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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

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

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

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

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

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

Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorneys: Natalie Clark, Thomas Kegley, and Colin Bryan.Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorneys: Natalie Clark, Thomas Kegley, and Colin Bryan. Natalie Clark is an associate and discovered her passion for workers' compensation law while still at the University of Georgia, School of Law as she had the unique opportunity to help conduct research for a workers' compensation textbook for a visiting professor.  Upon graduation from law school, she immediately began defending employers and insurers at a small, boutique law firm that practiced workers' compensation defense almost exclusively.  As a result, she ... Continue Reading

Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce that attorney John "Jack" P. Reale has been recognized by Georgia Trend as a 2016 Legal Elite in Entertainment/Sports Law. Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce that attorney John “Jack” P. Reale has been recognized by Georgia Trend as a 2016 Legal Elite in Entertainment/Sports Law. Georgia Trend’s 14th annual list features the state’s top attorneys in 14 categories, as chosen by their peers. Jack Reale has been practicing law for 40 years and has represented hundreds of professional football players in the negotiation and drafting of playing contracts and commercial endorsements as well as estate planning, tax ... Continue Reading