The equine industry is undergoing a technological transformation. As wearable devices and AI-powered analytics become more common in barns and training programs, their influence extends well beyond horse health and performance and into the world of insurance claims and litigation. These innovations offer unprecedented insight into equine behavior and wellness. But they also raise complex … Read More
Christian & Small welcomes 2025 Summer Associates: Tanner Friese, Savannah Harris, Matthews Ivey, Ella Jordan, Anna Katelyn Kuhn, Brad Reynolds, and Paul Vercher. The summer associate program provides law students with practical and hands-on experience in litigation files, business development activities, and the opportunity to be mentored by various lawyers in the firm. Jim … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to welcome Avery R. Phillip as the newest associate in the Birmingham office. She will focus her practice on representing clients in civil litigation, primarily in transportation, insurance, insurance defense, and product liability. Originally from Madison, Alabama, Avery graduated from the University of Alabama in 2019 with a bachelor’s … Read More
In negotiating a commercial lease, the parties typically place the signed lease in a drawer once it is executed, and both parties feel comfortable not only with the terms but also with each other. Often, the parties know each other, leading to an implied level of trust should any dispute or misunderstanding arise. A landlord … Read More
Introduction “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually, then suddenly.” That is the famous exchange concerning the bankruptcy of one of the characters in The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel set in postwar Europe. It reveals the debtor’s insight that while his financial decline may have seemed sudden, … Read More
Christian & Small attorneys have provided comprehensive legal support for businesses for 25 years through lasting client relationships and exceptional service. The Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group and its attorneys are routinely recognized and ranked by industry peers such as Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America®, Benchmark Litigation, and Super Lawyers®. Chambers USA states, “Christian … Read More
