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
DEF Congratulates Our Four New Partners
Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates our four new partners!Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates our four new partners! ... Continue Reading
New DEF Associates Sworn In To Georgia Courts
Our new associates were sworn into the Superior Court of Georgia. We are proud that we have such promising young talent on our team. Congratualtions Katelyn, Shayla, and Monique!Our new associates were sworn into the Superior Court of Georgia. We are proud that we have such promising young talent on our team. Congratualtions Katelyn, Shayla, and Monique! ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Welcomes New Attorneys
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome new attorneys: Katelyn Fischer Katelyn Fischer practices in the area of civil litigation defense with an emphasis on First Party Property Insurance Defense. She collaborates with clients in the investigation and adjustment of property claims and defends insurers in coverage, bad faith, arson, fraud, and property damage matters. Ms. Fischer worked as a summer associate for Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP in 2017 and joined the firm as a full-time associate in 2018. While in law school, she was an active member of the Mercer Law Review and served on the Editorial Board during her final year. S. Monique Clark S. Monique Clark is an ... Continue Reading