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 […]

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Ethical Duties When Resolving Claims Including Navigating Potential Conflicts

Course Description In today’s current litigation environment, most claims are appropriate for consideration of a potential settlement at some point.  This program will walk through the stages of litigation and how they will progress absent resolution.  The potential risks of nuclear verdicts will also be discussed.  The program will also […]

Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment

Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office secured summary judgment for a client in DeKalb County (GA). This was a premises liability case in which the plaintiff claimed she tripped and fell on overgrown kudzu in a movie theater parking lot. The court agreed with Stephen’s arguments on two […]

Thornton Elected to the USLAW Board of Directors

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, of our Birmingham (AL) office on being elected to the 2026-27 USLAW Board of Directors, where he will be serving as Vice Chair.


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