Christian & Small Partners Christian, Smith and Sparks Recognized in 2016 by Chambers USA

Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized Managing Partner Deborah Alley Smith for Appellate Litigation, Partner Thomas W. Christian for General Commercial Litigation, and Partner Daniel D. Sparks for Bankruptcy/Restructuring in Alabama. Smith’s listing states that she was recommended for her “impressive post-judgment and appellate law practice. Christian was recognized … Read More

Blog May 24, 2016

Richard E. Smith Named to Samford University Board of Overseers

Christian & Small Partner Richard E. Smith has been appointed to Samford University’s Board of Overseers. He will serve a three-year term on the board, which provides advice and counsel to the Samford University President and Board of Trustees on academic issues and policies and supports the university’s advancement in the community. “We congratulate Richard as he … Read More

Blog May 13, 2016

The Challenge of Challenging Juror Misconduct

This article originally appeared in Volume 17, Issue 1 of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) “Certworthy – The Newsletter of the Appellate Advocacy Committee.” The original article can be found here. Parties are entitled to full and accurate responses to their voir dire questions to help them make informed decisions in challenging jurors for cause … Read More

Blog May 10, 2016

Dram Shop: Important Distinctions and Useful Tips When Facing a Lawsuit

When a restaurant, bar, or any vendor of alcohol is served with a lawsuit based on a patron’s alleged intoxication, the common reaction is typical of anyone else served with a lawsuit: “Great, so now what?” The easy answer to that question is generally going to be that you should contact your insurance carrier. Slightly … Read More

Blog April 26, 2016