Christian & Small Partner Kenneth O. Simon was recently featured as one of 14 contributors to the “Perspectives on Mediation from Top Attorneys” article in the November 2014 issue of The Alabama Lawyer, an Alabama State Bar publication. Each contributor was asked to answer three questions, and Simon’s published answers can be found below: What … Read More
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
