Thornton Elected to USLAW Network Board of Directors

Shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, resident in Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the USLAW Network  for the 2017-2018 term.  Tommy is a member of USLAW’s Workers’ Compensation Practice Group and previously served as chair of the Retail Practice Group. […]

Nixon and Wiley Earn Another Defense Verdict

Faith Nixon and Aaron Wiley of Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office successfully defended their client in a circuit court jury trial in Baldwin County, Alabama.  The case concerned a rear-end collision in which the Defendant, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, rear-ended three different vehicles while trying to drive home from […]

Nixon and Wiley Earn Defense Verdict in Jury Trial

Aaron Wiley and Faith Nixon successfully defended their client in a circuit court jury trial in Monroe County, Alabama.  The matter involved a rear-end accident in a private parking lot.  The Plaintiff claimed that he suffered a torn shoulder labrum, among other injuries, and required two surgeries.  The Plaintiff asked […]

Best Lawyers Recognizes 23 Carr Allison Attorneys

Carr Allison is excited to announce that 23 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©  2018 for their excellence in practice areas that include:  Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Construction Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Labor and Employment, and Workers’ Compensation. Included from […]

Pryor Competes in Weeks Bay Foundation Race

Shareholder Caroline Pryor (Mobile, AL) competed in the 5th Annual Pelican Paddle Canoe and Kayak Race sponsored by the Weeks Bay Foundation.  Caroline completed the 3.5 mile race on her Stand Up Paddleboard in just over one hour.  Well done, Caroline!  

Sarber Re-elected to FDCC Board of Directors

Johnny Sarber has been re-elected for a third term to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Board of Directors.  Johnny has been actively involved in the FDCC for the last decade holding various roles which include, member of the Board of Directors (since 2015) and chair of several […]

Page Chosen for Thunderdome Tallahassee

Lee Page has been chosen to participate in Thunderdome Tallahassee Class 4, sponsored by the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee, FL.  An associate in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee office, Lee represents clients in the areas of workers’ compensation and insurance defense.  He also has significant experience with premises liability, general liability, […]

Employers: DOJ Splits From EEOC Rejecting LGBTQ Workplace Protections

Shareholder Dixie Daimwood, who recently co-presented a webinar for the Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN) on LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace, continues to follow this fast moving legal issue.   Please click here: Employers-DOJ Splits From EEOC Rejecting LGBTQ Workplace Protections

Defense Win in Wrongful Death Case

Caroline T. Pryor recently won a motion to dismiss in a wrongful death case, arguing that the Plaintiffs failed to state a claim for relief which could be granted.  The court agreed and dismissed the claims against the firm’s clients.

Pryor and Ryan Successfully Defend Client

Caroline T. Pryor and Sarah Cross Ryan won a motion to dismiss for their client arguing that the workers’ compensation claim was filed outside the applicable statute of limitations.  The Court agreed and granted the motion.

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Confidentiality and Privacy Ethics in Employment Practices Liability Claims – ETHICS

Course Description: EPL claims are a minefield of confidential information-from intimate details of harassment allegations to protected medical records to sensitive personnel files.  One careless disclosure can expose you and your organization to liability, regulatory sanctions, and reputational damage.  This program will give you a clear understanding of your confidentiality […]

Sausaman, Vickers and Thomas Obtain Favorable Verdict

Alison H. Sausaman and Heath L. Vickers of our Jacksonville (FL) office and Rachel L. Thomas of our Pensacola (FL) office secured a favorable verdict on behalf of a national restaurant chain in a premises liability case. After an extensive trial, the jury came back favorably for the defense, placing […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims on the Rise

Course Description: Retaliation claims now account for nearly half of all charges filed with the EEOC, and they are often easier for employees to prove than the underlying discrimination complaint.  Add in the expanding web of federal and state whistleblower protections, new financial incentives for employees to report wrongdoing, and […]


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