Christian & Small Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America August 24, 2018 02:16 PM Numerous IADC members from Christian & Small have been recognized in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. LaBella S. Alvis: recognized consistently for the past 10 years; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Thomas W. Christian: recognized consistently for the past 30 years; Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Richard E. Smith: recognized consistently for the past 10 years; named a "Lawyer of the Year" in Construction Ligitation; Commercial Litigation; Banking & Finance Litigation Sharon D. Stuart: recognized consistently for the past 10 years; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law; Labor & Employment Litigation; Securities Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Back to news