Catherine Collins Messer

Insurance Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Birmingham, Alabama

5+ years experience

Christian & Small LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

205-795-6588

https://csattorneys.com/attorney/catherine-c-messer/

Financial Center, Suite 1800, 505 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203

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Bio

Catherine Collins Messer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law.Catherine Collins, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine Collins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Catherine Collins Messer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law.Catherine Collins, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine Collins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Catherine Collins Messer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Catherine Collins, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine Collins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Transportation Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

Education

Samford University, J.D., graduated 2020

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Reviews

Paul Campbell

2 weeks ago

Competent representation in a complex auto liability case

I retained Catherine Messer after a multi-vehicle accident where liability was heavily contested. Her background in transportation and insurance law was evident; she navigated the insurer's complex arguments effectively, and the outcome was ultimately fair. Her recognition in these specific fields by Best Lawyers is well-deserved. However, my experience was mixed on the client service front. While her legal analysis was sharp, communication sometimes had significant lags. Responses to emails could take several business days, and updates on case developments felt reactive rather than proactive. For straightforward legal matters, her expertise from Christian & Small LLP is solid. For someone who prioritizes frequent, detailed communication throughout the process, expectations should be managed. She is a capable attorney who secured a reasonable result, but the client experience felt more transactional than collaborative.