert C. Walthall, Business Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
focused on Business and Tax
Birmingham, AL
Trusted business attorney serving Birmingham.
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Robert C. Walthall is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Business and Tax.
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- Birmingham, ALABAMA
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- Business · Tax
- Handles Business and Tax matters from Birmingham, ALABAMA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026).
About Robert C. Walthall: Robert C. Walthall is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Business and Tax.
Areas of practice
Robert's practice areas in Birmingham
Robert concentrates on business and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Robert takes business matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Robert takes tax matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Robert C. Walthall, business attorney serving Birmingham
Robert C. Walthall is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Business and Tax. Robert works from Birmingham, Alabama and takes on business matters across the region.
Robert Walthall is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He counsels clients on a broad range of federal tax and related matters. Robert provides tax-planning advice to individuals and businesses, represents clients in administrative and judicial tax controversies at the state and federal levels, including the US Tax Court and other federal and Alabama courts, and represents clients in civil and criminal tax defense. He also counsels clients with respect to organizing and tax planning for the operation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, estate planning and preparation of wills, and administration of trusts and estates. Robert has represented project syndicators, developers, investors, and managers in projects that utilized various federal and state tax credits and other financial sources to fund affordable housing projects, operating businesses, and residential real estate developments. He has represented developers in more than 50 projects using federal and state housing tax credits, historic rehabilitation tax credits, and new markets tax credits. Robert is a trustee of the Southern Federal Tax Institute, past chairman of the American Institute of Federal Taxation, and past editor-in-chief of the Alabama Law Review. He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the Corporate and Tax Law categories for 25 years. For the past 13 years, Robert has authored articles on tax-related matters for the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA, one of the nation’s largest publishers of journals and books focused on business, economic, and tax-related topics) and is a columnist for the Journal of Passthrough Entities, published by CCH. He also contributed a section on “State and Local Tax Incentives” to a recent supplement of the US Taxation Guide of the International Tax Review.
Robert's approach to business cases
Robert Walthall is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He counsels clients on a broad range of federal tax and related matters. Robert provides tax-planning advice to individuals and businesses, represents clients in administrative and judicial tax controversies at the state and federal levels, including the US Tax Court and other federal and Alabama courts, and represents clients in civil…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and tax matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Robert studied and practices
The University of Alabama
BS · 1964
New York University
LLM · 1970
The University of Alabama
JD · 1967
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Alabama, Alabama Sta
ACTIVE
Robert studied at BS in The University of Alabama, LLM in New York University, and JD in The University of Alabama.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed BS in The University of Alabama, LLM in New York University, and JD in The University of Alabama. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Robert's legal honors and published work
Robert has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Income Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Farrah Order of Jurisprudence
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Tax, 2009-2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Income Tax (2026).
Locations
Robert C. Walthall's office in Birmingham
Robert's primary office is at 420 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1100, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Robert C. Walthall — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert C. Walthall
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Robert is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new business clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama
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