Herbert E. "Chip" Browder, a seasoned attorney hailing from south Alabama, boasts an impressive legal career spanning nearly 25 years. With a rich background in business management, Chip managed his family's hardwood veneer business and timber investments for over a decade before embarking on his legal journey. His expertise in closely-held businesses is a valuable asset to clients with ownership stakes in various enterprises.
Armed with two accounting degrees from the University of Alabama and a master's degree in taxation from the New York University School of Law, Chip is exceptionally well-prepared to handle the most intricate accounting and tax matters necessary to achieve his clients' objectives.
Chip's commitment to legal education is evident in his role as an annual lecturer at the University of Alabama Law School's "Bridge the Gap" and "Will Drafting" Seminars for young lawyers, where he imparts knowledge on Estates and Trusts. Furthermore, he is a frequent seminar speaker, sharing his insights and expertise.
Honors:
• Outstanding Third Year Editorial Board Member and Senior Lead Articles Editor, Alabama Law Review, 1990-1991
• Recipient of the Richard S. Manley Local Government Law Award at the University of Alabama School of Law
• Acknowledged with the Federal Tax Clinic Award at the University of Alabama
• Prentice-Hall Federal Tax Award
• Recognized as a Lead Counsel Rated Attorney in Estate Planning Law
• Received the Client Distinction Award from martindale.com
Professional Activities:
• Active member of the American Bar Association, with involvement in various sections, including Closely-Held Businesses, Probate and Real Property, Urban, State, and Local Government Law, Taxation, and Trusts.
Noteworthy Presentations:
• Chip has been a prominent presenter at several significant events, including the Bridge the Gap Seminars and Estate Planning and Probate Seminars at the University of Alabama School of Law from 1998 to 2014.
• Notable presentations such as "Use of LLCs in Asset Protection and Estate Planning" at the Alabama Probate & Estate Planning Conference in Birmingham, AL, on May 12, 2017.
• He also presented "How to Use an LLC in Alabama to Protect Estate Assets" at the Alabama Probate & Estate Planning Conference in Birmingham, AL, on May 10, 2018.
• Chip's expertise in taxation of LLCs was shared in his presentation "Taxation of LLCs – Top Attorney Mistakes" at the Alabama Business Law Conference in Hoover, Alabama, on October 26, 2018.
• His knowledge in "Alabama Probate Law and Procedure: The Administration of Estates" was presented at CLE Alabama, University of Alabama School of Law, on November 2, 2018.
• Chip delved into the subject of "Using LLCs to Purchase Real Estate" and "Using LLCs in Asset Protection and Estate Planning" during his presentations at NBI in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 8, 2018.
• In May 2019, he shared insights on "How to Use an LLC in Alabama to Protect Estate Assets" at the Alabama Probate & Estate Planning Conference in Hoover, Alabama.
Herbert E. "Chip" Browder's extensive experience, notable honors, and commitment to legal education make him a trusted and respected figure in the legal community, particularly in the realm of estate planning and taxation.
