Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to announce the expansion of their Georgia presence with the addition of two partners and an office in Albany, GA. Fred Lee and Dave Orlowski, formerly partners in Lee Orlowski, will be joining the firm as partners as of March 1. “This expansion will strengthen our presence in Georgia and allow us to offer our legal services to a broader range of clients,” Drew Eckl & Farnham Managing Partner, Joseph Chancey, said. “Our clients will benefit from the combined legal experience that Fred and Dave provide and they will be a valuable addition to the firm’s existing practices.” ... Continue Reading
Managing Partner Joe Chancey Quoted in 2019 Focus: Atlanta Publication
Managing Partner Joe Chancey was quoted in the Focus: Atlanta 2019 publication regarding how the legal industry has been affected since the rise of the economy in Atlanta. Focus: Atlanta is a publication that provides an in-depth review of the key issues facing Atlanta's economy and features prominent industry leaders' insights. Mr. Chancey discussed how our practice areas have seen an increase in demand, and mentioned specifics regarding our cyber team. Full Publication ... Continue Reading
DEF Sponsors GACU
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to be an Annual Sponsor for the Greater Atlanta Credit Union Chapter (GACU). As an annual sponsors, DEF provides support for the Atlanta Chapter meetings and socials. Our collections attorneys attend the quarterly chapter meetings and enjoy networking with the credit union community.Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to be an Annual Sponsor for the Greater Atlanta Credit Union Chapter (GACU). As an annual sponsors, DEF provides support for the Atlanta Chapter meetings and socials. Our collections attorneys attend the quarterly chapter meetings and enjoy networking with the credit union community. GACU is a chapter of the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates and they ... Continue Reading
Karen Karabinos Serves on ALM’s CyberSecure Conference Advisory Board
Due to her extensive knowledge in cyber policy analysis and issues in law firm cybersecurity, Karen Karabinos has been selected by ALM to serve on their 2019 CyberSecure Conference Advisory Board. In this position she will be working with other thought leaders to help shape the program content for the 2019 conference. Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 32 years, with the last 21 primarily focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She also represents clients with family law issues, including divorce and child custody issues, and assists her individual clients to resolve the family issues with her domestic relations team, which consists of ... Continue Reading
Partner Michael Bagley Elected to Join the ACCC
Partner Michael Bagley has been elected to join the American College of Coverage Counsel. This is a preeminent association of U.S. and Canadian lawyers who represent the interests of insurers and policyholders. Established in 2012, the American College of Coverage Counsel is an exclusive group with less than 300 members. Mike Bagley has been practicing for more than 37 years in both First Party Insurance Matters and Workers’ Compensation defense. He has extensive experience in insurance coverage and in representing the health care industry, governmental agencies, and manufacturers. He has tried hundreds of cases around the Southeast and in virtually every county in Georgia, and he has ... Continue Reading
Twelve Drew Eckl & Farnham Attorneys Selected for Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
We are proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists for 2019.We are proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists for 2019. Super Lawyer Honorees Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. The selections for this esteemed list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters, Legal division based in Eagan, MN. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a ... Continue Reading
Partner Dan Kniffen Featured on Cover of the Georgia Bar Journal
Partner Dan Kniffen co-authored the article "Reasonable Medical Care and the Opioid Epidemic: What's Really Broken?", which was featured on the cover of the December 2018 edition of the Georgia Bar Journal. This article is a counterpoint to the article "The Broken Machine: Mandatory Medical Treatment Under Georgia's Workers' Compensation," which was in the October 2018 Georgia Bar Journal. Partner Dan Kniffen co-authored the article "Reasonable Medical Care and the Opioid Epidemic: What's Really Broken?", which was featured on the cover of the December 2018 edition of the Georgia Bar Journal. This article is a counterpoint to the article "The Broken Machine: Mandatory Medical Treatment ... Continue Reading
Passing of Daniel Cheek
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Daniel Cheek, a member of the Drew Eckl & Farnham family. Daniel is survived by his wife and two young children. His passing is a great professional and personal loss for the firm, especially for those who were fortunate to work with him. Daniel joined Drew Eckl & Farnham in 2015 as an associate after working for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and another private law firm in Atlanta. He graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2007. He was a friend of many at the firm, and widely recognized as a promising young attorney. Daniel will be greatly missed by all of us. The ... Continue Reading
DEF Corporate Team Serves as Counsel in $127 Million Industrial Development Transaction
The Drew Eckl & Farnham Corporate and Transactional Group assisted our long-time clients, Westminster Presbyterian Homes, Inc. and Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc., in the closing of a $127 million industrial development authority revenue bond finance transaction, involving Oconee County, Synovus Bank, SunTrust Bank, BB&T Capital Markets and the USDA.The Drew Eckl & Farnham Corporate and Transactional Group assisted our long-time clients, Westminster Presbyterian Homes, Inc. and Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc., in the closing of a $127 million industrial development authority revenue bond finance transaction, involving Oconee County, Synovus Bank, SunTrust Bank, BB&T Capital ... Continue Reading
Hall McKinley Featured on GDLA Cover
Hall McKinley, DEF Partner and GDLA President, is featured on the cover of Georgia Defense Lawyer magazine.Hall McKinley, DEF Partner and GDLA President, is featured on the cover of Georgia Defense Lawyer magazine. ... Continue Reading