profile image

William Lee Thuston

Burr & Forman LLP

William “Lee” Thuston is the Chairman of Burr & Forman overseeing the firm’s Executive Committee as well as strategic initiatives, business development, and client service programs. Prior to becoming Chairman, Lee had served as Firm Managing Partner since 2005. Lee practices in the Corporate/Tax practice group where he focuses on economic development, business and succession planning, trusts and estates, tax law, and international law.

Lee is a driving force behind Alabama’s economic development and has played a large role in some of the state’s major manufacturing deals. Lee has a wide variety of involvement in the manufacturing industry which includes serving as Alabama Counsel during the site selection and negotiation processes for Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.; Mi-Tech Steel, Inc.; and IPSCO Steel when these companies chose to locate their facilities to Alabama. His experience in the automotive industry also includes assisting Honda Manufacturing of Alabama with the implementation of its incentives package with the State for the development of its plant in Lincoln, AL, as well as assisted Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC with the implementation of its incentive package with the State for the development of its plant in Montgomery, AL. He represented Honda in the establishment of its transmission manufacturing facility in Tallapoosa, GA in 2004.

Lee also negotiated the incentives packages with the State for the 2009 expansion of the Mercedes-Benz plant. Additionally, Lee represented Kia Motors Corporation with the site selection and implementation of its incentive package for the development of its plant in West Point, GA, as well as the ThyssenKrupp steel mills located in Mobile County, AL, and the Jack Daniel Cooperage Project located in Lawrence County, AL.

Lee was instrumental in boosting the State’s profile in the aerospace industry by working with public and private entities to create a desirable environment – legally, tax-wise, economic and socially – to attract Airbus to build a manufacturing facility in Mobile, AL.

In addition to working directly with state government and the departments of commerce, local government, and developers, Lee is actively involved with organizations like the Birmingham Business Alliance – the organization that created Blueprint Birmingham, and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturer’s Association.

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney William Lee Thuston & Burr & Forman LLP can handle?
Burr & Forman LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Corporate, Construction, Business. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Burr & Forman LLP located?
Burr & Forman LLP is located at 420 20th St N #3400, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA. You can reach out to Burr & Forman LLP using their phone line (205) 458-5143. You can also check their website www.burr.com/attorney/william-lee-thuston/?_sf_s=william.
How much would it cost to hire Burr & Forman LLP?
William Lee Thuston lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are William Lee Thuston reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on William Lee Thuston lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Burr & Forman LLP
420 20th St N #3400, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement