John R. Baggette

Mr. Baggette advises clients about the formation, acquisition, and sale of businesses and regularly assists clients in the creation of corporations and limited liability companies. He also represents banks and real estate developers in the financing, acquisition, and sale of commercial properties and condominium developments. Mr. Baggette also has experience in state and local tax abatements and incentives for industrial projects.

His clients include defense contractors, real estate developers, and regional and local banks.

Assistant Contact Information: Amy Mitchell

John R. Baggette

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts, Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama

Attorney Bio

Education
  • LL.M., Taxation, 1994, New York University School of Law, New York, NY

  • J.D., 1993, University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, AL
  • B.A., 1990, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Alabama, 1993
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • American Bar Association
  • Alabama Bar Association
  • Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
Honors ANd awards
  • Since 2018, Mr. Baggette has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of real estate law
presentations
  • Tax Law, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, 2015
Other Experience
  • Board of Directors, Community Foundation of Huntsville, 2014-2017
  • Board of Directors, Reliance Bank, 2010-2017

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Awards & Recognitions

Martindale-Hubbell indicates Lanier Ford has an average peer rating of 4.5 (on a 5-point scale). U.S. News and World Report has recognized Lanier Ford as a tier 1 firm. Lanier Ford is also an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and a recommended insurance defense firm as recognized by A. M. Best & Company.

Best Lawyers Award Best Law Firms Badge BBB Client Recco Award Torch Award