Atty. Carrie M. Motes
Carrie M. Motes is a dedicated partner at Christian & Small, operating from the Birmingham, Alabama office.
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About Carrie M. Motes at a glance
Carrie M. Motes is a business and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Christian & Small LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association (2012). Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carrie M. Motes is a dedicated partner at Christian & Small, operating from the Birmingham, Alabama office
- Her practice areas include commercial litigation, civil defense litigation, personal injury defense, insurance matters, and professional liability
- Carrie Motes has experience in representing a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, retailers, transportation companies, and healthcare providers
- She is committed to understanding the unique needs of her clients and working collaboratively to address them
- Carrie graduated with a B.S. in Biology and History from Furman University, followed by earning her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law
- During her time in law school, she took on the role of Lead Editor for the Journal of the Legal Profession and gained valuable experience through an externship with The Honorable Karon O. Bowdre at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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.
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