March 04, 2016
Christian & Small was recently recognized by the Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (BBVLP) as one of its "Champions for Justice" honorees. The firm achieved "Pacesetter" status by raising more than $15,000 in support for the BBVLP to aid in its mission of providing civil legal aid to low-income Birmingham citizens.
For every $1 donated to the BBVLP, the community receives $12.38 in immediate and long-term financial benefits, according to an independent study commissioned by the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation. In 2015, BBVLP volunteer attorneys helped 2,506 low-income citizens.
The BBVLP helps attorneys provide free legal services to low-income citizens unable to afford attorneys who need help with civil legal problems, including:
The BBVLP does not handle criminal cases. Christian & Small Managing Partner Deborah Alley Smith served as President of the BBVLP's Board of Directors in 2015 and currently serves on its Advisory Board.
October 9, 2026
Partner Priscilla K. Williams Obtains Complete Defense Verdict of Insurance Client On May 19, 2020, while on vacation in Gulf Shores, the injured plaintiff was a front seat passenger in her friend’s vehicle that was rear-ended at a stop light. Despite Plaintiff’s testimony that the impact felt severe and she was projected forward, the evidence […]
Read moreSeptember 18, 2026
Christian & Small is pleased to welcome Tevin D. Wallace as the newest associate in the Firm’s Birmingham office. Tevin’s practice focuses on litigation with an emphasis on construction, insurance, product liability, and transportation. He is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and his commitment to the practice of law is rooted in both family tradition and personal […]
Read moreSeptember 8, 2026
Restaurant and Hospitality Client Alert – ID Scanner Data Breach M. Jansen Voss is investigating a possible data breach at IDScan.net that may have affected bar and restaurant clients. IDScan.net provides hardware and software for ID scanning and age verification. Many bars and restaurants nationwide use the service, including those in Alabama. The IDScan.net data […]
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