About Maxwell H. Pulliam

• Birmingham-Southern College, B.A., Economics (1982)
• University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. (1985)
• University of Alabama, LL.M., Taxation (1990)

I advise clients who are under government investigation in criminal or regulatory matters, as well as those in civil cases that involve commercial or business disputes.  Because of my special skills, training, and experience.  I concentrate on cases dealing with taxes, banking, fraud, securities, and other financial matters.

I've successfully worked in every forum available to an Alabama lawyer, including trials in the federal courts of the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, representing clients in both civil and criminal matters.

• 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" for Corporate Compliance in Birmingham by the Best Lawyers in America
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense since 2009
• Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers for White Collar Criminal Defense
• Listed as a "Top Attorney" in Birmingham Magazine for White Collar Defense/Antitrust

• Federal Regulatory Bodies (IRS, EPA, SEC)
• State Regulatory Bodies (Alabama Securities Commission, Pardons & Paroles, Department of Public Safety, ABC Board, Department of Revenue, Alabama State Bar, State Board of Education, State Personnel Board, Boards of Medical Examiners, Dental Examiners and Nursing.)
• Local Governing Bodies (City Councils, Zoning Commissions, County Commissions, BZA)

 Max has successfully worked in every forum available to an Alabama lawyer. 

• Trials in the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama including both civil and criminal jury trials.
• Trials in the state courts throughout Alabama including civil, criminal (three capital murder trials), domestic relations, family, and juvenile cases.
• Brief writing and oral argument before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Brief writing and oral argument before Alabama’s appellate courts.
• Trials (adversary proceedings) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
• Trials in the municipal courts throughout Alabama.
• Administrative appearances before federal regulatory bodies including IRS, EPA, and the SEC.
• Administrative appearances before State regulatory bodies including Alabama Ethics Commission, Pardons and Paroles, Department of Public Safety, ABC Board, Alabama Securities Commission, Department of Revenue, Alabama State Bar, State Board of Education, State Personnel Board, Boards of Medical Examiners, Dental Examiners and Nursing.
• Appearance before local governing bodies (city councils, zoning commissions and BZA’s) and County Commissions.

•  Board of Directors, Emmet O’Neal Library (2008 to 2011; Chairman 2012 to 2018)
• Advisory Board, Birmingham Assistance League (2009 to present) 

• Supreme Court of the United States
• United States Court of Appeals, 11thCircuit
• United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
• United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
• United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama
• Alabama State Bar 

•   “Tax Aspects of Divorce”, CLE Alabama, October 2019
• “Preparing Your Client for Federal Custody”, May 2018
• “Alabama Ethics Law Update”, February 2017
• “Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions”, December 2014
• “Discovery of Hidden Assets in Divorce Cases”, November 2014
• “Patients and Practitioners Beware: Mandatory Electronic (Medical) Records and What You Need to Know”, October 2009
• “When Medical Error Becomes a Crime”, R3 Academy Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals, January 12, 2008
• “Federal Sentencing Advocacy”, Birmingham Bar Association, December 2004
• “Criminal Considerations for Corporate Lawyers”, 41st Annual Southeastern Corporate Law Institute, April 16, 2004
• “Tax Preparers Facing Much Scrutiny”, Birmingham Business Journal, March 22, 2004

•   “Two Are Acquitted in Another HealthSouth Case”, The New York Times, May 21, 2005