The tax attorneys at the firm of Christian & Small, LLP are devoted to finding cost-effective legal solutions that will save your company money, time and energy.
Our attorneys are among the elite of Alabama. They have extensive experience dealing with taxation issues and have a solid understanding of federal, state, local and international taxation laws pertaining to corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts and estates, and tax-exempt entities. They will work with individuals and companies to evaluate the situation, analyze alternatives and develop innovative planning solutions that will help to minimize tax liabilities and meet business objectives.
Taxation experts at Christian & Small have a solid understand of the legal tax consequences of acquisitions and dispositions, mergers, financial structures and products, and business operations. They routinely represent clients in various tax matters before federal and state agencies and handle audits, administrative appeals, competent authority relief, collection matters and federal, state and local litigation. In addition, our corporate attorneys advise clients on various business-related matters including employment contracts, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, general corporate and securities matters, and registration and qualification of domestic and foreign entities. Each has extensive experience in state and federal judicial forums and represents clients in civil litigation matters, as well as before numerous governmental agencies.
Our legal team provides a range of business-planning representation, including wealth transfer, succession planning, and probate and estate planning services vital to the success of small businesses. We have a thorough understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of various business entities and can provide expert advice on the organizational form best for your specific business. We will provide timely, current advice on a wide variety of business-related agreements, including operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, employment contracts, joint venture agreements, independent contractor arrangements, intellectual property rights, and restrictive covenants.
Christian & Small is committed to providing the knowledge, excellence and integrity that our clients expect and deserve. Our clients range from small business owners to Fortune 500 companies. We work with an extensive variety of industries, including health care, manufacturing, transportation, retail, aviation, financial services and technology. Collectively, our team of skilled attorneys has more than 500 years’ experience handling legal matters involving tax and business law.
Consult with a lawyer from our firm today and learn more about our taxation expertise and the services we can provide. For more information about our firm and our attorneys, visit our website at www.csattorneys.com or contact our Birmingham office at (205) 795-6588. For specific information about our business and tax planning practice, please contact Steven A. Benefield.

Christian & Small, LLP
1800 Financial Center
505 North 20th Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35203-2696
Phone: (205) 795-6588
Fax: (205) 328-7234
Email: dym@csattorneys.com
Website: www.csattorneys.com