Maples Obtains Summary Judgment

  Jonathan Maples of our Mobile, AL office obtained summary judgment in favor of a local marina operator and yacht broker that had been sued under theories of actual and apparent agency related to the delivery of a sailing vessel. The plaintiff alleged that he purchased a sailing vessel through […]

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ORLANDO!! Too Big…New Digs!

Two years ago, Carr Allison established its presence in Orlando with one partner and a purpose – serve our clients effectively and efficiently in the Central Florida market.  Since then, we have quickly grown to eight attorneys, plus support staff.  We are proud to announce that effective March 1, 2024, […]

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Martin and Miller Win Summary Judgment

Sean W. Martin and Chancey R. Miller of our Chattanooga (TN) office recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of a construction client in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The plaintiff in the case alleged the cause of his fall was a large steel plate used […]

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Carr Allison Celebrates 27 Years!!

Congratulations to our visionary founding partners who took a leap of faith 27 years ago and formed Carr Allison.  We celebrate everyone who has contributed to shaping our once small Birmingham law firm into the thriving and well-known Southeastern presence it is today.

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on New DOL Independent Contractor Rule

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published new rules for classifying individuals as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The changes will require that countless workers previously classified as independent contractors now be classified as employees.  Those employees will become entitled to […]

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Sherman and Sausaman Win Summary Judgment

The plaintiff filed suit against the City of Marathon and its Councilman alleging negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault. Austin and Alison moved for summary disposition due to plaintiff’s failure to comply with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, Failure to State a Cause of Action, and the Councilman’s entitlement […]

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Smith Obtains Summary Judgment

Grant Smith of our Birmingham, Alabama office obtained summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County (AL) on behalf of a national restaurant client.  The plaintiff in the case alleged she slipped on an unknown substance present on the floor of the restaurant.   The defense argued that the plaintiff […]

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Smith, Thomas and Hahn Obtain a Summary Judgment

Glenn Smith of our Mobile (AL) office and Rachel Thomas and Will Hahn of our Pensacola (FL) office successfully obtained a summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Baldwin County (AL).  The case involved a trip-and-fall at a local condominium parking garage. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant was responsible […]

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Kirkpatrick, Oliver and Martin Named 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers®

Carr Allison shareholders Donald B. Kirkpatrick, II, Thomas L. Oliver, II and Sean W. Martin have been named 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers®. Attorneys are selected to be Super Lawyers® through a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research. Congratulations!

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Hallford, Harlan, Miller, Norwood, Petherick, Van Camp, Hill, Swanson and Townsley Named as 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Stars

Carr Allison is proud to announce that attorneys Pamela Springrose Hallford, Nicole M. Harlan, Chancey R. Miller, Wade Norwood, Michael J. Petherick, Katie R. Van Camp, Tinsley Griffin Hill, Stephen A. Swanson and Alex Townsley have been selected as 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Stars. Rising Stars are selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third-party research. Eligibility is limited […]

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