Atty. Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble

Atty. Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble

Cavender C. Kimble is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Health Care Law and Insurance Law.

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Profile Summary

About Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble at a glance

Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble is a employment, health care, and insurance attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (—, 1987) and The University of Alabama (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Cavender C. Kimble is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Health Care Law and Insurance Law
  • Cavender C., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2007
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cavender C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble

Where is Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble's law office located?
Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble handle?
Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble focuses on employment, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble go to law school?
Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble earned their education at (—, 1987); (J.D., 1987).
How can I contact Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble for a consultation?
You can contact Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble received?
Cavender C. "Chris" Kimble's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law.

Education

The University of Alabama
- 1987
J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bad Faith
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health-Care Coverage
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospitals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Devices
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Staff Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Physicians
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Birmingham)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Birmingham)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Birmingham)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Birmingham)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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