Sherman, Szczesniewicz and Akopyan Named as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars

Carr Allison is proud to announce that attorneys Austin C. Sherman, Caroline Bateh Szczesniewicz and Betty Akopyan have been selected as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars. Rising Stars are selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research. Eligibility is limited to attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or have been in […]

Sausaman and Hensch Granted a Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Andrew Jarrad Hensch prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment in a premises liability case. They successfully argued that the subject change in elevation was not a dangerous condition as a matter of law, resulting in the case being dismissed in its entirety. Well done […]

Holder Joins USLAW Live! Podcast

Join Carr Allison shareholder Nicole M. Holder on the latest USLAW Live! podcast episode as she discusses Mississippi’s legal landscape and the issues impacting litigation across the state. Nikki shares insights on comparative fault, damages caps, Chancery Court practice, and other important legal developments affecting businesses and insurers in Mississippi. […]

Sausaman Granted a Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office won a recent appeal of an order granting Defendant’s motion for summary judgment on behalf of a convenience store. The Fifth District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s order, which held that an undefined change in elevation where concrete met asphalt […]

DeCoudres and Brown Granted a Summary Judgment

Shaun DeCoudres and Web Brown of our Birmingham (AL) office were granted summary judgment in Jefferson County (AL) on claims of negligent hiring, training and supervision in a death case involving a temp agency and tire wholesaler. Shaun and Web argued that the temp agency scans possible employees for placement […]

DeCoudres and Driver Obtain a Summary Judgment

Shaun DeCoudres and Joseph Driver of our Birmingham (AL) office recently had their summary judgment upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court. The case involved a trip and fall at a shopping center while the plaintiff was walking through a construction zone that had been established in front of a store […]

Wells Speaks at Federal Court Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens

Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr. recently spoke at the March Naturalization Ceremony in Mobile. The formal ceremony was conducted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. In his capacity as Past President of the Mobile Bar Association, Judge Wells […]

Carr Joins USLAW Live! Podcast

Join Carr Allison co-founder Charles Carr on the latest USLAW Live! podcast episode as he reflects on the conversation that sparked the creation of USLAW and the leadership and vision that helped shape the network over the past 25 years. Charles also shares insights on client service, succession planning, mentorship […]

Carr Allison’s 29th Anniversary

For 29 years, we have had the privilege of serving our clients and strengthening the communities we call home. Our success is rooted in trust, dedication and the relationships we have built along the way. We are grateful to every client, colleague and partner who has made this milestone possible. 

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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 […]

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 […]


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