Carrie M. Motes is a partner in Christian & Small’s Birmingham, Alabama office. She focuses her practice on civil defense litigation, personal injury defense, insurance, and professional liability. She has experience defending individuals, small businesses, retailers, transportation companies, and various healthcare providers. Carrie enjoys getting to know her clients and working with them to best meet their needs.
Carrie obtained her B.S. degree in Biology and History from Furman University and her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, Carrie served as Lead Editor for the Journal of the Legal Profession and completed an externship with The Honorable Karon O. Bowdre in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
Featured Recognitions
Admissions
- Alabama
- Tennessee
- U.S. District Court for Southern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for Northern District of Alabama
Education
- Furman University, B.S., Biology and History, 2008, magna cum laude
- University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2012, cum laude
Representative Experience
- Obtained defense verdict in a wrongful death case.
- Has obtained numerous summary judgments on a wide range of topics.
Awards and Recognition
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Commercial Litigation
- Recognized as Benchmark Litigation Future Star
Reported Decisions
- Smith v. Alexander, 354 So. 3d 462 (Ala. 2021)
Professional and Community Involvement
- Alabama State Bar
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Ballet Guild of Birmingham