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James Blount Griffin
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About James
Biography
I take care of my clients' property and estates- from estate planning to real estate investments. Estate planning is "preventive medicine" against family feuds. Estate administration is something that must be done when someone dies, and you want someone who can keep a bad situation from getting worse. Real estate is where many of us put much of our wealth, and the hazards of buying, selling, and managing real estate are challenging.
I have offices in Birmingham and Madison. I sometimes meet people in homes and hospitals who suffer from ill health.
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
35%
12 years
Estate Planning
30%
20 years
Trusts
20%
20 years
Real Estate
15%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Alabama for 14 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 24 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
James B Griffin Law LLC
6 Office Park Circle, Suite 215, Birmingham, AL, 35223
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James Blount Griffin's Reviews
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Posted by Nonya | July 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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...
Posted by Ellen | July 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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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...
Posted by Evens | February 11, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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 pleasa...
Posted by Danica | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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 an...
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James Blount Griffin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Tristan Gillespie
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"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."
"As a fellow lawyer in Birmingham I can tell you that James Griffin is the go to lawyer for estate planning and probate matters."
"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."
"James is knowledgeable and dedicated. If you want to make sure your loved are protected, talk to James first. You won't be sorry."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"James handles the probate aspects of my firm's personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits; he does a wonderful job and communicates very well."
"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."
"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."
J Murphy
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Oct 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, James B. Griffin, LLC
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Bishop Colvin Johnson & Kent, LLC
2002 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of Wm. Thomas Craig
2001 - 2002
Attorney, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Associations
2010 - 2011
State Bar of Georgia, Environmental Law SectionChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Bd. of Zoning Adjustment of City of Trussville v. Tacala, ___ So.3d ___ (Ala.Civ.App. 2013)
Summary judgment reversed
East Georgia Land and Development Co., LLC v. Baker et al., 690 S.E.2d 145 (Ga. 2010).
Supreme Court allowed probate judge to verify
Education
2001
Vanderbilt University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Alabama
MA - Masters
1984
Gordon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Land Use Law: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation, and Zoning
"Comprehensive Look at Land Use Law and Environmental Considerations"
2013
Legal Issues Involving Local Governments
"Zoning Concerns and Planning Issues"
2011
Jefferson County School Administrators' Winter Dinner"
"Understanding Alabama's Revised Code of Ethics"
2011
Environmental Law Summer Institute
"Ethics Panel Discussion"
2009
2009
Environmental Law Summer Seminar
"Trespass and Nuisance as Environmental Torts"
2008
Zoning Law
"Professionalism in Zoning and Land Use Matters"
2007
Zoning Law
"Ethics in Zoning: Topics for Panel Discussion"
2007
Zoning Law
"Storm Water and Clean Water Act Issues"
2007
Environmental Law Summer Seminar
"Solid Waste Management and Recent Landfill Litigation"
2006
Zoning Law
"Landfill Regulation and Litigation Tactics"
2006
Old Church, Oxford, GA
"Emory College, the Town of Oxford, and the Rebirth of the Humanities and the Historical Imagination"
2005
Zoning and Land Use in Georgia
"Forum Shopping for Zoning and Land-Use Regulations in Georgia: Incorporations of New Cities and Annexations Under Recently Revised Statutes"
2005
Commencement
"Character, Scholarship, Faith"
2004
Zoning Law
"Recent Developments in Annexation Law"
Publications
2001
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
"A Predictive Framework for the Effectiveness of International Criminal Tribunals"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers