James J. Coomes

phone: (205) 397-3720
fax: (205) 802-7550
email: jcoomes@feldhyde.com
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assistant: Donna Frey
phone: (205) 397-3732
email: dfrey@feldhyde.com

James' practice is concentrated on the representation of closely-held businesses and their owners, assisting entrepreneurial and family companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, captive insurance companies, employee issues, buy-sell agreements, along with assisting management and ownership in connection with their individual estate, wealth transfer, asset protection and business planning including the formation of charitable trusts and private foundations. In doing so, James also provides advice in connection with business planning issues regarding organizing, operating and expanding closely held businesses. James’ advice is designed to help business clients focus on the various stages of their businesses, the changing environment in their particular industry and to provide specialized tax and legal advice at any stage of business development.

James’ knowledge in the area of gift and estate tax and succession planning has given him the base to enable his clients to transition their asset holdings through sophisticated estate and wealth transfer planning strategies and business succession plans. James’ involvement in individual tax planning and business tax planning adds an additional level of skill to assist business owners and their families in avoiding or deferring taxes through income, estate, gift, business and corporate planning.

Professional and Civic Affiliations
Estate Planning Council, Birmingham Tax Forum, Alabama Planned Giving Council, Board of Directors of Alabama Planned Giving Council, Adjunct Professor University of Alabama School of Law