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 […]
Carr Allison Welcomes Summer Clerks in Jacksonville
Meet Carr Allison’s talented 2020 law clerks. These students will work alongside attorneys and staff in our Jacksonville (FL) office to gain a deeper understanding of the practice of law and experience life at Carr Allison first-hand. (L-R): Joseph Endicott, rising 3L at Florida State University; Nick O’Leary, rising 3L […]
Cutshall Named Alabama State Bar Workers’ Comp Section Officer
Shareholder Amanda L. Cutshall of Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office has been named the incoming officer for the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar. Cutshall will serve as Secretary/Treasurer for 2020-21. Congratulations!
Defense Win for Oliver, DeLisle and Saunders
Shareholders Tom Oliver and Sara Beth DeLisle and Associate Anna Saunders recently obtained partial summary judgment on behalf of a major transportation client in a lawsuit arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle in Calhoun County. The plaintiff alleged she was injured due to […]
