Summer 2025 Law Clerks

Meet our 2025 law clerks. This summer, 25 students representing 10 law schools joined our attorneys and staff to gain insight into the legal field and life at Carr Allison. We’ve enjoyed having these accomplished, driven and hard-working individuals in our offices! Atlanta:  Birmingham:   Chattanooga: Gulfport: Jacksonville: Mobile: Tallahassee:  […]

Sausaman Prevails on a Motion to Dismiss

Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion to dismiss for fraud on behalf of a convenient store client. After an extensive evidentiary hearing, the court dismissed the case with prejudice. Great Results! 

Zwilling to Present Webinar on A Little Bit About a Lot: Tips on Successfully Handling Common Employment Issues

During this webinar, attorney Melisa C. Zwilling will discuss several key employment issues about which employers and insurers should be aware.  What steps should immediately be taken in response to a complaint of harassment?  Should an employee’s verbal resignation be accepted?  What conditions constitute a disability and what protections exist […]

Brannon and Reynolds Obtain a Defense Verdict

Dave Brannon and George Reynolds of our Tallahassee (FL) office successfully obtained a defense verdict in a product liability and negligence lawsuit brought against a Florida-based grocery store chain. The plaintiff alleged she suffered injuries after consuming a product purchased from the grocery store defendant. The jury returned a favorable […]

Ed Taylor Participates in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Boot Camp

Ed Taylor, a shareholder in our Gulfport (MS) office, recently participated in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Boot Camp. The program, which focused on the Rosenberg Spy Case, featured Ed presenting the Demonstration of Direct Examination session. We are proud to support programs that strengthen advocacy skills and the […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on How to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts

There has been a significant increase in nuclear verdicts across all industries post-COVID, but some of the most staggering awards have been in employment lawsuits.  This webinar will discuss how those nuclear verdicts can be avoided. This webinar is approved for one hour of continuing education credit by the Department […]

Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained summary judgment for a retail client in federal court. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence that the defendant had notice of a transitory foreign substance, and the court dismissed the case. Great Results! 

Sausaman and Igou Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman and Miles Igou of our Jacksonville (FL) office successfully obtained summary judgment for a gas station client. The court found the wooden pallet at issue to be an open and obvious condition, dismissing the case. Great Results!

Lockett Obtains a Defense Verdict

Carr Allison shareholder Tara W. Lockett of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a defense verdict in an Ex parte Publix trial on compensability where the plaintiff argued the injuries sustained to his right shoulder while at work resulted in a need for a total shoulder replacement.  As a result of the […]

News

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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