Carr Allison’s appellate group is led by an experienced core of trial attorneys who have made the art of advocacy their area of expertise. Our appellate group utilizes its unique advocacy skills and persuasive abilities in handling appeals on behalf of our clients in state and federal courts. We have successfully prosecuted and defended appeals of cases we have handled through judgment, as well as interlocutory appeals and applications for extraordinary writs.

In addition, Carr Allison’s appellate attorneys are often asked to assist with appeals and retrials of cases initially tried by other counsel. Our attorneys have also been involved with submitting amicus curiae briefs on important legal issues.

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Miller and Muhonen Obtain Dismissal

Chancey Miller and Stephen Muhonen of our Chattanooga (TN) office succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a significant security case for a retail client. In a case where a convenience store employee was assaulted while confronting a shoplifter, allegations were that the retailer failed to provide proper security which was an […]

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Sausaman Prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a national convenience store chain. The court agreed that rain on an asphalt parking lot was not a dangerous condition and granted final judgment in our client’s favor.

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Baggett and Ingram Prevail on a Motion for Judgment

Evan Baggett and Josh Ingram of our Birmingham (AL) office recently prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a complex tort case. After extensive briefing and oral arguments, the court granted their motion and dismissed all the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice.

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