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Christian & Small LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Christian & Small LLP

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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.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Alabama

Band 2

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

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  • Represented CoreVest Finance in a home builder bankruptcy filing by Prominence Homes & Communities.

Strengths

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  • The team at Christian & Small are always responsive.

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  • Christian & Small is a firm with seasoned bankruptcy professionals from top to bottom. They are large enough to handle big Chapter 11s and complex bankruptcy litigation.

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  • The firm has experienced and skilled attorneys.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Daniel Sparks
    Band 1Daniel Sparks

    Daniel Sparks

    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.
    • Dan is responsive and attentive.

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    • Daniel Sparks has deep experience. He is great on his feet and has thorough knowledge of bankruptcy law.

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    • Daniel Sparks is an excellent attorney.

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  • Band 2Bill Bensinger
    Band 2Bill Bensinger

    Bill Bensinger

    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 Bensinger's customer service is unparalleled and he understands the need for pragmatic representation.

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  • Band 2Bradley Hightower
    Band 2Bradley Hightower

    Bradley Hightower

    Bradley Hightower represents clients in commercial and bankruptcy litigation, with notable involvement in matters arising from Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.
    • Brad is a good lawyer with comprehensive knowledge of the bankruptcy code.

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    • Bradley is excellent and he has good judgment.

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  • Band 4Thomas B Humphries
    Band 4Thomas B Humphries

    Thomas B Humphries

    Thomas Humphries has a strong reputation for his work in the Alabama bankruptcy market. He is very active on Chapter 7 work in particular.

    • Thomas is a very good young lawyer.

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    • Thomas not only sees the granular issues in the law, he sees the bigger picture.

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