$ 350-375 per hour
Christopher Sean Hamer
also known as Christopher S. Hamer, Chris Hamer
About Christopher
Biography
Chris, a Birmingham native, regularly advises and represents clients on a broad range of legal issues, including: probate and estate matters, civil litigation, arbitration, business transactions and litigation, probate support for personal injury litigation, estate administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships, conservatorships and taxation. He has been recognized by Birmingham Magazine in its Top Attorneys list in the areas of Probate Law (2017-2020) and Tax Law (2017), and was selected to the Mid-South’s Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for Estate & Trust Litigation (2018-2021). Additionally, he has been selected as one of the 18 Best Birmingham Litigation Attorneys (2017-2021) and as one of the 16 Best Birmingham Probate Attorneys (2020-2021) by the website . Chris currently serves as the Chair-Elect of the Probate Section of the Birmingham Bar Association, and is on the board of the Birmingham School of Law Foundation.
Chris received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Commerce & Business Administration, with a concentration in Small Company Management, from the University of Alabama in 2005. After earning his undergraduate degree, he worked as General Manager of Sports Transportation for over seven years, and successfully negotiated the sale of the company to an industry peer in 2011. Chris received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Birmingham School of Law, graduating with honors in 2010. After completing his law degree, he attended the University of Alabama School of Law and received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, graduating cum laude in 2013, with a concentration in Business Tax.
He is admitted to practice in Alabama state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, and the U.S. Tax Court.
Chris lives in Birmingham with his wife, Beth, and three daughters, Abbey, Olivia and Charlotte. He is a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook, where has served as co-leader on the board of the Child Development Center.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alabama for 14 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC
1801 Fifth Avenue North, Suite 400, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate - Summary of Distribution
Mr. Hamer was very professional. He gave me options on how to deal with my mother's estate. I was able to do a summary of distribution which was considerably less expensive. No other attorney had shared this option, so I knew he was trustworthy. He thoroughly explained the process and kept me info...
Posted by Jeremy | May 22, 2012 | Probate
Review of Christopher Hamer
My brother and I hired Chris to probate our grandmother's estate. Chris did a great job from day one explaining the probate process, letting us know what he was doing, and explaining what he needed from us as executors to make the process run smoothly. He was always accessible and returned calls/emai...
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2012 | Probate
Review of Chris Hamer
My family hired Mr. Hamer to probate my sister's will and settle her estate after she passed away. In the past I had dealt with an attorney who was not good at communicating (returning phone calls and e-mails), so we were impressed with Mr. Hamer's prompt responses. He answered all of our questions...
Christopher Sean Hamer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Meticulous attention to details and authoritative knowledge of the law define Chris' legal practice."
"Chris was the opposing counsel in a probate case I recently handled that involved contract enforcement matters. He is very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and kind. Chris is an excellent lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great and honest attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a very smart, capable attorney and I recommend him to anyone."
"I strongly endorse Chris. He is a zealous advocate who works diligently for his clients to achieve successful outcomes."
"Chris knows his stuff when it comes to estate planning and probate. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I’ve known Chris for many years and have great confidence in his skill as an attorney. He is one of the most well versed and knowledgeable tax attorneys in the Birmingham area. His strong background in business allows him to be a great negotiator. He is also very experienced in complex estate law and litigation. Chris is one of the best lawyers I’ve had the pleasure to work with and would feel confident recommending him to any fiend or family member in need of his legal expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I proudly endorse this lawyer. I know Chris through his reputation throughout the community. He has a strong legal mind and is very easy to work with on any type of case. He is very intelligent, and quite the entrepreneur."
Christopher Long
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Chris is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. He is well respected in the community and in his field. I've worked with Chris several times and his experience and skills always shine. I would recommend Chris to anyone looking for an attorney that goes the extra mile for their clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is knowledgeable in his area of practice and has both a professional and agreeable demeanor. I have turned to Chris on numerous occasions for assistance with various matters."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Attorneys - Probate, Birmingham Magazine
2017
Top Attorneys - Probate, Birmingham Magazine
2017
Top Attorneys - Tax, Birmingham Magazine
2017
Best Birmingham Litigation Attorneys, Expertise.com
2005
Winner Best Strategy Invitational, McGraw-Hill Irwin
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Hamer Law Group, LLC
Associations
2012 - Present
Birmingham Bar Association, Business Law Section
2012 - Present
Birmingham Bar Assocation: Probate Section
2011 - Present
Alabama State Bar
2011 - Present
Alabama State Bar, Young Lawyers Section
2011 - Present
Alabama State Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
2011 - Present
Alabama State Bar, Taxation Section
2011 - Present
American Bar Association
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2011 - Present
Birmingham Bar Association
2011 - Present
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyer Program
Sample of Legal Cases
Alliance Investment Company, LLC v. Omni Construction Company, Inc., et. al, No. 1170504, 2019 WL 1219416 (Ala. March 15, 2019)
Reversed and Remanded (successful appeal)
Education
2013
The University of Alabama School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.), cum laude
2010
Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL)
Doctor of Law (JD), with honors
2005
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Speaking Engagements
2017
Estate Planning from A to Z
Basic Tax Planning
2017
Engineering Law
Engineering Business Law
2017
Engineering Law
Contract Law Primer for Engineers
2014
Bridge to Practice Workshop
Negotiation and Interviewing Skills
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do i find out about my uncle not giving me my fathers share of inheritance or can he legally keep i from me
11 Mar 2019
Q&A
Should I file to have the Administrator removed or Compel Final Statement? Can I recover attorney fees?
22 Sep 2017
Q&A
What options do I have in contesting my fathers estate?
28 Aug 2017