We are proud to announce our contribution to Side By Side Brain Injury Clubhouse. We are proud to announce our contribution to Side By Side Brain Injury Clubhouse's scholarship fund for people with brain injuries seeking supportive services. This organization creates a place where people living with the lifelong effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are respected and valued as contributing community members. They had their 5th Annual Jawbones vs Sawbones Basketball Benefit: "Bounty of the Bones" at Decatur High School on March 12th, 2016 ... Continue Reading
Attorney John Ferguson has been selected as the 2016 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Workers’ Compensation – Employers
Best Lawyers is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. It is a significant honor to be listed as lawyers are widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals. They are a source of reliable legal referrals.Best Lawyers is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. It is a significant honor to be listed as lawyers are widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals. They are a source of reliable legal referrals. DEF is proud to announce that attorney John A. Ferguson, Jr. has been selected as the 2016 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Workers' Compensation - Employers. He has also been ... Continue Reading
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series
Chris Bennett and Ryan Klee presented "What You Need to Know About Workers' Compensation" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 2, 2016Chris Bennett and Ryan Klee presented "What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 2. This will be an ongoing series and partnership between DEF and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. ... Continue Reading
Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation 2016 Regional Seminar
DEF was a platinum sponsor at the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation 2016 Regional Educational Series. DEF was a platinum sponsor of the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation’s 2016 Regional Seminar held in Columbus, Oakwood, Tifton, Savannah and Kennesaw. We invited our clients out to benefit from the wealth of information that was presented. Presentations included updates on Board rules, new developments at the State Board and legislative and case law development and much more. Dates and Locations (8am-12:30pm) Thursday, March 17, 2016: Columbus, GA Wednesday, March 23, 2016: Oakwood, GA Wednesday, April 20, 2016: Tifton, GA Thursday, ... Continue Reading
Gwinnett Chamber HRMA Meeting
Daniel Kniffen and Joseph Chancey presented at the Gwinnett Chamber HRMA Meeting on April 14, 2016. The legal landscape for employers has changed dramatically over the last few decades. The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and numerous expansions of workplace privacy, medical privacy, retaliation and other laws through both statute and court decisions now force employers to consider a variety of variables any time an employee is injured on the job. The presentation walked you through real-life scenarios, identified the issues that need to be addressed and provided a proactive approach for heading off claims before they begin, saving ... Continue Reading
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Association Annual Spring Conference
The Georgia Workers' Compensation Association Spring Conference was held on April 27-29, 2016 at Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge & Resort.The Georgia Workers' Compensation Association Spring Conference was held on April 27-29, 2016 at Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge & Resort. Partner, Matt Walker presented at the CWCP Re-Certification class on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. ... Continue Reading
DEF to Sponsor Kids’ Chance 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic
DEF was the presenting sponsor for the Kid's Chance 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic event.We were the presenting sponsor for the Kids' Chance of Georgia 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Thursday, May 19th at Top Golf in Midtown Atlanta. ... Continue Reading
Quarterly Property Breakfast Seminar Series 1: Commercial and Residential Roof Issues
Attorneys Karen Karabinos, Eric Mull, and Sarah Smith kicked off Series 1 of the Quarterly Property Breakfast Seminars with "Commercial and Residential Roof Issues".Attorneys Karen Karabinos, Eric Mull, and Sarah Smith presented "Commercial and Residential Roof Issues" for the first Quarterly Property Breakfast Seminar Series on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at the Georgia Farm Bureau in Macon, GA. ... Continue Reading
Two DEF attorneys Presented at the ABA Workers’ Compensation Seminar
Stephen J. Graham and John A. Ferguson presented at the Atlanta Bar Association Advanced Workers' Compensation seminarDEF attorneys Stephen J. Graham and John A. Ferguson were speakers at the Atlanta Bar Association's Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar. This event was also hosted as a live webcast on February 26, 2016.. Attendees of the seminar earned 6.5 CLE hours, including 1 Professionalism hour. ... 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 2016.Super Lawyers Honorees H. Michael Bagley, Workers’ Compensation. Mike Bagley has been practicing for more than 35 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 a Super Lawyer every year since the inception of the honor. Paul W. Burke, Insurance Coverage. Paul Burke has been practicing law for 30 years and has ... Continue Reading