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Michael B. Odom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Michael B. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Michael B. Odom since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mi...

Carrie M. Motes is a dedicated partner at Christian & Small, operating from the Birmingham, Alabama office. Her practice areas include commercial litigation, civil defense litigation, personal injury defense, insurance matters, and professional liability. Carrie Motes has experience in representing a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, retailers, transportation companies, and healthcare providers. She is committed to understanding the unique needs of her clients ...

Bill Bensinger focuses his practice on commercial dispute litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring litigation. He represents creditors, franchisors, landlords, unsecured creditors’ committees and financial institutions in a wide variety of matters, including preference and avoidance actions, workout transactions and insolvency matters. Bill represents franchisors in bankruptcy, including matters concerning the assumption of franchise agreements, and represents landlords in bank matters ...

Daniel James Ruth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Daniel James practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel James Ruth since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniel James Ruth is held by other lawyers.

Spencer Mobley represents financial services clients throughout the country with a focus on resolving issues arising from the enforceability of mortgage liens and note obligations and borrower-driven litigation. He regularly provides counsel to lenders, mortgage servicers, and banks to help maximize recovery and mitigate mortgage loan losses through recoupment efforts involving title insurance, closing protection letters, mortgage insurance and the exercise of mortgage lien rights. Due to the...

Priscilla K. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Priscilla K. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Priscilla K. Williams since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Priscilla K. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Christopher L. Yeilding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher L. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Yeilding since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The reco...

Robert K. Spotswood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Transportation Law. Robert K. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Robert K. Spotswood since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice a...

Charles Moore regularly represents financial institutions in a variety of matters. He has substantial experience in commercial finance, including mortgage warehouse lending, real estate finance, and bank holding company lending. Charles also commonly handles Change in Bank Control Act matters, Bank Holding Company Act matters, formation and capital raising activities of banks and bank holding companies, and other bank regulatory matters. Charles represents a number of Alabama-based community ...

Dan Sparks is head of Christian & Small’s Creditor & Lender Rights Practice Group. He focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and business litigation involving creditors’ rights, consumer finance, lender liability and injunctive relief. Dan represents commercial lenders, debt buyers, corporations, Trustees, individuals and other secured and unsecured creditors in all aspects of commercial litigation, loan workouts, loan restructuring, asset recovery, foreclosure an...