Happy World Humanitarian Day!

Happy World Humanitarian Day! We want to take this day to recognize all the hard working individuals who take time out of their day to help their communities. At Carr Allison we have multiple attorneys that help out with the Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Program (VLB). VLB bridges the gap between […]

45 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®

Carr Allison is excited to announce that 45 attorneys, across four states, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 and The Best Lawyers in America®  2023 Ones to Watch for excellence in their respective practice areas. Below is a full list of those included. Congratulations!   Birmingham, AL […]

Register for Zwilling’s Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Don’t forget to register for Melisa Zwilling’s free webinar on August 18 at 1:00 PM (CT). This webinar will discuss some recent cases and employment trends concerning diversity, equity and inclusion topics and their impact on employers and insurers.  Department of Insurance continuing education credit is approved for the states […]

Allison and Watson Successful after 3-day Trial

Carr Allison shareholders Russ Allison and Jordan Watson recently defended an insurance carrier sued for bad faith, breach of contract, misrepresentation and concealment. Prior to trial, Russ and Jordan filed and argued a Motion for Summary Judgment which the court granted in part, dismissing all claims but for the breach […]

Nixon Obtains Summary Judgment

Carr Allison shareholder Faith Nixon of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a summary judgment for her client, an insurance carrier, in a direct-action lawsuit.  The Plaintiff asserted claims for breach of contract,  negligent misrepresentation, negligent procurement and fraud after he was only allowed to stack three underinsured motorist coverages on […]

Nixon Successfully Defends Client

Carr Allison shareholder Faith Nixon of our Mobile (AL) office successfully defended her client in a Circuit Court jury trial in Mobile County (AL).  The Plaintiff claimed Mrs. Nixon’s client was channeling stormwater onto the Plaintiff’s property, causing substantial structural issues with the home and rendering the property valueless.  Mrs. […]

Allison and Watson Successful in Federal Court

Carr Allison shareholders Russ Allison and Jordan Watson successfully defended a large insurance company sued for bad faith, breach of contract and fraud in federal court.  Russ and Jordan obtained a dismissal of all claims brought against their client, arguing that the plaintiff failed to state a viable cause of […]

Zwilling To Present Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Carr Allison shareholder Melisa Zwilling is scheduled to present a free webinar on August 18 at 1:00 PM (CT). This webinar will discuss some recent cases and employment trends concerning diversity, equity and inclusion topics and their impact on employers and insurers.  Department of Insurance continuing education credit is approved […]

Martin and Swanson Obtain Full Dismissal

Carr Allison attorneys Sean W. Martin and Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office, obtained a full dismissal with prejudice for a national auto parts store in a case pending in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The case involved an auto accident with a car allegedly leased to Carr Allison’s client […]

Pryor and Townsley Obtain Summary Judgment

Carr Allison attorneys Caroline Pryor and Alex Townsley of our Mobile (AL) office, recently won Summary Judgment for a retail client in a case where the plaintiff tripped on a gas pump island, sustaining a fractured shoulder.  In support of the argument that the gas pump island was open and […]

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Sausaman, Vickers and Thomas Obtain Favorable Verdict

Alison H. Sausaman and Heath L. Vickers of our Jacksonville (FL) office and Rachel L. Thomas of our Pensacola (FL) office secured a favorable verdict on behalf of a national restaurant chain in a premises liability case. After an extensive trial, the jury came back favorably for the defense, placing […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims on the Rise

Course Description: Retaliation claims now account for nearly half of all charges filed with the EEOC, and they are often easier for employees to prove than the underlying discrimination complaint.  Add in the expanding web of federal and state whistleblower protections, new financial incentives for employees to report wrongdoing, and […]

56 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027

56 of Carr Allison’s attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®! Three of our attorneys were named “2027 Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. This award is presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region in […]


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