Houston and Sausaman Published in FDLA’s Trial Advocate Magazine

Carr Allison’s Hal Houston and Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office had an article published in The Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s Trial Advocate magazine. Their article “UM Subrogation and Self Insured Governmental Entities in Florida” discusses the lack of clear guidance from the Florida courts when it comes to […]

Martin Obtains Dismissal

Sean W. Martin of our Chattanooga (TN) office obtained a dismissal of an architect in a professional liability/construction defect case, involving the design and installation of new windows in a high-rise commercial building in downtown Chattanooga. The architect was added to the lawsuit by the general contractor and sub-contractor who […]

Barkas and Weaver Published in USLAW Magazine

Carr Allison’s Chris Barkas and Kyle Weaver of our Tallahassee (FL) office recently had an article published in the Summer 2021 issue of USLAW Magazine. Their article “‘Florida Man’ Strikes Again: $1000 an Hour Attorney’s Fee” discusses Florida’s Proposal Settlement (“PFS”) statute, which like the infamous “Florida Man” stories can […]

We Are Growing!

Carr Allison would like to welcome Britton O’Shields, Garret Hartley, Thomas Glanton, Jessica Hornbuckle and Hunter Phillips as our newest associates. O’Shields, Hartley, Glanton and Hornbuckle have joined our Birmingham (AL) office, while Phillips has joined our Jacksonville (FL) office. To learn more about our newest associates, click the links […]

Carr Allison Attorneys Virtually Presents Litigating Against ‘Florida Man’

Carr Allison attorneys Chris Barkas, Johnny Sarber, Heath Vickers, Pam Hallford and Kyle Weaver recently gave a virtual presentation called Litigating Against ‘Florida Man’  exclusively for one of the firm’s clients.  Litigating Against ‘Florida Man’ explored the oddities and dangers of litigating in Florida.  Attendees received continuing education credits. If […]

Pryor and Townsley Secure Defense Verdict

Caroline Pryor and Alex Townsley of Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office recently tried a premises liability case to defense verdict in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.  The Plaintiff in the case alleged that a display created by the defendant’s employees constituted a hidden, hazardous […]

Nixon Successfully Defends Client in Circuit Court Jury Trial

Faith Nixon of Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office successfully defended her client in a circuit court jury trial in Mobile County, Alabama. The Plaintiff claimed that he fell from a chair in the Defendant’s home.  He further claimed the chair was broken, and the Defendant was aware the chair was […]

Ireland and Gambacurta Secure Defense Verdict

Carr Allison Shareholders Charlie Ireland and Ginny Gambacurta of our Birmingham (AL) office have secured a defense verdict in a premise liability claim in Federal Court after a four day trial with seven figures in claimed damages for AMC Theaters. Great Results!

Burgess and Scarpone Obtain Dismissal of Premises Case

Elizabeth “Betsy” Burgess and Kayla Scarpone of Carr Allison’s Tallahassee office prevailed on a dispositive motion resulting in the prompt dismissal of a high exposure premises case.  Another great result for our clients! Way to go, Betsy and Kayla!

News

Thornton Elected to the USLAW Board of Directors

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, of our Birmingham (AL) office on being elected to the 2026-27 USLAW Board of Directors, where he will be serving as Vice Chair.

Sausaman and Iturra Obtain Final Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Katie L. Iturra of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national auto parts retailer in a federal slip-and-fall lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that rainwater tracked into the store caused a fall that resulted in cervical fusion surgery and was […]

Sausaman and Griffis Obtain a Final Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Andrew-Paul Griffis of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national convenience store and gas station in federal court. The plaintiff alleged injuries resulting from a transitory foreign substance on the premises. Alison and Andrew-Paul successfully obtained final summary judgment […]


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