DEF Attorney Dan Kniffen presents, "Legal Issues in An Aging Work Force: Not for the Faint of Heart," at the GWCA Conference on June 6, 2017. Dan Kniffen has been representing Employers for 33 years in the defense of Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law cases. Because of his unique experience in these overlapping areas, Mr. Kniffen specializes in guiding clients through the often complex interactions of these laws in both Litigation and Risk Management. ... Continue Reading
The State Bar of Georgia’s Labor & Employment Law Section has been selected as the Section of the Year
Congratulations to the State Bar of Georgia's Labor & Employment Law Section and DEF Partner Dan Kniffen, who served as Chairman, for being selected as the Section of the Year for 2016-17.Congratulations to the State Bar of Georgia's Labor & Employment Law Section and DEF Partner Dan Kniffen, who served as Chairman, for being selected as the Section of the Year for 2016-17. Under Dan Kniffen’s leadership, the section launched the Labor & Employment Mentorship Academy, a mentoring program designed to provide its less experienced members the opportunity to be mentored by those more experienced. This program is the first of its kind among State Bar Sections, and is being ... Continue Reading
We helped the Legal Community raise 1.34 Million Pounds of Food
Our firm participated in the 6th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy our contributions helped raise record-breaking donations.Drew Eckl & Farnham participated in the 6th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy and the contributions helped raise record-breaking donations. Drew Eckl & Farnham specifically raised 32 actual pounds of food and $780.00 for Atlanta Community Food Bank, the regional Food Bank that serves its community. The legal community across the state raised a total of 1.34 million pounds. This competition is especially important as donations go toward supporting local children who often do not have access to healthy meals during the summer months. The ... Continue Reading
DEF Welcomes New Associates Christopher Gates, Julie Stewart, and Kaitlyn Hayden
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorneys: Christopher Gates, Julie Stewart, and Kaitlyn Hayden Christopher Gates focuses his practice on Workers' Compensation defense. Before joining Drew Eckl & Farnham, Chris represented plaintiffs of all types in hundreds of workers' compensation, personal injury, and social security disability cases, arguing cases in front of more than 40 judges across the country in his brief two years at his prior firm. Julie Stewart focuses on Workers' Compensation. She attended law school at Georgia State University College of Law and earned her J.D. in 2006. Prior to attending law school, Julie worked as a Senior Research Specialist at the ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Updates Georgia Best Law Digest for 12th Consecutive Year
Since 2005, the firm has contributed time and scholarly talent serving as revisors of the Insurance Law Digest for the State of Georgia. Since 2005, Drew Eckl & Farnham has contributed time and scholarly talent serving as revisors of the Insurance Law Digest for the State of Georgia. The firm has been featured in the May Issue of BestConnect. ... Continue Reading
Karen Karabinos Appointed Vice Chair of the DRI Women in the Law’s Panel Counsel Subcommittee
Congratulations to Karen Karabinos for accepting the appointment of Vice Chair! On April 4, 2017, attorney Karen Karabinos accepted the appointment of Vice Chair of the DRI Women in the Law's Panel Counsel subcommittee for next year's Women in the Law Seminar. She will continue to have an active role in the marketing and publications committees. ... Continue Reading
Julie John Weighs in on How Law Firms Cope with the I-85 Shutdown
The shutdown of a crucial section of I-85 from the Thursday evening bridge collapse has law firms, like other local businesses, scrambling to adjust. (On Friday, crews work on a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on I-85 in Atlanta after a massive fire caused a bridge collapse Thursday, completely shutting down the heavily-traveled highway. photo retrieved from Daily Report) Managing Partner Julie John provides input on how law firms are dealing with the sudden shutdown of I-85. You can read the article here. ... Continue Reading
Julie John has been elected into the National College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
We are proud to announce that Julie Y. John has been elected into the National College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Julie joins an elite list of 25 attorneys from Georgia who have been honored, including 3 fellow Drew Eckl & Farnham attorneys. The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers has been established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers' compensation. Members have been nominated for the outstanding traits they have developed in their practice representing plaintiffs, defendants, serving as judges, or acting for the benefit of all in education, overseeing agencies and developing ... Continue Reading
Nine Drew Eckl & Farnham Attorneys Selected for Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
We are proud to announce that nine of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists for 2017.We are proud to announce that nine of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists for 2017. Super Lawyers Honorees H. Michael Bagley, Workers’ Compensation. Mike Bagley has been practicing for more than 37 years in both First Party Insurance Matters and Workers’ Compensation defense. Mr. Bagley represents hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, government agencies, manufacturers, and insurance companies from across the country. Mr. Bagley has been listed as ... Continue Reading
DEF Welcomes New Associates David Olson, William Pate, and Claire LaBriola
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorneys: David Olson, William Pate, and Claire LaBriola. David Olson David Olson is a passionate trial lawyer focused on helping people when they need it most, and he devotes his practice to bodily injury litigation, including general liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, inadequate security, premises liability, auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, civil tort litigation, commercial litigation, and general trial practice. In addition to his injury litigation practice, he has practiced as a criminal defense lawyer with years of experience both prosecuting and defending those accused of a crime. William ... Continue Reading