C. Steven "Steve" Ball

C. Steven "Steve" Ball

Birmingham, AL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Carr Allison

35 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Biography

Steve Ball is a shareholder with Carr Allison residing in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office. Steve represents local and national clients in their business litigation and corporate matters arising both in Alabama and other states. His diversified practice includes the representation of his clients, both as plaintiffs or defendants, in their litigation and transactional needs.

Steve has litigated numerous contractually based claims for his clients and also has extensive experience in the fields of covenants not to compete, non-solicitation agreements, trade secrets, intentional interference with business and contractual relations, and other business tort claims. His clients come from several areas of industry, including healthcare, banking, transportation, construction and real estate, and from international corporations to “mom and pop” entrepreneurs.

Steve heads the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights practice. His background area includes the representation of creditors in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 cases, along with representation of bankruptcy trustees in pursuit of claims within pending cases.

In addition to his litigation practice, Steve provides counsel to his clients in the formation and governance of various business entities. He has received an AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 in the area of commercial litigation. He also serves on Samford University’s Alumni Association Executive Council.

Carr Allison

35 Best Lawyers awards

Carr Allison logo

Overview

  • Samford University, JD

  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar

  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Birmingham Bar Association - Member
  • Samford University Alumni Association Executive Council - Member

  • United States District Court, Northern , Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Birmingham Bar Association - Member
  • Samford University Alumni Association Executive Council - Member
  • Samford University, JD
  • United States District Court, Northern , Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • AV-rate Martindale-Hubbell
  • Curia Honoris

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