2023 Tallahassee Summer Clerks

Meet our 2023 Tallahassee (FL) law clerks. They worked with our staff and attorneys to learn more about the practice of law and life at Carr Allison. It was a pleasure to have them in our office throughout the summer. (L-R): Emma Bunyard (1L), Caroline Massias (2L), Will Philpot (1L)

2023 Birmingham Summer Clerks

It was a privilege to work with our talented 2023 Birmingham (AL) law clerks.  Throughout the summer, these students worked alongside attorneys and staff to gain a deeper understanding of the practice of law and experience life at Carr Allison first-hand!    Top Row (L-R): Katy Beth Crowe (1L), Daniel […]

Palmer Awarded the ADLA Young Lawyer Section’s Rookie of the Year

Carr Allison attorney Steven Palmer of our Birmingham (AL) office has been awarded ADLA Young Lawyers Section’s Rookie of the Year. This award was announced at the ADLA 2023 Annual Meeting and was awarded to Steve for the instrumental role he played in the 2022-2023 Young Lawyers Section.

Stokes and Vann Attend ADLA’s 2023 Annual Meeting

Carr Allison attorneys Dennis Vann and Hannah Stokes of our Birmingham (AL) office recently attended the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association’s (ADLA) 2023 Annual Meeting in Destin (FL). This conference was attended by attorneys in both the Alabama and  Tennessee Defense Lawyers Associations. Dennis and Hannah are both active board members […]

Zwilling Presented at National Association of Women in Construction Regional Meeting

Carr Allison shareholder, Melisa Zwilling of our Birmingham (AL) office, recently presented at the National Association of Women in Construction Southeast Regional Meeting. Her presentation, “Medical Marijuana in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee”, discussed the status of federal and state marijuana legislation. She also covered several issues employers must consider […]

Sausaman and Thornton Published in USLAW Magazine

Carr Allison attorneys Alison Sausaman and Tommy Thornton have recently been published in the 2023 Spring Issue of USLAW Magazine. Their article “Defense Weapons in a Nuclear World” discusses potential strategies to use when defending against “nuclear” verdicts and settlements. To read the full article, click here!

Driver and Zwilling Obtain Summary Judgment

Carr Allison shareholders Joe Driver and Melisa Zwilling of our Birmingham (AL) office recently obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a national client.  The plaintiff had alleged that his employer violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA).  The court […]

Hoffman Featured on Panel Discussion at Barry University Law School

Carr Allison shareholder Jennifer Hoffman of our Orlando (FL) office will be featured on a panel discussion at Barry University Law School (FL) on April 12. This panel discussion is held by the Career Service Office and is designed to explore the various areas and topics in law. Jennifer and […]

Stokes and Palmer Speak at Cumberland School of Law

Carr Allison attorneys Hannah Stokes and Steve Palmer of our Birmingham (AL) office, recently spoke to law students at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL). The Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) sponsored the “Lunch and Learn” event with the law school’s defense lawyers student association. Topics included summer […]

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Sausaman and Iturra Obtain Final Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Katie L. Iturra of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national auto parts retailer in a federal slip-and-fall lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that rainwater tracked into the store caused a fall that resulted in cervical fusion surgery and was […]

Sausaman and Griffis Obtain a Final Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Andrew-Paul Griffis of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national convenience store and gas station in federal court. The plaintiff alleged injuries resulting from a transitory foreign substance on the premises. Alison and Andrew-Paul successfully obtained final summary judgment […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Confidentiality and Privacy Ethics in Employment Practices Liability Claims – ETHICS

Course Description: EPL claims are a minefield of confidential information-from intimate details of harassment allegations to protected medical records to sensitive personnel files.  One careless disclosure can expose you and your organization to liability, regulatory sanctions, and reputational damage.  This program will give you a clear understanding of your confidentiality […]


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