Atty. C. Steven "Steve" Ball
Steve Ball is a shareholder with Carr Allison residing in the firm’s Birmingham (AL) office. Steve represents local and national clients in their business litigation and corporate matters arising both in Alabama and other states.
Profile Summary
About C. Steven "Steve" Ball at a glance
C. Steven "Steve" Ball is a business and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Carr Allison. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar. Educated at Samford University (JD). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Steve Ball is a shareholder with Carr Allison residing in the firm’s Birmingham (AL) office
- Steve represents local and national clients in their business litigation and corporate matters arising both in Alabama and other states
- His diversified practice includes the representation of his clients, both as plaintiffs or defendants, in their litigation and transactional needs
- Steve has litigated numerous contractually based claims for his clients and also has extensive experience in the fields of covenants not to compete, non-solicitation agreements, trade secrets, intentional interference with business and contractual relations, and other business tort claims
- His clients come from several areas of industry, including healthcare, banking, transportation, construction and real estate, and from international corporations to “mom and pop” entrepreneurs
- Steve heads the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights practice
- His background area includes the representation of creditors in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 cases, along with representation of bankruptcy trustees in pursuit of claims within pending cases
- In addition to his litigation practice, Steve provides counsel to his clients in the formation and governance of various business entities
- He has received an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018 in the area of commercial litigation
- He also serves on Samford University’s Alumni Association Executive Council
- Steve is also active in his community, serving with Leadership Vestavia Hills and on the Samford Bulldog Club Development Board
Practice Areas Explained
C. Steven "Steve" Ball's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Steven "Steve" Ball handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
C. Steven "Steve" Ball is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
C. Steven "Steve" Ball is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Alabama attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Birmingham or all attorneys in Alabama.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about C. Steven "Steve" Ball
Where is C. Steven "Steve" Ball's law office located?
What practice areas does C. Steven "Steve" Ball handle?
Where did C. Steven "Steve" Ball go to law school?
How can I contact C. Steven "Steve" Ball for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has C. Steven "Steve" Ball received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.