In its 2015 “Top Flight Lawyers” issue, B-Metro Magazine recently recognized Christian & Small Partners Michael A. Vercher and Jonathan W. Macklem and Managing Partner Deborah Alley Smith as “Stars of the Bar” and Partner Thomas W. Christian as a “Lifetime Achiever.” According to the magazine, attorneys were selected “because of their unrelenting pursuit of … Read More
In emergency situations, there are many things happening all at once – which means that there is a lot to keep up with and keep track of – and it’s nearly impossible for one person to handle it all. Attorneys can be very helpful in such circumstances, and many are trained and experienced to handle … Read More
Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys, has recently released its 2015 rankings, and five Christian & Small attorneys have been named Local Litigation Stars and one has been named a Future Star: LaBella S. Alvis – Product Liability Thomas W. Christian – Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Robert E. Cooper – … Read More
Christian & Small Partner Greer B. Mallette will present an upcoming National Business Institute (NBI) CLE about how best to advise clients on boundary and easement matters. The course is scheduled for Monday, March 9, at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center (3660 Grandview Parkway) in Birmingham, Ala., from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to register. … Read More
How much must I pay for my house in redemption, The one that I lived in last year? How much must I pay for my house in redemption? In Alabama it’s not always that clear. * This chart seeks to provide a general method by which to determine the redemption price of a home … Read More
In the recent case of Wiand v. Schneiderman et al., No. 14-11203 (11th Cir. 2015), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that clawback claims brought by court-appointed receivers are not categorically exempt from having to arbitrate those claims subject to arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. The Securities and Exchange Commission … Read More
“How big will my scar be?” As modern surgical techniques have improved over the last few decades, this is a question finally being answered to the delight of many patients. Whereas certain surgeries historically involved extensive scarring and long recovery times, the advent of newer technologies has rendered some of those surgical procedures minimally invasive. … Read More
Christian & Small Partner Jonathan W. Macklem and his wife Elizabeth are spearheading “Macklem Miracles,” a March of Dimes fundraising team in honor of their twin sons, Raiford Montgomery (“Ford”) and William Whitfield (“Whit”) Macklem, for the Birmingham “March for Babies” event. Click here if you are interested in donating or joining their walking team. The … Read More
Guest post by Nancy Yarbrough, Esq., Executive Director, Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program. After a career as a newspaper reporter and in financial services management, Nancy Yarbrough attended law school later in life. She wanted to make a difference and has been able to do that as the executive director of the Birmingham Bar Volunteer … Read More
