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Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard

Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard

5.0
5 reviews

2100 1st Avenue North, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35203-4213

Commercial Litigation, Collections, Family Law and 36 more

About Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard

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.

Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard (Birmingham, Alabama)

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Admiralty and Maritime Law
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr. Beard took a case For my Uncle that was brought up by the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard had mistakenly attached him to a boat that had sank. Mr Beard work for weeks to prove that my Uncle was not the person responsible for the boat. He had all charges against him dropped and the money they had garnished from his wages reimbursed. He did a great job and I would without a doubt refer him to anyone I know.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 30, 2011
Hired Attorney

Working with the Beard Law Group has been a pleasure. Their staff has always been professional, pleasant and helpful with all my needs and questions. I would highly recommend this group with any family law needs.

Contracts
Posted by anonymous
March 29, 2011
Hired Attorney

Very honest and always courteous, knowledgeable in many fields.

Admiralty and Maritime Law
Posted by anonymous
March 29, 2011
Hired Attorney

Very thorough and informative. A pleasure to work with.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 01, 2011
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Asset Protection
  • Elder Law
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Litigation
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Business Law 3
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Living Wills
    • Contested Wills
  • Inheritance
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 22
    • DUI
    • Adoption
    • Commercial Collections
    • Garnishments
    • Post Judgment Collections
    • Professional Collections
    • Secured Collections
    • Unsecured Collections
    • Closely Held Corporations
    • Corporate Contracts
    • Corporate Formation
    • Corporate Organization
    • Corporate Planning
    • Corporate Real Estate
    • S Corporations
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Start-Ups
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Business Acquisitions
    • Wills
    • Construction & Development

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $300/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 50%
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Fortune & Beard, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    Memberships
    Birmingham and American Bar Associations
    American Lawyers Quarterly
    The General Bar
    Commercial Bar
    The Commercial Law League of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Birmingham School of Law
    Class of 2010
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of West Florida
    Class of 1999
    B.S.
    Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1977
    Ft. Rucker, Alabama, January 9, 1977

Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard

Partner at Fortune & Beard, P.C.
5.0
5 reviews

Landmark Center, 2100 1st Avenue North, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35203-4213U.S.A.

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