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Christopher Shawn Beard
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Biography
Attorney Christopher S. Beard was born in Enterprise Alabama and moved to Birmingham to raise his children in the North Shelby/Jefferson County area.
Through his many successful businesses and diverse work experience, he has gained an interest in and become extremely proficient in aggressively protecting assets, acquisitions, construction litigation, business, and estate planning. Chris has a great deal of experience representing Auto-Owners, Progressive, State Farm, various other Insurance Companies, and has negotiated/closed many multi-million dollar transactions and acquisitions. Growing up, he was raised by self-employed parents that were prominent general contractors along the panhandle of Florida and this experience with the construction industry along with his own construction background makes him the best attorney for any construction dispute. The knowledge he has gained over the years from representing clients combined with his own entrepreneurial success has given him a great deal of insight in which his clients get the benefit.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions
50%
350 cases
Construction and Development
15%
16 years | 150 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
16 years | 1,200 cases
Estate Planning
10%
15 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Pro bono
20 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Alabama for 15 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Fortune & Beard
3117 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 201, Vestavia, AL, 35243
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Posted by Tim | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney!
I’ve used Mr. Beard for several cases and he always does an excellent job. He’s extremely knowledgeable and very quick to respond. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Jenny | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Chris Beard - Honest Professional Knowledgeable
We have relied on Chris Beard in our decision to purchase a business. His professional advice, guidance and perspective was vital in our decision making process. We know Chris has our best interests in mind and we cannot say enough good things about working with him. We trust him with our livelihood ...
Posted by Patrick | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Personal Injury
Highly recommend. Easy to work with. Got everything we were looking for.
Christopher Shawn Beard's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris's unique personal experience with a sever auto accident when he was younger gives him an uncanny ability to relate to clients in a way I've not seen replicated. His passion and desire to ensure each client receives their just compensation is the driving force behind the practice and the reason he's been able to produce clients that become part of our extended family and call us any time they have an issue."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Jonathan Arnold
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Fortune & Beard
Associations
Alabama State Bar
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
WATTS v. Termite Company
Settled with Insurance well into litigation
Project Tackle
Closed
ONEAL ET AL V. RITCHIE ET AL
Settled with Insurance Company - Nearly $100k
Education
1999
University of West Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English