Charlie Shah has a diverse litigation and business law practice, but he’ll tell you that he most enjoys working with individuals who are just starting a business. He assists these entrepreneurs when they get ready to form their limited liability company or other business entity. He can assist with the acquisition and closing of financing to purchase a business asset. He essentially serves as general counsel for the small business, helping the business achieve both its legal and business goals.
Charlie believes in fostering relationships with firm clients long after the disposition of a case or conclusion of a matter. Nonstop advocacy means not only taking a case from start to finish, but proactively keeping tabs on client interests and helping them further protect and grow their business.
Representative Experience
- Obtained arbitration verdict in favor of a national hotel management company in a dispute over the operation of a Holiday Inn.
- Represented limited liability company in the sale of a hotel valued at over $11 million.
- Defended local commercial truck rental company in state court in a products liability case involving claims of a design defect. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the rental company.
- Defended local rental car company in a state court personal injury case, obtaining summary judgment in favor of the rental company.
Professional and Community Involvement
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity: Fellow, 2012-2013
- University of Montevallo – Adjunct Professor: Business Law
- Coach – Cumberland School of Law Moot Court National Team
- American Bar Association (ABA): Member, Commercial Law Section
- Alabama State Bar: Member, Leadership Forum Class 2011, Graduate
- State Bar of Georgia: Member
- Birmingham Bar Association: Member
- North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA): Member
- Primerus: C0-Chair, Commercial Law Group
- Alabama Leadership Forum, Class of 2011
- Hospitalitylawyer.com: Member
- Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham: Counsel and Member
- Indian Cultural Association of Birmingham: Member