We are proud to announce that four our attorneys have been listed as the 2017 Best Lawyers in America.We are proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been listed as the 2017 Best Lawyers in America. Workers' Compensation Law - Employers John A. Ferguson, Jr. (2011) [2007] H. Michael Bagley (2011) [1995-96] Daniel C. Kniffen (2012) [2012] John G. Blackmon, Jr. (2013) [2013] () First year lawyer was listed in Best Lawyers for the stated specialty. [] First year lawyer was listed in Best Lawyers. ... Continue Reading
DEF receives a ranking in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – “Best Law Firms”
We are pleased to announce that our firm has received a ranking in the 2017 Edition of the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms."We are pleased to announce that our firm has received a ranking in the 2017 Edition of the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms." ... Continue Reading
John Ferguson receives Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to John Ferguson for receiving the Distinguished Service Award at The Workers' Compensation Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia.Congratulations to John Ferguson for receiving the Distinguished Service Award at The Workers' Compensation Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. This award is given to members of the bench and bar who have made outstanding contributions to the practice and/or development of workers' compensation law. The award is presented at the annual Workers' Compensation Law Institute Seminar. ... Continue Reading
Jim Anderson has been featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2016 Who’s Who in Law & Accounting
Click to learn more about Jim Anderson and other prominent individuals in the legal and accounting professions.Chairman, Jim Anderson, has been featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2016 Who's Who in Law & Accounting which highlights the 100 most prominent individuals in the legal and accounting professions in metro Atlanta and Georgia. Click to read full article About Jim Anderson Jim Anderson has been practicing law for 25 years, with the last 21 of those focused on Workers’ Compensation issues. He has extensive experience in drug cases and death claims in Workers’ Compensation and his strength is in determining the compensability of ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham is Moving!
We are excited to announce that on November 18, 2016, we will be moving from 880 West Peachtree Street to 303 Peachtree Street. Beginning November 18th, 2016 please contact us at: 303 Peachtree Street NE Suite 3500 Atlanta, GA, 30308 (404) 885-1400 ... Continue Reading
Preserving Electronically Stored Information Under Amended Federal Rule 37(e)
DEF Attorney Melody Kiella's article has been featured in the DRI The Voice Newsletter. [Excerpt] In December 2015, there were several amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. One of the most significant changes was to Rule 37(e), which concerns a party’s failure to preserve electronically stored information (ESI). Continue reading the article here. About the Author Melody Kiella represents clients against claims of premises liability, negligence, violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, reckless driving, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, vicarious liability, and other matters generally relating to commercial transportation law and general ... Continue Reading
DEF Recognized as One of the Largest Hometown Firms in the Nation
We are proud to announce that we have been listed in the National Law Journal's 2016 Annual Survey of the Nation's Largest Firms. We are proud to announce that we have been listed in the National Law Journal's 2016 Annual Survey of the Nation's Largest Firms. Among us, were three other Atlanta litigation firms that made it for the first time: Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, and Carlock, Copeland & Stair. You can read more in the Daily Report. ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2016 Summer Associate Dana Schwartzenfeld
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. This week, we are featuring one of our 2016 Summer Associates: Dana Schwartzenfeld. Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. This week, we are featuring one of our 2016 Summer Associates: Earl King. ... Continue Reading
Driving While Drowsy: How to Defend Against a Claim That Your Driver’s Sleep Apnea Caused the Accident
DEF Attorney Melody Kiella's article has been featured in the DRI Trucking Law Committee Newsletter. [Excerpt] The Greek term “apnea” literally means without breath. Obstructive sleep apnea, the more common of the two types of sleep apnea, is a syndrome characterized by sleep-disordered breathing that causes brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. Continue Reading... ... Continue Reading
Adam Beedenbender Article Featured in Community Bankers Association Newsletter
DEF Attorney Adam Beedenbender's article has been featured in the CBA May 2016 Newsletter.DEF Attorney Adam Beedenbender's article has been featured in the CBA May 2016 Newsletter. [Excerpt] In a May 16, 2016 opinion, the United States Supreme Court issued a holding which could offer debt collectors substantial protection against frivolous consumer suits and class actions in the federal courts. While the Spokeo case was focused upon the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), the Supreme Court’s opinion could drastically reduce the consumer defense bar’s ability to weaponize the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDPCA”) and Telephone ... Continue Reading