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.

Zwilling to Present Webinar on New DOL Independent Contractor Rule

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published new rules for classifying individuals as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The changes will require that countless workers previously classified as independent contractors now be classified as employees.  Those employees will become entitled to […]

USLAW Renames the O’Hagan Award to Include Carr Name

USLAW Network renames the O’Hagan Award to include USLAW co-founder Charles Carr. Congratulations Charles! Read more about this amazing honor at: USLAW NETWORK adds USLAW co-founder Charles Carr’s name to major USLAW annual award  

Sherman and Sausaman Win Summary Judgment

The plaintiff filed suit against the City of Marathon and its Councilman alleging negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault. Austin and Alison moved for summary disposition due to plaintiff’s failure to comply with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, Failure to State a Cause of Action, and the Councilman’s entitlement […]

Smith Obtains Summary Judgment

Grant Smith of our Birmingham, Alabama office obtained summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County (AL) on behalf of a national restaurant client.  The plaintiff in the case alleged she slipped on an unknown substance present on the floor of the restaurant.   The defense argued that the plaintiff […]

Carr Allison’s Tom Oliver Named President

Carr Allison co-founder and shareholder Thomas L. Oliver, II has been elected as the firm’s third president. Throughout Carr Allison’s nearly 30-year history, Tom has held various leadership roles including serving on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee and as chair of the Business Development and Marketing Committee. […]

Judson Wells Next President-Elect of the Mobile Bar Association

Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr., has been elected President-Elect of the Mobile (AL) Bar Association for 2024. Judge Wells has been an active member of the Mobile Bar Association for nearly 37 years. He has served in many past roles including Vice-President, […]

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Kennedy Obtains Dismissal

Camille M. Kennedy of our Chattanooga (TN) office recently secured a complete defense victory in Gwinnett County (GA) in a food poisoning case against a national fast-food restaurant. The plaintiff alleged that French fries served by our client caused her illness and required medical treatment. After the close of the […]

Watson and Davenport Obtain Dismissal

Jordan D. Watson and Jared Davenport of our Chattanooga (TN) office successfully defended a fellow attorney through the Tennessee trial and appellate courts in a lawsuit arising from a property dispute. After the plaintiff added the attorney as a defendant, alleging bad-faith legal advice related to a deeded property during […]

Wells Participates in Naturalization Ceremony

Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr. will participate today in the Naturalization Ceremony in Mobile (AL). The formal ceremony will be conducted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. In his capacity as Past President of the Mobile […]


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