Harold B. Kushner
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Corporate Law Tax Law
Biography
Harold Kushner practices with the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group focusing his practice in the areas of tax and corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, securities, estate and trust planning and employer resources. He represents clients in diverse industries such as steel, manufacturing, retail, technology and software, distribution, franchising, publications, construction, real estate development and health care, with an emphasis on representation of closely held corporations. In the area of emerging business and venture capital financing, he has represented start-up ventures and investors in private equity transactions.
Harold has been active in various bar association committees. He has served as a representative of the Alabama Bar Association on the Internal Revenue Service Practitioner's Council. He is a former Chairman of The Entrepreneurial Center. He is a former Chairman of the Alabama Securities Commission. He has served on various civic boards and has been active in the National Conference for Community and Justice. He has served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Charitable Real Estate Foundation. He has lectured at numerous seminars and institutes on corporate and taxation matters.
Harold has been active in various bar association committees. He has served as a representative of the Alabama Bar Association on the Internal Revenue Service Practitioner's Council. He is a former Chairman of The Entrepreneurial Center. He is a former Chairman of the Alabama Securities Commission. He has served on various civic boards and has been active in the National Conference for Community and Justice. He has served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Charitable Real Estate Foundation. He has lectured at numerous seminars and institutes on corporate and taxation matters.
Overview
- New York University, LLM(Taxation), graduated 1974
- The University of Alabama, BA, graduated 1968
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1971
- Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Birmingham Bar Association - Member
- Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Birmingham Bar Association - Member
- New York University, LLM(Taxation), graduated 1974
- The University of Alabama, BA, graduated 1968
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1971
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Law, Birmingham (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Special Focus:
- Family Businesses
- General Corporate
- Leveraged Buyouts
- Limited Liability Companies
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Awards:
- Listed in Chambers USA
- Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Securities & Corporate Finance, 2009-2013
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Other Court Admissions
- United States Tax Court
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