Maples Obtains Summary Judgment
Jonathan Maples of our Mobile, AL office obtained summary judgment in favor of a local marina operator and yacht broker that had been sued under theories of actual and apparent agency related to the delivery of a sailing vessel. The plaintiff alleged that he purchased a sailing vessel through […]
ORLANDO!! Too Big…New Digs!
Two years ago, Carr Allison established its presence in Orlando with one partner and a purpose – serve our clients effectively and efficiently in the Central Florida market. Since then, we have quickly grown to eight attorneys, plus support staff. We are proud to announce that effective March 1, 2024, […]
Martin and Miller Win Summary Judgment
Sean W. Martin and Chancey R. Miller of our Chattanooga (TN) office recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of a construction client in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The plaintiff in the case alleged the cause of his fall was a large steel plate used […]
Carr Allison Celebrates 27 Years!!
Congratulations to our visionary founding partners who took a leap of faith 27 years ago and formed Carr Allison. We celebrate everyone who has contributed to shaping our once small Birmingham law firm into the thriving and well-known Southeastern presence it is today.
Zwilling to Present Webinar on New DOL Independent Contractor Rule
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published new rules for classifying individuals as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes will require that countless workers previously classified as independent contractors now be classified as employees. Those employees will become entitled to […]
USLAW Renames the O’Hagan Award to Include Carr Name
USLAW Network renames the O’Hagan Award to include USLAW co-founder Charles Carr. Congratulations Charles! Read more about this amazing honor at: USLAW NETWORK adds USLAW co-founder Charles Carr’s name to major USLAW annual award
Sherman and Sausaman Win Summary Judgment
The plaintiff filed suit against the City of Marathon and its Councilman alleging negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault. Austin and Alison moved for summary disposition due to plaintiff’s failure to comply with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, Failure to State a Cause of Action, and the Councilman’s entitlement […]
Smith Obtains Summary Judgment
Grant Smith of our Birmingham, Alabama office obtained summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County (AL) on behalf of a national restaurant client. The plaintiff in the case alleged she slipped on an unknown substance present on the floor of the restaurant. The defense argued that the plaintiff […]
Carr Allison Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Congratulations to Carr Allison’s newly elected 2024 Board of Directors!
Carr Allison’s Tom Oliver Named President
Carr Allison co-founder and shareholder Thomas L. Oliver, II has been elected as the firm’s third president. Throughout Carr Allison’s nearly 30-year history, Tom has held various leadership roles including serving on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee and as chair of the Business Development and Marketing Committee. […]
