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Accolades
Recognized by Chambers USA Guide
Members of IADC - International Association of Defense Council
10 year partnership and still the only Alabama firm to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
18 Partners Named to 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Eight Partners Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
18 Partners Named to 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
12 Named to Mid-South SuperLawyers - 3 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars
Eight Partners Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Members of American Board of Trial Advocates
10 year partnership with Teach for America Alabama working to bring quality education to every student
MS Supreme Court Holds Attorney Insurer Waived Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel Communications
MS Supreme Court Holds Attorney Insurer Waived Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel Communications Prepared by Shauncey H. Ridgeway December 16, 2020 On October 27, 2020, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed a trial court decision that an insurance company waived its attorney-client privilege and required it to 1) produce written communications between its in-house counsel and […]
Five Issues for Restaurants, Bars, and Breweries to Consider Before Opening Temporary Outdoor Dining and Entertainment Space
Five Issues for Restaurants, Bars, and Breweries to Consider Before Opening Temporary Outdoor Dining and Entertainment Space Prepared by Jansen Voss December 14, 2020 This is the view looking southeast from atop my perch on the 18th floor of the Financial Center in downtown Birmingham. That’s Sloss Furnace in the upper left-hand corner. It’s a […]
15 Attorneys Recognized by 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers®
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the list of 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers®, including one partner and two associates named to the 2020 Mid-South Rising Stars list. Partners Deborah Alley Smith and Sharon D. Stuart were named to the 2020 Top 50 Women Mid-South Super […]
Alabama Caselaw Alert: Ex Parte ALFA Mutual Insurance Company v. Kelisha Saulsberry
Alabama Caselaw Alert: Ex Parte ALFA Mutual Insurance Company v. Kelisha Saulsberry Prepared by Jim L. Pattillo November 23, 2020 The Alabama Supreme Court has denied an uninsured motorist insurer’s ability to opt-out of litigation if it entered the litigation by intervening when it was not previously sued. While there are some logistical hurdles, insurers […]
Client Communication Is The Cornerstone of Effective Litigation Management
Client Communication is the Cornerstone of Effective Litigation Management Prepared by M. Jansen Voss November 20, 2020 I have been reflecting recently on client communication as a key component of my client-centered defense litigation practice. I find myself returning again and again to the following timeless principles: 1) Above-all, communication with the client should be […]
Partner Christina May Bolin Appointed to Key Leadership Role in DRI, The Largest International Organization of Defense Lawyers and In-House Counsel
Christian & Small is pleased to share that Partner Christina May Bolin was appointed as the Alabama State Representative for (DRI) at its virtual 2020 Annual Meeting on October 23. DRI is the largest international organization of defense lawyers and in-house counsel. Bolin will serve a three-year term from 2020 – 2023. Bolin recently served […]
Is the Alabama Supreme Court Looking for the Right Case to Strike a Blow Against Roe v. Wade?
Is the Alabama Supreme Court Looking for the Right Case to Strike A Blow Against Roe v. Wade? Prepared by Christina May Bolin November 6, 2020 On October 30, 2020, the Alabama Supreme Court released its opinion in Ryan Magers, individually and on behalf of Baby Roe, a deceased unborn child v. Alabama Women’s Center […]
Shauncey H. Ridgeway: Find Your Voice, Lean Into It, and Use It
What follows is a reprint of an article written by Associate Shauncey H. Ridgeway for the DRI Diversity Insider. The entire publication can be read here. DRI Diversity Insider, 10.29.20 For what seems like an eternity (though in reality has only been a few short months), I have grappled with the thought of writing a […]
F. Todd Weston and Gaby Reeves Secure Win for National Service Company Client on Motion to Dismiss in Etowah County, Alabama
F. Todd Weston and Gaby Reeves Secure Win for National Service Company Client on Motion to Dismiss in Etowah County, Alabama During the virtual hearing on Monday, October 19, 2020, after his review of the Motion filed on behalf of Christian & Small’s client, the Etowah County judge urged Plaintiff counsel to concede his position, […]
Associate Jordan Loper Recognized by Birmingham Business Journal as a NextGenBHM: Law Award Winner
Christian & Small is proud to announce that associate Jordan C. Loper is recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as a 2020 NextGenBHAM: Law Award winner. To see the full listing, visit Meet the NextGenBHM: Law Winners for 2020. Jordan joined Christian & Small in 2018 and focuses her area of practice on civil litigation, […]