Jackson R. "Jack" Sharman III
About Jackson R. Sharman III
Jackson R. Sharman III is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Jackson R. Sharman III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law
Current Firm: Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Birmingham, AL
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