Ed Taylor Participates in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Boot Camp
Ed Taylor, a shareholder in our Gulfport (MS) office, recently participated in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Boot Camp. The program, which focused on the Rosenberg Spy Case, featured Ed presenting the Demonstration of Direct Examination session. We are proud to support programs that strengthen advocacy skills and the […]
Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained summary judgment for a retail client in federal court. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence that the defendant had notice of a transitory foreign substance, and the court dismissed the case. Great Results!
Sausaman and Igou Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Miles Igou of our Jacksonville (FL) office successfully obtained summary judgment for a gas station client. The court found the wooden pallet at issue to be an open and obvious condition, dismissing the case. Great Results!
Lockett Obtains a Defense Verdict
Carr Allison shareholder Tara W. Lockett of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a defense verdict in an Ex parte Publix trial on compensability where the plaintiff argued the injuries sustained to his right shoulder while at work resulted in a need for a total shoulder replacement. As a result of the […]
Sausaman and Kirkpatrick Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on behalf of their hotel chain client. The court found that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of notice regarding a transitory foreign substance and dismissed the claim. Great Results!
Sausaman and Bateh Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Caroline Bateh of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on a slip and fall claim brought against their restaurant client, resulting in a final dismissal of all claims. Great Results!
Holmes Assists the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division with Mock Trial Competition
Carr Allison Associate Michael Holmes of our Chattanooga (TN) office and the mock trial vice chair for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division assisted in composing the high school competition problem and with the overall organization of all mock trial competitions across the state. Well done!
Hallford, Draws and Chappell Obtain a Dismissed Verdict
Pam Hallford and her team recently were successful in obtaining a dismissed verdict on a fraud and breach of contract case in Geneva County (AL). The action filed in 2024 was based on representations made by the defendant’s real estate agent and the company from whom she worked. Due to […]
Zwilling Obtains Complete Dismissal of Case
Carr Allison Shareholder Melisa C. Zwilling successfully petitioned a court to completely dismiss a case in which the plaintiff alleged claims for intentional interference with business relations, defamation and breach of contract in an employment relationship. The dismissal of all claims was the result of a hard-fought battle on behalf […]
Zwilling and Sausaman Published in USLAW Magazine
Carr Allison attorneys Melisa Zwilling and Alison Sausaman have been published in the 2024 winter issue of USLAW Magazine. Read their article “Best Practices to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts” here!
