Richard D. Greer

The Greer Law Firm, P.C., represents clients throughout Alabama in federal and state court business litigation, including the following areas of law: Business and Commercial Litigation; Commercial Collections; Construction Law and Litigation; Contract Law and Litigation; Employment Law and Litigation (Employer only); and Lease Law and Litigation. The Firm has represented people and business clients from over 35 states, Canada, Europe and South America, and also represents clients in non-litigation matters, including contract negotiation and document preparation.

I grew up in a privileged community, but began practicing law with a small firm in a small town, helping people and their businesses resolve problems big and small. In 1981, I joined a large law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where I represented the following type businesses throughout Alabama in federal and state court litigation: financial institutions; manufacturers; energy companies; commercial landlords; developers; engineers; contractors; employers; and countless other businesses in a variety of different industries.

I formed my own firm in 1995. Since then, I have continued to represent these same interests throughout Alabama: people with problems big and small; and diverse businesses, very big to very small. My small town legal roots add perspective to what I do each day.

Over time, I have also learned to more fully appreciate and enjoy life, family, and the great outdoors. My primary interests include physical fitness, college football, landscape architecture, attending rock concerts, travel, and coaching youth baseball.

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

• Federal and State Court Business Litigation throughout Alabama

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Fee agreements are determined on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the client.

Alabama

Since 1978

11th Circuit

Since 1983

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1992

Owner / Principal

Law Offices of Richard Greer and The Greer Law Firm, P.C.

1995 - Current

Associate / Shareholder

Najjar Denaburg, P.C., and predecessors

1981 - 1995

Associate / Partner

Law Offices of Eason Mitchell / Mitchell, Green, Pino & Greer

1978 - 1980

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

J.D. (1978) | Law

1975 - 1978

University of Exeter Law School (England)

Summer School (1977) | International and Comparative Law

1977 - 1977

Vanderbilt University

B.A. (1975) | Economics (Major), Political Science (Minor)

1971 - 1975

AV Preeminent

Martindale

2020

AV rating which is the highest peer-review rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s rating system.

Birmingham Bar Association

Member; Chair and member of several committees

1981 - Current

Activities: Fee Arbitration Committee (Member, Chair & Special Chair for preparation of policies and procedures); Grievance Committee (Member); Membership Committee (Member); Bulletin Committee (Member); Lawyer Referral Committee (Chair)

American Bar Association

Member

1981 - Current

Activities: Member: Litigation Section; Employment Law Section; Forum on the Construction Industry; Small Firm Section

Alabama State Bar

Member

1978 - Current

Shelby County Bar Association

Member

1978 - 1980