Atty. Rachel J. Moore

Atty. Rachel J. Moore

Rachel Moore is an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. She practices in the areas of commercial, banking, and construction litigation, and appellate work.

Birmingham Birmingham 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Rachel J. Moore at a glance

Rachel J. Moore is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Christian & Small LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1991). Educated at Samford University (J.D., 1991) and The University of Alabama (—, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rachel Moore is an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience
  • She practices in the areas of commercial, banking, and construction litigation, and appellate work
  • Licensed to practice in Alabama since 1992, her experience includes trying complex cases on behalf of financial institutions
  • handling foreclosures, judicial foreclosures, redemptions and deficiency actions, asset recovery, and negotiating and preparing workouts
  • In Rachel’s construction practice, she represents general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in litigation matters
  • She routinely handles mechanics’ and materialmans’ lien claims, as well as private and public work bond claims
  • Her appellate practice involves preparing briefs, petitions, and presenting oral arguments
  • Rachel practices in all state and federal courts in the state of Alabama, including the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and holds an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a 2021 Best Lawyers in America® in the field of construction
  • She is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as the Birmingham Bar Association – where she serves in the Bankruptcy/Commercial Law Section, the Women Lawyers Section, and on the Fee Arbitration Committee

Practice Areas Explained

Rachel J. Moore's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rachel J. Moore handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

Rachel J. Moore is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Rachel J. Moore 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rachel J. Moore

Where is Rachel J. Moore's law office located?
Rachel J. Moore'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 Rachel J. Moore handle?
Rachel J. Moore focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Rachel J. Moore practiced law?
Rachel J. Moore has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Rachel J. Moore go to law school?
Rachel J. Moore earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—, 1988).
How can I contact Rachel J. Moore for a consultation?
You can contact Rachel J. Moore 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 Rachel J. Moore received?
Rachel J. Moore's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice.

Education

J.D.
Samford University
- 1991
The University of Alabama
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in the field of Construction Law - 2021
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1991

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