Christian & Small welcomes 2026 Summer Associates: Lawson Brown, Catherine Eckerle, Carter Inman, Anna Kately Kuhn, Callie Stewart, Margaret Tarica, Paul Vercher, and Andrew Williams. The summer associate program provides law students with practical, hands-on experience in litigation and business development, as well as the opportunity to be mentored by lawyers across the firm. Jim … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Conner G. Sorrells has joined the firm as the newest associate in its Birmingham, Alabama, office. Conner’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation and he represents businesses, insurers, and professionals in a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, business torts, and other complex civil … Read More
Alabama practitioners know that the two-year clock is often the whole ballgame in premises/security cases and other tort suits. In Ex parte Stonebridge, LLC, and Hubbard Properties, Inc. (SC-2025-0364), the Alabama Supreme Court held that a case is not “commenced” unless the plaintiff files with bona fide intent to have the complaint immediately served. The distinction … Read More
Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Christian & Small We appreciate you following along throughout the year as Christian & Small proudly marked its 25th anniversary. This celebration allows us to honor the many remarkable individuals, cherished stories, and experiences that have defined our firm’s journey and shaped our foundation. A Legacy of Courage, … Read More
Christian & Small represented a homeowner’s association that was sued by one of its members for alleged violations of its fiduciary duties and its failure to enforce various restrictive covenants. After a successful dispositive motion in the trial court, the plaintiffs appealed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, arguing that the trial court exceeded … Read More
Texting Tangles: Why the Supreme Court Ruled a Text-Message Settlement Unenforceable The Alabama Supreme Court recently reversed a circuit court ruling that had enforced a settlement agreement negotiated entirely via text message, underscoring critical lessons about contract formation, especially in the age of electronic communication. In iWTNS, Inc. v. MotionMobs, LLC (SC-2024-0591), the Court ruled … Read More
