Cutshall Obtains Win

Birmingham Shareholder Amanda Cutshall obtained a denial of compensability while defending a workers’ compensation case in Marshall County, Alabama.  The Plaintiff asked the Court to determine whether his employer would be liable for a second injury to his left shoulder.  Ms. Cutshall argued that Plaintiff failed to provide the proper […]

Saunders Obtains Defense Verdict

Birmingham Associate Anna Saunders defended a client in a workers’ compensation case in Etowah County, Alabama.  The Plaintiff alleged that he re-injured his shoulder while working with the Defendant and requested that the Court find his injuries compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Alabama and award him a monetary […]

The Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act

The Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act was signed into law on August 5, 2020 by Governor Kemp. This Act shields businesses and health care providers from civil liability for COVID related death and injury suits. For more information click here.

36 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®

Carr Allison is excited to announce that 36 attorneys, across three states, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 for excellence in their respective practice areas.   ALABAMA – Birmingham – Best Lawyers in America ® R. Brett Adair – employment law management Russell Q. Allison […]

Carr Allison Earns Summary Judgment in Tennessee

Carr Allison attorneys Sean W. Martin and Derek W. Mullins of our Chattanooga (TN) office obtained summary judgment for a retail industry client in a premises liability case.  The plaintiff was delivering merchandise from the retail store and its distribution center.  While the plaintiff was loading merchandise onto his trailer […]

Carr Allison Attorneys Named to B-Metro’s Top Women Attorneys List

Carr Allison would like to congratulate shareholders Kathy R. Davis, Elizabeth Kanter and Melisa Zwilling who have been named to B-Metro Magazine’s 2020 list of “Top Women Attorneys”.  The list showcases the top women attorneys in the Birmingham area.   Well done!  

Carr Allison Attorneys to Speak at ASIA Summer Conference

Carr Allison shareholders Charles Carr, Donald “Bo” Kirkpatrick and Brett Adair will be among the featured speakers at the upcoming Alabama Self-Insurers Association’s Virtual Summer Conference.   On Monday, August 17, Charles and Bo will present case law updates with pandemic advice.  Brett will speak about work force reduction in […]

Carr Allison Welcomes Attorney Bill Gwaltney

Tallahassee native William W. Gwaltney has joined Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office as an associate where his practice will focus on retail and hospitality, first-party insurance, health care and construction claims.  An AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Bill has represented clients in state and federal courts in a wide array of […]

Barkas and Weaver Obtain Summary Judgment

Shareholder Chris Barkas and Associate Kyle Weaver of Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office won a Motion for Summary Judgment on a wrongful death claim involving a construction zone accident.  The firm’s client, a tow truck company, was called in to lift a street sweeper to allow rescue personnel to extract […]

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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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