In July 1966, a Vanderbilt Law School graduate, 26 years young, travels to Montgomery, Alabama to take the Alabama State Bar Exam. His legal training at Vanderbilt began in January 1964, following his early release from serving as an officer in the United States Navy. Taking law courses year-round enabled him to complete his legal education … Read More
Christian & Small is proud to announce that founding partner Sharon D. Stuart was elected President of the Birmingham Bar Association at their annual meeting held Friday, December 8. Sharon has a long and rich history with the BBA holding numerous leadership positions including a three-year term on the Executive Committee; Court Liaison Committee; Chair, … Read More
Ahead of Alabama’s legislative session which begins on February 6, 2024, Representative Chip Brown pre-filed House Bill 8 proposing legislation restricting insurers’ ability to cancel, non-renew or restrict property coverage: Insurers must provide persons insured under property insurance policies at least 90 days prior written notice of a policy cancellation, nonrenewal, or coverage restriction. Policy … Read More
Each year, before enjoying the firm’s Thanksgiving lunch, the attorneys and staff at Christian & Small take a few moments to recognize and honor that year’s recipient of the firm’s Terri Lowrey Spirit Award. In 2011, Christian & Small lost a beloved family member and long-term employee – Terri Lynn Lowrey – after a long … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that 11 partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers®, including two named to the 2022 Mid-South Rising Stars list. Sharon D. Stuart is named to the 2023 Top 50 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers® List, and Sharon D. Stuart and Daniel D. Sparks … Read More
Earlier this year, the Birmingham Bar Association launched a new initiative, The Students Today-Lawyers Tomorrow Project, that culminated in a mock trial competition held Thursday, October 19. The goal of the project is to support and encourage area high school students of color to take an interest in the legal field and ultimately, to pursue … Read More
