SJR35 Summary

• Records the death of Jesse P. Evans III from Birmingham, Alabama, on October 2, 2024, at age 73, and mourns his passing while celebrating his life and legacy.

• Recognizes his 40-year career as an exceptional trial lawyer and partner at Evans and Evans, LLC, serving as lead counsel in approximately 200 jury trials with focus on real estate matters.

• Honors his authorship of five editions of Alabama Property Rights and Remedies and co-authorship of the Sixth Edition with his son Price, considered the leading work on Alabama real property law.

• Notes his service as a member of the Board of Editors of the Alabama Lawyer, his teaching at Birmingham School of Law and University of Alabama School of Law, and his membership on the Real Estate Study Committee of the Alabama Law Institute.

• Documents his numerous professional accolades including The Best Lawyers in America recognition since 1995, Alabama Super Lawyers "Top 50" designation in 2011 and 2012, and American College of Real Estate Lawyers membership in 2021.