Established in July 2000, the Christian & Small law firm has a solid foundation and an impressive history. Its founders, Thomas W. Christian, Robert E. Cooper, Duncan Y. Manley, and Clarence M. Small, Jr., were partners at Rives & Peterson, a Birmingham firm created in 1936. Christian & Small’s lawyers believe that clients are best served by providing an exceptional level of knowledge and experience as well as a firm-wide dedication to excellence. The firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. They render the most vigorous, effective and cost-efficient representation available. Their diverse experience provides flexibility and resources to solve problems. Their goal is to exceed client expectations in order to build an enduring relationship.
Christian & Small is a full-service law practice representing a diverse clientele throughout Alabama, the Southeast and the nation. The firm is listed as one of the leading litigation firms in Alabama by the Chambers USA Guide: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Superior client service has fostered longstanding relationships with clients from a wide array of industries including financial institutions, insurance, transportation, retail, health care, hospitality and manufacturing. To enhance their success and efficiency, they have invested in the latest technology and research tools necessary to excel in today’s competitive legal market. These investments ensure that each legal matter is handled in the most effective, efficient and economically feasible manner possible. Whether the client is a Fortune 500 company, an emerging business or an individual, they strive to provide innovative legal solutions specifically tailored to meet each client’s distinct needs.
The attorneys of Christian & Small celebrate a tradition of professional distinction and service. They are active in the legal community and strongly support participation in bar associations and professional activities, including the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, the Transportation Lawyers Association, the Trucking Industry Defense Association, the Federation of Insurance Counsel, the International Association of Corporate Counsel, and the International Association of Defense Counsel. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized for their superior legal and leadership skills, as exemplified by the following:
Four Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers;
Three Fellows of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers;
Two Fellows of the American Board of Trial Advocates;
Five Fellows of the American Bar Foundation;
Two have served as President of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association;
Two are ranked as Alabama’s leading litigators by “Chambers USA”;
Ten are listed in “The Best Lawyers in America”;
Nine are listed as “Alabama Super Lawyers”;
Three have served as President of the Alabama State Bar; and
Four have served as President of the Birmingham Bar Association.
Christian & Small is committed to providing the knowledge, excellence and integrity that their clients expect and deserve. These guiding principles have earned the firm a distinguished place among Alabama’s elite law firms. Zealous client advocacy tempered by a commitment to the highest ethical standards has secured the respect of their clients and the legal community. They strongly believe that their clients benefit from the firm’s superior reputation in every representation they undertake.
