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Christopher Daniel

Lead Trial Attorney

Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement. Chris attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board, was honored as a member of the Dean's List, won numerous advocacy competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement. After law school, Chris received his MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

His practice focuses primarily on misdemeanor and serious felony Criminal Defense litigation and Appellate work.
Chris lives in Birmingham and has three children. He is a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church, serves on UAB's Arts Advisory Board, and as a Trustee for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama.

Education

Juris Doctor

Cumberland School of Law

2011

Educational Achievements & Honors
  • Dean's List
  • Scholar of Merit
MBA

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts: English

Birmingham-Southern College

2008

Educational Achievements & Honors
  • Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement

Honors and Awards

Best Lawyer Badge

Best Lawyers in America

2025

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AV Preeminent

Martindale

2021

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers Award from The National Trial Lawyers

Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40

National Trial Lawyers

Super Lawyers Award

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

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Top Attorneys: Criminal Defense

Alabama Bar Association and Birmingham Bar Association Leadership Forums Birmingham Magazine and B-Metro Magazine