This summer, Drew Eckl & Farnham welcomed incoming college student Ajay Nathan as a law clerk intern. Why are you interested in the legal industry? I'm interested in the legal industry because, in nearly all senses, law dictates the ways in which we live our lives. It is all encompassing but is not necessarily straightforward either - there are so many aspects to consider when dealing with any case, and an attorney's job is to maneuver that complex process and produce a desirable outcome. I think the entire process is so interesting because it's not always the same (even within the same field, the cases that are taken on can vary greatly). It's exciting to think ... Continue Reading
Taylor Poncz Featured on Mom Life and Law Podcast
Partner Taylor S. Poncz was featured on trial attorney Megan Whiteside's podcast Mom Life and Law. Taylor provides insight into her unconventional path to partnership at Drew Eckl & Farnham, developing relationships and confidence at work while juggling a rapidly growing family at home. Taylor also talks about the power of being an advocate for oneself as well as paving the way for women lawyers succeeding her. Megan Whiteside is a senior attorney at Brown & Barron, LLC in Baltimore, MD. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Welcomes Two New Attorneys in Albany
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome Tommy Coleman and Flin Coleman to the firm. Tommy will join us as a Partner, and Flin will be Of Counsel. Both attorneys join DEF's Albany office from Perry & Walters, LLP. Tommy and Flin bring with them their long-time legal assistant Lisa Nutt. ... Continue Reading
National Law Journal Names Drew Eckl & Farnham Amongst Top 500 Largest Law Firms in US
The National Law Journal released their 2021 survey on the nation's largest law firms by headcount. Drew Eckl & Farnham ranked #348. For the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, law firm head count slightly declined nationally in 2020 by 0.1%, with DEF remaining unchanged. To read more, click on the link below. ... Continue Reading
Whitney Lay Greene Article on Medical Litigation Funding Published in TIDA Newsletter
"With billions of dollars at stake, medical litigation funding is big business for funding companies and medical providers who finance treatment. These entities often have six, seven, or even eight-figure reasons to keep information and documents, which evidence funding practices and relationships, from disclosure. Likewise, plaintiffs and their attorneys seeking to capitalize on inflated medical bills as a conduit for higher settlements and verdicts may also be incentivized to fight the disclosure of this information. For those of us defending personal injury cases that involve these funding companies, this article highlights the basics of how medical litigation funding works, what evidence ... Continue Reading
Partner Karen Karabinos Featured by Law360 in Article on Opposing Counsel Sanctions due to “Frivolous Motion”
The motion for remand showed "deliberate indifference to obvious facts" and had no basis in law, said one of Phoenix Insurance's attorneys, Karen Karabinos of Drew Eckl & Farnham LLP. Coffman should have known his motion to remand had no merit, Karabinos said. "It was just absurd," Karabinos said of the motion. "It was just objectively frivolous."Law360, Ga. Judge Says Sanctions Likely Over Frivolous Motion Drew Eckl & Farnham Partner Karen Karabinos was recently featured by Law360 in a recent article "Ga. Judge Says Sanctions Likely Over Frivolous Motion." Karabinos represented The Phoenix Insurance Co. as they were being sued for conversion and negligence, accused of missing ... Continue Reading
Partner Karen Karabinos Featured by the DRI In-House Defense Quarterly
In the cases in which a court has found in favor of policyholders, the courts have held "direct physical loss" means "the act of losing possession" and "deprivation." Courts applying these definitions would find coverage in scenarios—even where an insured's operation is able to continue albeit at a reduced volume or capacity.In-House Defense Quarterly, The Past, Current, and Future: Landscape of COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Claims and Litigation Drew Eckl & Farnham Partner Karen Karabinos was recently featured in the DRI In-House Quarterly with her article "Landscape of COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Claims and Litigation. Karabinos spoke on the changing environment ... Continue Reading
An Inside Look at Rob Welch, Corporate Transactional Practice Group
Partner Rob Welch has been with Drew, Eckl & Farnham for over 25 years and leads its Corporate and Transactional Practice Group. He focuses on providing outside general counsel services to for-profit and nonprofit businesses in a wide range of industries, including: Healthcare Services, Software and Technology, Entertainment, Property Management, Industrial Recycling, Insurance Claims Investigation, and Construction Management. Rob works closely with corporate leadership to meet day-to-day legal challenges and accomplish long-term strategic objectives. His clients range from closely-held local businesses to mid-market national and multi-national companies. Rob also has ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Drew Eckl & Farnham’s Podcast Episode for Incoming Summer Associates and What to Expect
Congratulations to law students all across the United States on landing your Summer Associate position! You've worked hard to get to this point, but you may be wondering what to expect during your experience this summer (wherever you're headed)! We're here to help you out. Don't forget to ask us anything using this link to be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card! Ask us questions for our next episode, tell us what piece of information you found helpful in this one, or just say hello! LISTEN HERE ... Continue Reading
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Please join us throughout the month of May as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. ... Continue Reading