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As a proud Silver Sponsor of the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Drew Eckl & Farnham is honored to support another exciting season of world-class musical performances in Southwest Georgia. The upcoming season will showcase a diverse lineup of concerts, beginning with "The Magic of Mozart Meets Carmen" on November 7, followed by the holiday favorite "Peppermint Pops" on December 8. Audiences will then enjoy the enchanting "The Magic of Music by Candlelight" on February 6, while students and families can experience Classical Kids Live: "Tchaikovsky Discovers America" on March 19. The season concludes with "The Magic of Mozart Meets Beethoven" on April 10, bringing together two of classical ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham recently took to the courts for the Play 4 The Kids Pickleball Benefit, demonstrating both competitive spirit and a commitment to giving back. After a tough first-round loss, the DEF team fought its way through the loser's bracket, earning a spot in the Social Division Championship Match and ultimately bringing home a silver-medal finish. Held on October 22, the tournament benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, bringing together participants, sponsors, and supporters to raise funds for children and families in our community. While we're proud of our team's runner-up finish, the real victory was being part of an event ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to announce that, effective today, our Atlanta team has officially begun operating from its new headquarters at 1375 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 600N, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. This move marks an exciting milestone for the firm as we return to the heart of Midtown, one of Atlanta's most vibrant business and cultural districts. The new office provides a modern, collaborative environment for our attorneys and staff while offering a convenient location for clients, colleagues, and visitors. For more than four decades, Drew Eckl & Farnham has served clients throughout Georgia and the Southeast with a steadfast commitment to quality legal representation, ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce that Partner Julie Y. John has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Service Award presented by the State Bar of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law Section. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the profession and meaningful service to the Workers’ Compensation Law Section and the legal community. Following a review of numerous nominations, the Section selected Julie for her longstanding leadership, commitment to service, and positive impact on colleagues and the profession throughout her career. Julie has served the State Bar of Georgia in a variety of ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to congratulate Catalina María Buchek, Kennedy Freeman, Addison Hogan, Caroline Perez, and Annie Wright on their admission to the State Bar of Georgia. After serving as law clerks with the firm while completing their legal education, each has now achieved the significant milestone of becoming a licensed attorney in Georgia. Managing Partner Joe Chancey stated, “It has been a privilege for our firm to watch Kennedy, Addison, Caroline, Catalina, and Annie progress from law students and law clerks to licensed attorneys. Their admission to the Georgia Bar reflects years of hard work and dedication, and we are excited to see the impact they will continue to ... Continue Reading

Governor Brian Kemp has officially proclaimed October 12-16, 2026, as Kids’ Chance Awareness Week in Georgia, recognizing the vital work of an organization dedicated to supporting children whose families have been impacted by serious workplace injuries and fatalities. This week highlights the heart of the Kids’ Chance mission: providing educational scholarships to the children of workers who have been seriously, catastrophically, or fatally injured on the job. When a workplace tragedy affects a family, educational opportunities can become uncertain. Through scholarships and ongoing support, Kids’ Chance helps students pursue their academic goals and build brighter futures. Since its ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to support the 2026 Kids’ Chance of Georgia Charity Golf Tournament as the event's 19th Hole Reception Sponsor. Taking place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Jekyll Island Golf Club, the annual tournament brings together members of Georgia's workers' compensation community to support the mission of Kids' Chance of Georgia, which provides educational opportunities for the children of workers who have suffered serious or fatal workplace injuries. The tournament will begin with registration at 1:00 p.m. and a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, followed by the 19th Hole Reception. As a sponsor of the reception, Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to support ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to announce that Jeff Bazinet has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Jeff focuses his practice on general liability defense, medical malpractice defense, and insurance coverage matters. He represents healthcare providers, businesses, insurers, and institutions in complex litigation throughout Georgia. With more than two decades of litigation experience, Jeff has built a broad defense practice handling complex civil litigation and high-exposure claims. He has significant medical malpractice defense experience, having tried more than 50 medical malpractice cases to jury verdict, and regularly represents physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care ... Continue Reading