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
DEF Ranked as One of the Fastest Growing Law Firms
We are excited to announce that for the first time, DEF was ranked as the 5th “Fastest-Growing Law Firm by Attorneys” in the Book of Lists. This ranking is determined by a three-year percent change in number of Atlanta attorneys. We are also included in the top 25 Law Firms which is based on growth in number of attorneys in Atlanta over 15 years. Click here to view listing Drew Eckl & Farnham continues to be recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle for its success as an Atlanta law firm. As in year’s past, we have been included on the list of Atlanta's Top 50 Law Firms in the 2017 Atlanta Business Chronicle Book of Lists. This year, we moved up two ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham has added one more attorney to their firm’s partnership
This promotion reflects the firm's commitment to excellence and expertise in risk management and litigation.Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates Christopher Bennett on being selected to join the Firm's partnership. This promotion reflects the firm's commitment to excellence and expertise in risk management and litigation. Christopher A. Bennett is a partner with Drew, Eckl & Farnham, LLP. Mr. Bennett concentrates his practice in Workers' Compensation litigation but has extensive experience in other types of civil litigation as well. He is a graduate of Stetson University and received his Juris Doctor from Mercer University. Mr. Bennett is a member of the State Bar of ... Continue Reading
DEF Welcomes New Associate: Terry L. Strawser
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorney Terry L. Strawser.Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorney Terry L. Strawser. Terry L. Strawser is a seasoned litigator with 26 years of private practice experience handling various types of civil litigation, focusing primarily on insurance defense. He joined Drew Eckl and Farnham after spending sixteen years working in-house with Travelers Indemnity Company where he handled both workers' compensation defense and subrogation. He recovered in over $9 million in 8 years handling subrogation with Travelers, and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in workers' compensation settlements, as well as trying and ... Continue Reading