Atty. Michael A. "Mike" Vercher

Atty. Michael A. "Mike" Vercher

Mike Vercher is a partner and former chair of Christian & Small’s Insurance and Financial Services Practice Group. For over 20 years, he has represented insurance companies and their insureds in litigation and coverage disputes.

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Profile Summary

About Michael A. "Mike" Vercher at a glance

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher is a personal injury, business, class action, zoning, and product liability attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Christian & Small LLP. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1999) and The University of Alabama (BA, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mike Vercher is a partner and former chair of Christian & Small’s Insurance and Financial Services Practice Group
  • For over 20 years, he has represented insurance companies and their insureds in litigation and coverage disputes
  • Mike also routinely represents businesses in complex mass tort, workplace exposure, construction, transportation, product liability, premises liability, breach of contract and fraud litigation
  • He has tried cases as lead counsel in seven different Alabama counties and participated in oral arguments before a full panel of the Alabama Supreme Court

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. "Mike" Vercher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Class Action

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

Michael A. "Mike" Vercher is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Michael A. "Mike" Vercher

Where is Michael A. "Mike" Vercher's law office located?
Michael A. "Mike" Vercher's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Christian & Small LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. "Mike" Vercher handle?
Michael A. "Mike" Vercher focuses on personal injury, business, class action, zoning, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Michael A. "Mike" Vercher go to law school?
Michael A. "Mike" Vercher earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (BA, 1996).
How can I contact Michael A. "Mike" Vercher for a consultation?
You can contact Michael A. "Mike" Vercher 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 Michael A. "Mike" Vercher received?
Michael A. "Mike" Vercher's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1999
BA
The University of Alabama
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as a Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” professionals (2008)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Birmingham)
- 2019

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