In "How a Midsize Firm is Systematically Mapping Diversity Efforts Across the Talent Pipeline", the Daily Report highlights how Drew Eckl & Farnham has accelerated the push to expand racial and gender diversity at Drew Eckl & Farnham. DEF has existing and recently launched initiatives that are designed to measurably increase the fraction of attorneys of color and women who achieve leadership roles and ultimately become an equity partner. "The 115-lawyer firm in January embarked on a comprehensive statistical review of its gender and racial diversity at all phases of the associate-to-equity partner talent pipeline and set five-year improvement targets." Read the full ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Drew Eckl & Farnham’s Podcast Episode on Depositions in Georgia in the Age of COVID-19
It's hard to imagine anything in today's world that has not been impacted by COVID-19. The legal profession is, of course, no exception. Lawyers must be prepared each day to respond and adjust to the shifting sets of challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The goal for each attorney should be to provide excellent legal services while ensuring that everyone involved stays healthy and safe. SO WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT DEPOSITIONS DURING THIS TIME? Listen the Episode Now Do you have a topic you'd like to hear about? Click the link below and fill out the form to let us know. Submit Topic Suggestions ... Continue Reading
We are excited to announce the launch of our COVID-19 webinar series where our attorneys will discuss the legal impacts of COVID-19.
We are excited to announce the launch of our COVID-19 webinar series where our attorneys will discuss the legal impacts of COVID-19. In case you missed our first webinar on COVID-19 What Now? Preparing for COVID-19 First Party Property Claims, you are still able to watch the recording and receive CE credit if needed. Watch the webinar here. Do you have a topic you’d like to hear about? Click the link below to let us know! Topic Suggestions ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Drew Eckl & Farnham’s Podcast Episode on Subcontracting in the Construction Industry
Attorney Ryan Hathcock discusses subcontracting in the construction industry with host Christy Walsh. Diving into workers' compensation benefits involving contractors, Ryan explains how to know which party is liable, if amounts paid can be recouped, and who could be sued for an injury. Listen Now Do you have a topic you’d like to hear about? Click the link below and fill out the form to let us know. Topic Suggestions ... Continue Reading
Partner Karen Karabinos Quoted in the AJC
Karen Karabinos was quoted in Georgia Businesses Hope Lawsuits Will Trigger COVID Insurance Coverage, an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article discusses the push from business owners who are attempting to collect pandemic related losses by filing property damage insurance claims. Karen cited Georgia's Case Law, as to why these filings aren't valid in Georgia. "These companies are saying they can't use their offices, but that wouldn't work under Georgia law." ... Continue Reading
DEF Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®
We are proud to announce that fifteen of our attorneys have been listed as the 2021 Best Lawyers in America and ten of our attorneys have been recognized as 2021 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. Insurance Law Paul W. Burke Barbara A. Marschalk Stevan A. Miller Litigation- Real Estate Joseph C. Chancey Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action- Defendants Neil Brunetz Workers' Compensation Law- Employers James P. Anderson H. Michael Bagley John C. Bruffey, Jr. Sandra S. Cho John A. Ferguson, Jr. Gary Hurst Julie Y. John Daniel C. Kniffen John P. Reale David A. Smith The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Drew Eckl & Farnham’s Bonus Podcast Episode on 2020 Summer Program
Host Christy Walsh discusses how the 2020 summer associate program went with DEF's six summer associates: Alexander Essex, Kevin Kelly, Tatiana Mosbey, Joi Siler, Tyrra Walker, and Christopher Wood. The legal industry struggled with summer programs due to COVID-19, but Drew Eckl & Farnham decided to move forward with a six week, remote program for our summer associates. Listen Now Do you have a topic you’d like to hear about? Click the link below and fill out the form to let us know. Topic Suggestions ... Continue Reading
IADC Features an Article by Karen Karabinos and Eric Mull
Partners Karen Karabinos and Eric Mull were featured the August edition of the IADC Committee Newsletter. Karen and Eric provide guidance on how insurance company can prepare and possibly avoid bad faith claims being filed against them in COVID-19 related first party property lawsuits. ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Drew Eckl & Farnham Launches a Podcast
LISTEN NOW: We're excited to announce that Drew Eckl & Farnham has launched a podcast: DEFining the Law! Every other Wednesday, we’ll bring you hot topics and updates on all aspects of the legal industry. Listen to our first episode now: COVID-19 and First Party Property Claims with Partner Karen Karabinos through the link below. Listen Now Do you have a topic you’d like to hear about? Click the link below and fill out the form to let us know. Topic Suggestions ... Continue Reading
District of Columbia Court Finds no “Direct Physical Loss” Arising out of D.C. Mayor’s Orders
On August 6, 2020, Associate Judge Kelly A. Higashi of the District of Columbia Circuit rejected efforts by Plaintiffs, owners and operators of prominent restaurants in the D.C. area, to recover business income losses from their insurance carrier Erie Insurance Exchange after the mayor declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency. In various orders, the mayor prohibited table seating at restaurants and bars, then prohibited standing customers at restaurants, bars and ultimately closed all non-essential businesses. Erie denied their claims, prompting Plaintiffs to file a declaratory judgment action requesting the D.C. Court to hold that their losses were covered by the policies ... Continue Reading