Martin and Swanson obtained both a Defense Verdict and a Summary Judgment

Carr Allison attorneys Sean W. Martin and Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office, obtained both a defense verdict and a summary judgment in the same case in Gwinnett County (GA). The premises liability case against a national restaurant chain began in magistrate court, where Mr. Martin and Mr. Swanson obtained a defense verdict at trial.  The plaintiff appealed to the Superior Court of Gwinnett County. A Motion for Summary Judgment was filed and granted.  The plaintiff did not appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals.

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Baggett and Ingram Prevail on a Motion for Judgement

Evan Baggett and Josh Ingram of our Birmingham (AL) office recently prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a complex tort case. After extensive briefing and oral arguments, the court granted their motion and dismissed all the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice.

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Thornton Elected as USLAW Network, Inc. Secretary/ Treasurer 2025-26

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III of our Birmingham (AL) office on being re-elected to the 2025-26 USLAW Executive Committee where he will now serve as Secretary/ Treasurer.

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on How to Recognize and Handle Potential Employment Claims

Front-line supervisors and managers are oftentimes not trained to recognize potential employment claims.  The best time to prevent a lawsuit, though, is when an issue is first raised by an employee.  This webinar, presented by Melisa C. Zwilling, will cover some of the basic employment laws about which all supervisors […]

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