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Drew Eckl & Farnham has more than 40 years of experience offering uncompromising legal service to our clients and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems.
FEATURED INSIGHTS
Building the Future, One Step at a Time.
Today, members of the Drew Eckl & Farnham team had the opportunity to tour our future home at 1375 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta.While there’s still plenty of construction ahead, it was exciting to walk through the space, see the vision come to life, and imagine the collaboration, client service, and community that will soon... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham to Relocate Atlanta Headquarters to Midtown in Upcoming Move
Drew Eckl & Farnham has announced plans to relocate its Atlanta headquarters from Downtown to Midtown, returning to the area where the firm was founded more than 40 years ago. By the end of the year, the firm plans to occupy a rare, single‑floor 40,124‑square‑foot space at 1375 Peachtree under a 16‑year lease, consolidating its Atlanta... Continue Reading
LEGAL UPDATES
Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update: “In Prominent Places”
Maintaining a Panel of Physicians in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 34-9-201 is among the most important steps an Employer/Insurer can take to mitigate their workers’ compensation claim exposure in Georgia. Strict compliance with the entire statute is required, but the reward for doing so is maintaining control over authorized medical treatment. If one of the requirements is not met, however, employees are not bound by the panel and are entitled to designate the authorized treating physician (“ATP”) of... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About the 2025 Georgia Workers’ Compensation Rule Changes
The Legislature made no statutory changes to the Workers Compensation Act in 2025. However, effective July 1, 2025, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC) has introduced several important updates to its rules. These changes include clarifications, organizational edits, and substantive revisions aimed at improving consistency and transparency in the workers’ compensation process. Below... Continue Reading