For over 30 years, a variety of businesses from manufacturers to financial institutions have sought counsel from Larry Childs regarding a diverse range of matters. Skilled in handling complex litigation, whether resolved through a workout, arbitration, or trial, Larry adopts the strategy of "relentlessness in the pursuit of excellence." He strives to meet the client's goals by laying out a success strategy at the earliest stage of a conflict.
Larry's focused strategic planning at the first signs of a crisis or dispute assures clients that their ultimate goals are top of mind. Long-term relationships with clients, spanning decades in many cases, make possible Larry's vision of being a true member of the client's team.
Although representing financial institutions is the principal focus of his practice, over his distinguished litigation career, Larry has "done it all." From cases involving consumer products class actions to industrial accidents to criminal allegations against company executives, he is a generalist in the greatest sense of the word-a thought leader able to combine ideas from diverse fields to achieve creative results.
Larry maintains a diverse portfolio of cases, including:
Bookkeeper embezzlement cases
· Cases under the Uniform Commercial Code
· Lender liability suits
· Lending discrimination claims
· Personal and corporate trust matters
· Regulatory claims
· Securities and ERISA class actions
· Shareholder derivative lawsuits
· TARP-related claims
Larry is currently leading Waller's litigation team in the largest municipal bankruptcy case in American history. The case will impact not only parties to the bankruptcy, but also the municipal finance market for years to come.
Best Lawyers recognizes Larry as a leading attorney in four areas:
· Banking and Finance Law
· Commercial Litigation
· Litigation - Banking & Finance
· Litigation - Construction
Experience
· Lead counsel for indenture trustee that successfully obtained remedies for a large bond default, including appointment of a receiver and entry of a $575 million judgment
· Lead litigation counsel in the largest municipal bankruptcy in American history
· Handled several large arbitrations, including two cases that were conducted in London, England in the International Court of Arbitrations
· Assisted a client dealing with the effects of an explosion at its chemical plant that killed five employees and caused millions of dollars of property damage
· Served as lead counsel for the State of Alabama in its successful effort to end a long-running class action suit involving the State's child welfare system
Professional
Prior affiliations:
· Law Clerk to the Honorable Seybourn H. Lynne, United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
News/Events
Bulletins
10.04.11, Banking and Financial Services Update, Vol. 10, Fall 2011
05.02.11, Relief for Alabama Storm/Tornado Victims
Events
08.21.09, Southeastern Banking Seminar
Community
· Law Founding Chairman, Board of Directors of Grace House Ministries, Inc.
· Law Finance Chairman, Election Campaign of former Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor
· Law Counsel, Reelection Campaign of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Harold F. See
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An accomplished brass musician, Larry spent many years playing trumpet with his church's orchestra, and now enjoys playing at weddings and other gatherings. He also cherishes time with his grandchildren and family.