Settling a Civil Case Involving a Minor
In Alabama, there are special requirements for lawsuits involving a minor plaintiff. If the parties reach a settlement agreement, they must have the settlement approved by the court. The court, by reviewing the evidence in the case, must determine that the settlement is in the best interest of the child. All the requirements listed below […]
You Can Judge Some Books By Their Cover
Low-impact auto accident cases are increasingly common in personal injury litigation. You will know one when you see one: the property damage to the vehicles is often minimal, yet plaintiffs allege significant or long-lasting injuries. For insurers and defense counsel, these cases present a frustrating challenge: juries must be persuaded to look beyond the claimed […]
Criminal Implications in a Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident
In a split second, an accident involving a commercial transportation vehicle can cause a range of issues for those involved and even for people a thousand miles away from the scene. Beyond the immediate health concerns of everyone at the scene, and the civil liability issues we routinely litigate, the commercial driver may also face […]
Christian & Small Welcomes Partner Jeremy P. Taylor to the Mobile, Alabama Office
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Jeremy P. Taylor has joined the firm’s Mobile office as a partner representing clients in complex litigation and insurance, product liability, and transportation defense. Jeremy brings more than 26 years of proven litigation experience to clients in the Gulf Coast area of Alabama. Managing Partner Greer B. […]
Christian & Small Welcome 2026 Summer Associates
Christian & Small welcomes 2026 Summer Associates: Lawson Brown, Catherine Eckerle, Carter Inman, Anna Kately Kuhn, Callie Stewart, Margaret Tarica, Paul Vercher, and Andrew Williams. The summer associate program provides law students with practical, hands-on experience in litigation and business development, as well as the opportunity to be mentored by lawyers across the firm. Jim […]
Christian & Small Welcomes Conner G. Sorrells As Newest Associate in the Birmingham Office
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Conner G. Sorrells has joined the firm as the newest associate in its Birmingham, Alabama, office. Conner’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation and he represents businesses, insurers, and professionals in a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, business torts, and other complex civil […]
“Filed” Does Not Equal “Commenced”: Strategy for Asserting a Statute-of-Limitations Defense
Alabama practitioners know that the two-year clock is often the whole ballgame in premises/security cases and other tort suits. In Ex parte Stonebridge, LLC, and Hubbard Properties, Inc. (SC-2025-0364), the Alabama Supreme Court held that a case is not “commenced” unless the plaintiff files with bona fide intent to have the complaint immediately served. The distinction […]
Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Christian & Small With Us
Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Christian & Small We appreciate you following along throughout the year as Christian & Small proudly marked its 25th anniversary. This celebration allows us to honor the many remarkable individuals, cherished stories, and experiences that have defined our firm’s journey and shaped our foundation. A Legacy of Courage, […]
Christian & Small Attorneys Successfully Defend Appeal of Dismissal Secured in Trial Court
Christian & Small represented a homeowner’s association that was sued by one of its members for alleged violations of its fiduciary duties and its failure to enforce various restrictive covenants. After a successful dispositive motion in the trial court, the plaintiffs appealed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, arguing that the trial court exceeded […]
Texting Tangles: Why the Alabama Supreme Court Ruled a Text-Message Settlement Unenforceable
Texting Tangles: Why the Supreme Court Ruled a Text-Message Settlement Unenforceable The Alabama Supreme Court recently reversed a circuit court ruling that had enforced a settlement agreement negotiated entirely via text message, underscoring critical lessons about contract formation, especially in the age of electronic communication. In iWTNS, Inc. v. MotionMobs, LLC (SC-2024-0591), the Court ruled […]
You Can Judge Some Books By Their Cover
Low-impact auto accident cases are increasingly common in personal injury litigation. You will know one when you see one: the property damage to the vehicles is often minimal, yet plaintiffs allege significant or long-lasting injuries. For insurers and defense counsel, these cases present a frustrating challenge: juries must be persuaded to look beyond the claimed […]
Criminal Implications in a Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident
In a split second, an accident involving a commercial transportation vehicle can cause a range of issues for those involved and even for people a thousand miles away from the scene. Beyond the immediate health concerns of everyone at the scene, and the civil liability issues we routinely litigate, the commercial driver may also face […]
Christian & Small Welcomes Partner Jeremy P. Taylor to the Mobile, Alabama Office
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Jeremy P. Taylor has joined the firm’s Mobile office as a partner representing clients in complex litigation and insurance, product liability, and transportation defense. Jeremy brings more than 26 years of proven litigation experience to clients in the Gulf Coast area of Alabama. Managing Partner Greer B. […]
Christian & Small Welcome 2026 Summer Associates
Christian & Small welcomes 2026 Summer Associates: Lawson Brown, Catherine Eckerle, Carter Inman, Anna Kately Kuhn, Callie Stewart, Margaret Tarica, Paul Vercher, and Andrew Williams. The summer associate program provides law students with practical, hands-on experience in litigation and business development, as well as the opportunity to be mentored by lawyers across the firm. Jim […]
Christian & Small Welcomes Conner G. Sorrells As Newest Associate in the Birmingham Office
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Conner G. Sorrells has joined the firm as the newest associate in its Birmingham, Alabama, office. Conner’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation and he represents businesses, insurers, and professionals in a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, business torts, and other complex civil […]
“Filed” Does Not Equal “Commenced”: Strategy for Asserting a Statute-of-Limitations Defense
Alabama practitioners know that the two-year clock is often the whole ballgame in premises/security cases and other tort suits. In Ex parte Stonebridge, LLC, and Hubbard Properties, Inc. (SC-2025-0364), the Alabama Supreme Court held that a case is not “commenced” unless the plaintiff files with bona fide intent to have the complaint immediately served. The distinction […]
Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Christian & Small With Us
Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Christian & Small We appreciate you following along throughout the year as Christian & Small proudly marked its 25th anniversary. This celebration allows us to honor the many remarkable individuals, cherished stories, and experiences that have defined our firm’s journey and shaped our foundation. A Legacy of Courage, […]
Christian & Small Attorneys Successfully Defend Appeal of Dismissal Secured in Trial Court
Christian & Small represented a homeowner’s association that was sued by one of its members for alleged violations of its fiduciary duties and its failure to enforce various restrictive covenants. After a successful dispositive motion in the trial court, the plaintiffs appealed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, arguing that the trial court exceeded […]
Texting Tangles: Why the Alabama Supreme Court Ruled a Text-Message Settlement Unenforceable
Texting Tangles: Why the Supreme Court Ruled a Text-Message Settlement Unenforceable The Alabama Supreme Court recently reversed a circuit court ruling that had enforced a settlement agreement negotiated entirely via text message, underscoring critical lessons about contract formation, especially in the age of electronic communication. In iWTNS, Inc. v. MotionMobs, LLC (SC-2024-0591), the Court ruled […]
Christian & Small Welcomes Kaeleigh S. Rafield As the Newest Associate in the Birmingham Office
Christian & Small is pleased to welcome Kaeleigh S. Rafield as the newest associate in the firm’s Birmingham office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, including insurance defense, creditors’ rights, products liability, and premises liability. She assists in all phases of the litigation process, from initial case assessment through trial and appeal. Kaeleigh grew up […]