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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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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.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAChristian & 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.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAThe firm has experienced and skilled attorneys.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSADaniel Sparks has deep experience. He is great on his feet and has thorough knowledge of bankruptcy law.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSADaniel Sparks is an excellent attorney.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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 2 
Band 2 
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.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSABradley is excellent and he has good judgment.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
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.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAThomas not only sees the granular issues in the law, he sees the bigger picture.
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Ranked Individuals at Christian & Small LLP (4)
Members
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J. Chase Bryan

John "Jack" J. Kubiszyn, Jr.

Greer B. Mallette

Rachel J. Moore

Shauncey Hunter Ridgeway

Richard E. Smith




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