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Experienced litigator.
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Licensed in Georgia for 20 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 22 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 28 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Baker Donelson
420 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Posted by Amber McKinnon | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Kind and Caring
Ms. Dowling has been an absolute joy to work with during such a hard time like divorce. She focused more on the issues at hand rather than discussing payments and rushing you out of the office. She genuinely cares for her clients and is so wonderful and easy to work with. She is easy to contact and t...
Christie Lyman Dowling's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I know Christie from the ADR Section of the Birmingham Bar Association. She's a fantastic lawyer and I endorse her!"
"Christie is one of the most capable family lawyers I know. She has the intellect, perseverance, and compassion to handle any family law issue. She is skillful in advocating for her client and seeks the best result for them, both legally and emotionally, in complex family issues. I highly recommend Christie!"
"Christie is a true asset to the family law bar. She is very professional and knows how to effectively communicate with other attorneys and clients."
"Christie is a fine lawyer to use, especially for any Family Law matter. She is assertive, which is a good trait in a divorce lawyer. When she represents you, she is your advocate and that is what you should be looking for in a lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Attorneys, BMetro Magazine
2018
Top Attorney, BMetro Magazine
2017
Top Attorney, BMetro Magazine
2016
Top Attorneys, BMetro Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - 2019
Owner, Lyman Dowling Law
2003 - 2008
Partner, Balch & Bingham
2001 - 2003
Associate, LeClair Ryan
1997 - 2001
Associate, Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC
Associations
Birmingham Collaborative Alliance
Founding Board Member
Birmingham Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section
Board Member
Alabama Law Institute, Committee on the Alabama Collaborative Law Act
Legistlative Committee Member
Education
1997
Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Cornell University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Domestic Violence in Divorce and Family Mediation
Protection from Abuse Orders
2015
Birmingham Bar Association
Elder Mediation and Collaborative Law
2011
Don't be afraid to go Solo!
Practice Management
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How how do I get my son who was recently placed in foster care without me being contacted about it
02 Jun 2019
Q&A
My father gets a disability check from va.?
24 Apr 2019
Q&A
Can a court appoint a conservator when a durable POA has already been appointed ?
24 Apr 2019