Duncan Manley

About Duncan Manley

Trial lawyer since he first started practicing law. He has defended clients in cases involving a wide range of legal matters such as antitrust actions, commercial disputes, premises liability, professional liability, product liability, retail and hospitality litigation, tort liability, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, insurance coverage, and Worker\'s Compensation claims. His practice is primarily limited to defense representation. Tried cases in state and federal courts in Alabama and Tennessee and has represented clients in administrative tribunals. Involved in appeals to state and federal appellate courts. Frequently consults with clients on risk avoidance and loss control. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to individuals. To the extent that this Profile may be considered attorney advertising, the following is required by Alabama Rule of Professional Conduct 7.2: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Experience

1. Partner

   Christian & Small LLP

   Jan 1966 — Present · Birmingham, AL

   You can be the most skillful lawyer in the world, but without clients, you will not have the opportunity to prove it.\" Authored several articles on the topic of building and nurturing client relationships. Mentors young attorneys.Early in his career, Mr. Manley earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is its highest rating and is based upon peer review. This rating relates to Mr. Manley\'s ethical standards and legal ability and is based upon demonstrated legal skills and adherence to professional standards of conduct.Under Mr. Manley\'s leadership, Christian & Small became a member of The International Society of Primerus Law Firms. The firm was admitted to Primerus only after a rigorous evaluation from lawyers, judges, current and former clients and insurance carriers.Mr. Manley has been active in this organization serving as the chairman of the Primerus Defense Institute from 20••••07. He was named Chair Emeritus in 2007, a position he currently holds. Mr. Manley has presented at the Primerus Defense Institute Annual Convocation on several occasions. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Class Actions & Complex Litigation, Insurance, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Transportation, Mediation, Risk Management

Education

• The University of the South , Sewanee , Tennessee

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1956 — 1960

• Vanderbilt University Law School

  Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

  1964 — 1966

Skills

• Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Bankruptcy
• Toxic Tort
• Risk Management
• Depositions
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Legal Services
• Breach of Contract
• Wrongful Death
• Litigation Support
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Legal Malpractice
• Courts
• Product Liability
• Transportation Law
• Appellate Practice
• Creditors' Rights
• Mentoring
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Premises Liability Defense
• Jury Trials
• Appeals
• Trade Secrets
• Construction Law
• Accident
• Business Litigation
• Trucking Litigation
• Networking
• Liability
• Mediation
• Public Liability
• Employment Law
• Legal Assistance
• Automobile Accidents
• Bad Faith
• Health Law
• Professional Malpractice
• Medical Malpractice
• Insurance