Catherine Collins Messer
Christian & Small LLP
Suite 1800, Financial Center, 505 North 20th Street
Birmingham, AL 35203
United States
Catherine is an associate in the firm’s Birmingham office and represents clients in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense, construction, transportation, and professional liability.
Catherine graduated from The University of Alabama in 2017 and Samford University, Cumberland School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate, and Samford University Brock School of Business where she obtained her Master’s of Business Administration in 2020. During her time in law school, Catherine served as a 1L Representative, and subsequently, Vice-President of the Student Bar Association. She was also a member of Cumberland’s American Journal of Trial Advocacy.
Outside of the office, you can find Catherine cheering on the Crimson Tide and her lifelong team, the Kentucky Wildcats. She loves to stay creative with her artwork and videography.
Admissions:
- Alabama
Practice Areas:
- Construction
- Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
Education:
- The University of Alabama, 2017, B.S. cum laude
- Samford University Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 2020
- Samford University Brock School of Business, M.B.A., 2020
Professional and Community Involvement:
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar Association: Women’s Section and Young Lawyers’ Section
- Oasis ArtCard Art Contributor: 2022
Publications and Presentations:
- Author, “Concussion Litigation Leading Insurers to Discontinue Coverage for Head Injuries in Football,” American Journal of Trial Advocacy, March 2019.
- Author, “We’ve Got Four Stars on Our Shirt: U.S. Women’s National Team Highlighting Ongoing Pay Discrimination,” American Journal of Trial Advocacy, September 2019