Atty. Christopher Shawn Beard

Atty. Christopher Shawn Beard

Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, collections, family law and 36 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Christopher Shawn Beard at a glance

Christopher Shawn Beard is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Fortune & Beard, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, wills, chapter 7, and dui/dwi. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Al (2010). Educated at Birmingham School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of West Florida (B.S. Education, 1999). Active member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations American Lawyers Quarterly The General Bar Commercial Bar The Commercial Law League of America. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, collections, family law and 36 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of West Florida in 1999, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Christopher practices at Fortune & Beard, P.C. in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Shawn Beard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Shawn Beard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

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Business Formation

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Wills

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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DUI / DWI Defense

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Shawn Beard

Where is Christopher Shawn Beard's law office located?
Christopher Shawn Beard's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Fortune & Beard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Shawn Beard handle?
Christopher Shawn Beard focuses on divorce, formation, wills, chapter 7, dui/dwi. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Christopher Shawn Beard practiced law?
Christopher Shawn Beard has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Christopher Shawn Beard go to law school?
Christopher Shawn Beard earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Education, 1999).
How can I contact Christopher Shawn Beard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Birmingham School of Law
- 2010
B.S. Education
University of West Florida
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Al
Admitted: 2010

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