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 […]
Sarber, Vickers and Sausaman Obtain Defense Verdict
Carr Allison shareholders Johnny Sarber, Heath Vickers and Alison Sausaman have secured a defense verdict for our clients in Orange County, Florida in a trucking case involving two plaintiffs, who were unfortunately catastrophically injured and claimed millions of dollars in potential damages. The Carr Allison team successfully convinced the Court to bifurcate the […]
Oliver, Vann and Team Obtain Favorable Verdict
Carr Allison shareholders Tom Oliver and Dennis Vann successfully defended a hazmat motor carrier in a week-long trial in Birmingham (AL). The case was brought following an incident in 2019 that alleged the motor carrier unloaded a chemical into the wrong tank creating a hazardous gas cloud affecting numerous employees […]
Zwilling Explains the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule
The DOL’s New Independent Contractor rule for classifying whether someone is an employee, or an independent contractor took effect March 11, 2024. Melisa Zwiling explains this new rule so you don’t find yourself in legal trouble. Watch this prerecorded video on the PLUS Blog to learn how to comply with […]
Maples Obtains Summary Judgment
Jonathan Maples of our Mobile, AL office obtained summary judgment in favor of a local marina operator and yacht broker that had been sued under theories of actual and apparent agency related to the delivery of a sailing vessel. The plaintiff alleged that he purchased a sailing vessel through […]
ORLANDO!! Too Big…New Digs!
Two years ago, Carr Allison established its presence in Orlando with one partner and a purpose – serve our clients effectively and efficiently in the Central Florida market. Since then, we have quickly grown to eight attorneys, plus support staff. We are proud to announce that effective March 1, 2024, […]
Martin and Miller Win Summary Judgment
Sean W. Martin and Chancey R. Miller of our Chattanooga (TN) office recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of a construction client in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The plaintiff in the case alleged the cause of his fall was a large steel plate used […]
Carr Allison Celebrates 27 Years!!
Congratulations to our visionary founding partners who took a leap of faith 27 years ago and formed Carr Allison. We celebrate everyone who has contributed to shaping our once small Birmingham law firm into the thriving and well-known Southeastern presence it is today.
