Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates our new partner, Robert Goldsmith!Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates our new partner, Robert Goldsmith! ... Continue Reading
DEF Presents at Launch GSU on Legal Issues for Start-Ups
Drew Eckl & Farnham's Corporate and Transactional team members Earl King and Javier Gonzalez presented at Launch GSU, a student business incubator at Georgia State University. Drew Eckl & Farnham's Corporate and Transactional team members Earl King and Javier Gonzalez presented at Launch GSU, a student business incubator at Georgia State University. The presentation focused on legal issues for start-ups, including entity selection, basic contracts, and best practices to protect intellectual property. ... Continue Reading
DEF Sponsors Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to sponsor the 2019 Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation golf tournament. Triumph Over Tragedy is an organization dedicated to assisting those with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries through the tragedy from the initial onset and continues their support of both the victim and the victim's family. Read more about sponsoring the tournament. ... Continue Reading
Attorney Whitney Lay Greene Presents at the ABA Litigation Section Breakfast
Presenting the defense perspective, Whitney Greene presented "The Premises Liability Trial" with Nicole Leet of Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett and Brieske. Mike Neff of The Law Offices of Michael L. Neff, P.C. and Ed Piasta of Piasta Newbern Walker, LLC presented the Plaintiff's side. The presentation allowed attendees to see and learn about the basics of a premises liability trial on Friday, April 12, 2019. Presenting the defense perspective, Whitney Greene presented "The Premises Liability Trial" with Nicole Leet of Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett and Brieske. Mike Neff of The Law Offices of Michael L. Neff, P.C. and Ed Piasta of Piasta Newbern Walker, LLC presented the ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Expands Georgia Presence with Addition of Albany Office
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