53 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2025

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Best Lawyers® Awards! Two of our attorneys were named “2025 Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers. Only one lawyer in each area of practice is honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in their community. These attorneys are Donald “Bo” Kirkpatrick, II in […]

Barkas and Weaver Obtain a Favorable Daubert Ruling

Tallahassee attorneys Chris Barkas and Kyle Weaver recently obtained a favorable Daubert ruling in Florida state court which limited the opinions of one of the plaintiff’s treating medical providers (a chiropractor). The argument focused on the unreliability of the chiropractor’s causation testimony given she knew no facts about the collision […]

Sausaman and Sherman Named as a 2024 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star

Carr Allison is proud to announce that Jacksonville attorneys Alison Sausaman and Austin Sherman have been named to the 2024 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Rising Stars are selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research.  Eligibility for Rising Stars is subject to those […]

Jennifer Sullivan Named a 2024 Florida Super Lawyer®

Carr Allison is excited to announce that Jennifer Sullivan of our Tallahassee office has been named as a 2024 Florida Super Lawyer®. Attorneys are selected as a Super Lawyer® by a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research.  Congratulations Jennifer!

Sausaman and Vickers Obtain Summary Judgment

Shareholders Alison Sausaman and Heath Vickers of our Jacksonville office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a large national department store in a premises liability case. The plaintiff’s attorneys aggressively pursued the claim intending to try the case to verdict prior to the […]

Wells Speaks to Legal Professional Association About Mediation

Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge, Judson W. Wells, Sr. recently spoke on “The Mediation Process” for the Mobile Legal Professional Association. Judge Wells often serves as a mediator by court appointment and by private retention. He has served on the roster of mediators with the Alabama Center […]

Oliver and Smith Successful at Trial

Tom Oliver and Glenn Smith successfully tried a serious injury case in Mobile, Alabama for one of our great motor carrier clients. The case was tried against the top plaintiff firm in South Alabama. Great results!

Community Involvement Spotlight: Sherman Coordinates Special Olympics Florida Event

Earlier this month, Carr Allison attorney Austin Sherman coordinated the annual “Pin Pals: Strikes for Special Olympics” through the Jacksonville Bar Association Young Lawyers, raising thousands for Special Olympics of Florida. Over 15 law firms participated, and many local businesses donated items for raffle. We’re proud to sponsor this event […]

Summer 2024 Law Clerks

Meet our 2024 law clerks. This summer 25 law students from seven law schools will work side by side with our staff and attorneys to learn more about the practice of law and life at Carr Allison. We’re excited to have these accomplished, intelligent and hard working individuals in our […]

Vickers, Sherman and Sarber Obtain Favorable Result

Carr Allison shareholders Heath Vickers, Austin Sherman and Johnny Sarber secured a highly favorable result for our client during trial in Duval County, Florida in an admitted fault, rear-end trucking accident case involving two plaintiffs who claimed permanent bodily injuries and a lifetime of pain management. After successfully defending against […]

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Carr Allison Earns Best Law Firm Recognition for 2027

Carr Allison has been named one of the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers® for 2027. This recognition is based solely on peer review from leading lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice areas.  Congratulations to our attorneys who continue to dedicate so much time and effort to provide […]

Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment

Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office obtained summary judgment in Fulton County (GA) on behalf of a restaurant client in a lawsuit stemming from a customer-server altercation. The plaintiffs brought 12 claims, ranging from battery and false imprisonment to negligent hiring and emotional distress. The court dismissed the […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Navigating AI Liability and E&O Exposure in the Age of Automation

Course Description: Is your client’s chatbot giving legal advice?  Is their algorithm making underwriting decisions?  Welcome to the brave new world of AI liability-where a single hallucinating bot can trigger a million-dollar E&O claim. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how professional services are delivered, but it’s also creating a minefield of […]


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