James B. Carlson, Edgar M. Elliott, W. Steven Nichols and Deborah Alley Smith were involved in a wrongful death suit filed against the manufacturer of a zero-turn riding mower that overturned, killing the plaintiff’s decedent. The case was tried for three weeks to a defense verdict and later appealed by the plaintiff to the Alabama Supreme … Read More
On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, Christian & Small celebrated Thanksgiving, remembered one special friend and honored another. Each year, the firm awards the Terri Lowrey Spirit Award, created to honor and celebrate the life of Terri Lowrey, who died in 2011 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Christian & Small is proud … Read More
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we asked our attorneys and staff to tell us what they are thankful for. Here’s a compilation of their responses. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! “I began the adventure with the law in May 1965. Since that time and to this date, I have been lucky. I have worked … Read More
Throughout the holiday season, Christian & Small will feature a special blog series here on Nonstop Insights called “Advocates in Our Community” that will be focused on how our attorneys and staff members actively contribute to the good of the Birmingham community outside of the office. When Christian & Small Partner Jeremy Carlson left the … Read More
James B. Carlson recently defended a Japanese tractor manufacturer and its U.S. distributor in a significant case that will have direct implications for foreign manufacturers and distributors of foreign-made products. The plaintiff’s arm was amputated when the tractor he was using rolled over. The tractor was made in the 1970s for use in rice paddies … Read More
Unless you go to law school to become a lawyer, few people have the opportunity to see or interact with Alabama’s judicial system. But the decisions that are made in court affect the policies of the state and everyone’s daily life. This is a point one of the justices made on November 6 at the … Read More
Christian & Small congratulates Partner David L. Faulkner Jr., who was sworn into office as the District 46 State House Representative to the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The ceremony occurred at Homewood City Hall, with Alabama Supreme Court Justice Glenn Murdock administering the oath of office. In his speech following his oath of office, … Read More
By Richard E. Smith, Jonathan W. Macklem and J. Paul Zimmerman Target, Home Depot, Chase Bank and even Dairy Queen. Not a week goes by when news headlines aren’t filled with announcements that another large American-based company is the victim of a data breach or cyber attack. While larger companies are grabbing the most attention, … Read More
Christian & Small LLP is pleased to announce the firm has earned a First Tier Ranking in the 2015 Edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” Rankings. The First Tier Ranking is determined through a combination of hard data, peer reviews and client assessments. Christian & Small received a First Tier … Read More
