Mr. Griffin is a very professional and personable attorney.
I worked with Mr. Griffin on several occasions in cases related to my job, which includes enforcement of environmental regulations. He is very intelligent and articulate, and takes the time to explain legal processes and language in layman's terms.
I live in Arizona but own 2 properties in Alabama and I wanted to ensure my properties were secured if anything were to happen to me. An internet search led me to Mr. James Griffin and I am very pleased with the services I received. Mr. Griffin explained the different options I could pursue regarding my real estate and advised the pros and cons of each. My choice was the living trust and Mr. Griffin took care of everything and kept me informed every step of the way. He filed the deeds correctly and promptly upon completion of my living trust. Not only was he professional but he was very compassionate to my situation as my beneficiaries are disabled and I wanted to ensure they were taken care of in the event of my passing. I would definitely call him again as his services were superb!
ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, AND PROPERTY LAW- "PREVENTIVE MEDICINE" TO PREVENT FAMILY FEUDS.COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND ASSIGN EACH TO YOUR PREFERRED HEIR. THAT'S ESTATE PLANNING.DEATH CREATES A CRISIS OF PROPERTY AND RELATIONSHIPS. WE CAN HELP THROUGH ESTATE ADMINISTRATION.
I take care of my clients' property and estates- from estate planning to real estate investments. Â Estate planning is "preventive medicine" against family feuds. Â Estate administration is something that must be done when someone dies, and you want someone who can keep a bad situation from getting worse. Â Real estate is where many of us put much of our wealth, and the hazards of buying, selling, and managing real estate are challenging.
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I have offices in Birmingham and Atlanta. Â I sometimes meet people in homes and hospitals who suffer from ill health.
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My father has turned 90 years old and lives with me. Â I am guardian for a disabled brother who lives in an assisted-living facility. Â I also served as administrator for late mother's affairs.
Mr. Griffin is a very professional and personable attorney.
I worked with Mr. Griffin on several occasions in cases related to my job, which includes enforcement of environmental regulations. He is very intelligent and articulate, and takes the time to explain legal processes and language in layman's terms.
Posted by Nonya | July 20, 2023
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Living trust for personal property/ real estate
I live in Arizona but own 2 properties in Alabama and I wanted to ensure my properties were secured if anything were to happen to me. An internet search led me to Mr. James Griffin and I am very pleased with the services I received. Mr. Griffin explained the different options I could pursue regarding my real estate and advised the pros and cons of each. My choice was the living trust and Mr. Griffin took care of everything and kept me informed every step of the way. He filed the deeds correctly and promptly upon completion of my living trust. Not only was he professional but he was very compassionate to my situation as my beneficiaries are disabled and I wanted to ensure they were taken care of in the event of my passing. I would definitely call him again as his services were superb!
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Posted by Ellen | July 11, 2023
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Estate Plan
We needed an attorney to help us with our estate plan that includes real estate. Mr Griffin is very knowledgeable about real estate planning and his communication skills helped us understand difficult legal wording. He made the experience easy and painless for us. I would recommend Mr. Griffin if you are needing an attorney to help with Estate Planning especially if you have real estate.
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Posted by Evens | February 11, 2021
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Great Attorney!
I found Mr. Griffin on a google search. I was impressed with his reviews and he did not disappoint! I recommend his services to everyone.
Posted by Sandra | August 7, 2020
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Very Highly Recommended!
OMG! This guy was the most helpful, straight forward attorney I have found! Called earlier this morning and recieved a call pretty quickly. I've been looking, calling, emailing lawyers for over a month now... with this guy's knowledge and expertise, I highly recommend him... his staff was very pleasant answering and assisting me when I called as well.
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Posted by Danica | December 19, 2016
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Mr. Griffin is an Effective and Caring Estate Attorney
Mr. Griffin graciously took on my case, when my father passed away in Birmingham and I needed assistance in receiving a fair share of my inheritance from his estate.
Mr. Griffin was an excellent liaison, between me and my stepmother’s financially-aggressive estate attorney. Mr. Griffin reviewed and handled all of my legal documents in a timely manner, explained Alabama’s legal guidelines in simple terms, and was extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient and thorough.
As a North Carolina resident, I had many legal concerns and questions. Mr. Griffin communicated efficiently and responded quickly to all of my inquiries, via email and phone calls. Throughout the entire 9-month process of my case, Mr. Griffin kept me informed on any changes, and gave clear instructions on documents that I needed to sign.
Mr. Griffin was very understanding with my limited budget for legal expenditures, and was very accommodating. He was extremely honest and his billing methods were clear. He ensured transparency in his financial procedures, and requested my approval before committing to any transactions. Mr. Griffin is a man of integrity, and I trust him completely.
My case has resulted in a fair, favorable settlement and I am very pleased with the outcome — especially since Mr. Griffin ensured that I would not have to travel to Alabama, to attend probate court hearings.
Best of all, Mr. Griffin is a true Southern gentleman at heart. His utmost priority is his family values, and his firm belief that people ought to be treated well. His manners are impeccable and it has been a pleasure to work with him.
I highly recommend Mr. Griffin, as the perfect attorney for your estate planning needs.
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Unknown Attorney | Mar 13
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 20
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"I fully endorse Mr. Griffin. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of estate planning and probate law. He truly cares and is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. You will not be disappointed."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 08
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"I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent attorney and quite knowledgeable in his field. He also treats his clients wonderfully and always with their best interests in mind."
Estate planning Attorney | May 31
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"Great lawyer, really cares about his clients. He will give you the time and attention to make sure the job is done right. Hire this attorney if you're able."
Estate planning Attorney | May 31
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"James is much more than THE BEST estate planning and probate attorney in Alabama. He is a leader in these specialties on a national level. He advises and mentors other estate planning attorneys from all over the country. His command of the ever evolving law, coming from his vast personal, business and entrepreneurial experience, is truly amazing! He is passionate and committed to making a difference for his clients. He truly cares about people! This sets him head and shoulders above the rest. He is truly a Super Lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"James is knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He provides his clients with the highest level of service and I highly recommend him if you are looking for a personalized touch for your estate planning needs."
Estate planning Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"A great estate lawyer who will make sure your final wishes are followed so that you can continue caring for your loved ones when you're not able to be there personally."
Probate Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have come to know James through our professional organizations. Simply stated, when you are an attorney, you often know several other lawyers that you can recommend in any given practice area. I am happy to say that James is certainly on my referral list for probate and estate attorneys. Knowledgable and caring, James will take the extra step to make sure he gets the results the clients need."
State, local, and municipal law Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"James is hard working, smart, and client-oriented. I worked alongside him for more than a year, and I consider him a mentor in legal writing and local government law.
He is a tireless worker who can see through the complexity of government regulations, slicing through them like a scalpel to get to the core issues of a situation, and then clearly and succinctly explain those issues to courts, regulators, opposing parties, and clients."
Land use and zoning Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I worked with James for five years on local government, land use and environmental issues. James is a top notch attorney. He goes above and beyond for his clients by thoroughly preparing and providing strategic guidance on complex issues. Beyond being an excellent attorney, he is a man of exceptional character and is never too busy to advise a fellow associate. His devotion to his own family makes him particularly adept to serving the needs of clients with complex estate planning issues. I endorse James for his expertise in the practice areas of Environmental, Land Use/Zoning, Local Government, and Estate Planning."