Frederic's primary practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, business entity formations, corporate counsel, private equity transactions, financing transactions and securities offerings. Frederic's clients include healthcare services businesses, construction and engineering firms, real estate developers, diversified service and manufacturing companies, and government contractors. Frederic has substantial experience in transactions involving the construction materials, construction and chemicals industries.
Frederic L. Smith Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1996
- Hampden-Sydney College, BA, graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Birmingham Downtown Kiwanis Club - Member
- Kiwanis Club of Birmingham - Member
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama - Board President and Director
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Birmingham (2025)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Birmingham (2023)
- Corporate Law, Birmingham (2022)
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Birmingham (2018)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Birmingham (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Energy Law
Awards:
- Listed in Birmingham Magazine, "Top Attorney," Corporate Finance
- Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers
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