Christian & Small is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in 2014. Three attorneys were named to its prestigious Top 250 Women in Litigation national roster, six were recognized as 2014 Alabama Local Litigation Stars, and one was recognized as a 2014 Alabama Future Star. Managing Partner Deborah Alley … Read More
By John Johnson, Christian & Small Partner Financial responsibility laws are nothing new. Most states have laws that require drivers to maintain certain levels and types of insurance. Other states require insurers to specifically offer their insureds certain types of coverage. The same goes for personal injury protection or no-fault coverage. Carriers are well aware … Read More
By Duncan Manley, Christian & Small Partner A new set of young and talented students recently graduated from law school in May, and as these eager new lawyers enter the workforce, I’d like to offer a little advice to them on how to succeed and thrive. Joining a firm means that you, as a new … Read More
By David Walston, Christian & Small Partner How often and when do you spend time on social media? Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter or reading blogs, the internet has become a primary means of communication. In the U.S. alone, social networks and blogs reach close to 80 percent of active web users. Approximately 80percent of Fortune 500 companies use social media applications or … Read More
On June 19, 2014, the Eleventh Circuit reversed and remanded a Florida District Court order requiring a primary insurer to pay damages to an excess carrier for failure to settle an underlying personal injury suit. In the per curiam opinion, the Court of Appeals, comprised of a three-justice panel, found there was no evidence the … Read More
By Lisa Daniels, HASS Co-Executive Director At the beginning of June, students from some of the poorest counties in Alabama’s Black Belt traveled to Birmingham for a month of mind-blowing, character-building adventures with the Higher Achievement Summer School (HASS). Their experiences wouldn’t be possible without community support that allows these students to gain exposure to careers, colleges … Read More
