Richard Marshall Thayer
Christian & Small, LLP • Birmingham, AL
TransportationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(205) 584-4177
Address
505 20th St N Ste 1800, Birmingham, AL, 35203-4633, US
Professional
About
Richard Marshall Thayer is an attorney with Christian & Small, LLP in Birmingham, Alabama, where he focuses his practice on transportation law. Based in the firm’s Birmingham office at 505 20th St N, Ste 1800, he works with clients navigating the complex legal and regulatory issues that can affect transportation businesses and operations. With a deep understanding of the practical and legal challenges facing the industry, Mr. Thayer brings a steady, professional approach to each matter he handles. Throughout his career, Richard Marshall Thayer has been committed to providing thoughtful, client-focused counsel tailored to the needs of businesses operating in the transportation sector. He understands that transportation matters often require prompt, strategic guidance and attention to detail, whether the issue involves contracts, compliance concerns, risk management, or dispute resolution. His work is grounded in a clear appreciation for the importance of efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness in this fast-moving industry. At Christian & Small, LLP, Mr. Thayer is dedicated to helping clients make informed decisions and pursue practical solutions that support their long-term goals. He values clear communication and close collaboration, working to ensure that clients feel supported and well-informed throughout the legal process. His commitment to service and his focus on transportation law make him a trusted resource for clients seeking experienced legal representation in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.
Credentials
Education
2003 University of Mississippi School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 Birmingham-Southern College B.S.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Alabama Rising Star - General Litigation, SuperLawyers 2014 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2014 Alabama Rising Star - General Litigation, SuperLawyers 2013 Outstanding Leadership Award, The International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Publications
2012 A Publication of the Primerus Defense Institute A Compendium of Tort Reform Enactments in All 50 States - Mississippi 2010 Stare Decisis - A Quarterly Publication of the Primerus Young Lawyers Could You Be Exposing Your Firm to Liability? The Erosion of the Protections Afforded to Attorneys Pursuant to the FDCPA
Associations
2015 - Present Transportation Lawyers Association Member 2014 - Present Primerus Defense Institute - Transportation Practice Group Executive Committee Member 2014 - Present National MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society -Alabama/Mississippi Chapter - Birmingham Area Alumni Panel Member 2012 - Present Trinity (UMC) Child Development Center Board Member 2010 - Present Transportation Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2015 Primerus Defense Institute Convocation (Amelia Island, FL) Basics for Attorneys Responding to Catastrophic Accidents 2015 Primerus Defense Institute - Transportation Practice Group Annual Meeting (San Diego, CA) The Use of Attorneys in Emergency Response Scenarios 2014 Birmingham Bar Association Update on Recent Developments in the Enforcement of Arbitration Provisions
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Updated: Jul 22, 2026