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Practice-Litigation

Litigation Practice

The Firm is dedicated to a strong trial practice in all courts of the state, and the attorneys are involved in many trials throughout the year in both State and Federal courts. The firm has developed an effective case management approach which presumes that assigned defense matters will be tried to a successful conclusion. Each file is handled with sensitivity to the expense associated therewith. The firm strives at all times to keep the client and insurer promptly and regularly updated in all developments of their litigation. The firm has also developed a smooth working relationship with its clients to promote efficiency and economy while aggressively protecting the interests of those represented.

The attorneys' experience and appearance in all courts of the State provide a solid basis for advice and representation in specific areas of the State and aid greatly in explaining the nuances or peculiarities of each jurisdiction which allows the client to make reasonable and sound evaluations of each particular matter in litigation.

It is the objective of the firm to resolve client problems aggressively, effectively and as quickly and inexpensively as possible, while keeping the client fully informed of all material matters which impact the litigation.

News & Events

Summary Judgment Granted in Slip and Fall Case
On May 18, Stephen Christie successfully argued a summary judgment motion before Jefferson County Circuit Judge Privett.  Stephen argued that the store keeper did not have adequate notice of the spill, because the plaintiff slipped in the spill while the spill was ongoing.  Judge Privett w...
Read More posted by: on: May 21, 2012 @ 10:52
Lee Stewart Published in
Lee Stewart was recently published in the December issue of In Transit.  The piece is titled "Overview of Defending Trucking Cases" in which Lee shares some insight into his vast experience of defending trucking cases.  In Transit is the monthly newsletter of the Trucking Committee of the ...
Read More posted by: on: Dec 27, 2011 @ 05:24
Kyle Kinney Joins the Firm
We are pleased to announce that Kyle Kinney has joined the firm as a named partner.  Kyle has practiced law for nearly twenty years in Birmingham, primarily focused in worker's compensation defense.  With the addition of Kyle as a partner, the firm name has changed to Miller, Christie &...
Read More posted by: on: Dec 27, 2011 @ 05:11
AL Supreme Court Holds Two Year Statute of Limitations Applicable in Wantonness Claims
On June 3, 2011 the AL Supreme Court released its opinion in the case Ex parte Capstone Building Corporation (In re: Walker v. Capstone Building Corporation), 20 ALW 23-1 (1090966), in which it ruled that the Statute of Limitations for a claim of wantonness is two years, rather than six.  ...
Read More posted by: on: Jun 15, 2011 @ 06:25
Chronic Pain Sufficient to Take Scheduled Member Injury Outside of Schedule
Further expanding an employee's ability to recover compensation benefits outside of those provided for due to the loss of a scheduled member, on March 18, 2011 in Ex parte Thomas Hayes, 2011 Ala. Lexis 35, our Supreme Court reversed our Court of Civil Apeals and re-instated a finding by the trial co...
Read More posted by: on: May 07, 2011 @ 09:49