About

Provided by Christian & Small LLP

Christian & Small bankruptcy attorneys provide options to maximize a recovery ranging from the analysis of good faith filings, aggressive argument of first-day motions, cash collateral issues, pursuing guarantors, challenging a debtor’s discharge where appropriate, and maximizing value through court-authorized asset sales. 

Our bankruptcy attorneys represent the rights of creditors, lenders, financial institutions, corporations, businesses, and individuals under applicable state and federal debtor/creditor laws. We regularly appear before bankruptcy judges across the Southeast and have made special appearances in courts around the country assisting clients with commercial collections, loan workouts, lender liability, insolvency matters, lien disputes and foreclosures. 

The restructuring and distressed investing attorneys of Christian & Small represent secured lenders, banks, and providers of commercial credit in distressed debt transactions. We have represented distressed debt investors and third-party purchasers of loans in workout situations. We understand the ins and outs of these sophisticated transactions including deals with forbearance agreements and repayment plans involving multiple parties and forms of collateral.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Alabama

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Christian & Small is a law firm in Alabama with a recognized bankruptcy practice with numerous significant clients in the financial, healthcare and energy sectors. The team demonstrates an aptitude for handling high-value cases with an emphasis on Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters, preference adversary proceedings and fraudulent transfers. It offers notable representation of clients in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, as well as trustees, and is particularly recognized for nationally significant work within the coal mining industry.

Work Highlights

  • Christian & Small LLP represented Mission Coal Company, LLC and ten affiliated companies as local counsel in their Chapter 11 cases. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Sparks
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Daniel Sparks
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 1
Daniel Sparks offers a broad bankruptcy practice, often representing financial institutions and lenders on high-value bankruptcy disputes. His wide-ranging practice has lately encompassed acting for creditors, debtors and trustees across a range of Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy matters.

Daniel comes up with interesting and novel concepts on how to approach problems.

Daniel is a good advocate for his clients and understands how to get things done.

Daniel is very effective.

Bill Bensinger
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Bill Bensinger
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 2
Bill Bensinger is noted for his experience in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 litigation. His impressive track record includes representing clients before the Supreme Court.

Bill has experience representing both creditors and debtors and does so with a lot of success.

Bill has good instincts.

Bill is highly respected.

Bill is brilliant.

Bradley Hightower
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Bradley Hightower
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 3
Bradley Hightower represents clients in commercial and bankruptcy litigation, with notable involvement in matters arising from Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.

Bradley is a great lawyer. He is super smart and judges really respect him.

Thomas B Humphries
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Thomas B Humphries
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Up and Coming
Thomas Humphries is building a strong reputation for his work in the Alabama bankruptcy market. He is very active on Chapter 7 work in particular.

Thomas is a star on the rise.

Thomas always looks for ways to resolve matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Christian & Small LLP

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Alabama

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Daniel Sparks
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Daniel Sparks
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 1
Bill Bensinger
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Bill Bensinger
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 2
Bradley Hightower
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Bradley Hightower
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 3
Thomas B Humphries
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Thomas B Humphries
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Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Christian & Small LLP

Bill Bensinger

Bill Bensinger

Head of Department

Bradley Hightower

Bradley Hightower

Head of Department

Daniel Sparks

Daniel Sparks

Head of Department

Greer B. Mallette

J. Chase Bryan

John "Jack" J. Kubiszyn, Jr.

Rachel J. Moore

Richard E. Smith

Shauncey Hunter Ridgeway