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
DEF Spotlight: 2016 Summer Associate Earl King
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.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
DEF Partner Appointed Chair of the State Bar of Georgia Labor and Employment Law Section
One of our DEF Partners has been appointed to Chair of the Labor and Employment Law SectionCongratulations to DEF Partner Dan Kniffen on becoming the 2016 Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section for the State Bar of Georgia. The Labor and Employment Law Section focuses attention on all areas of labor/management-employee/employer relationships through continuing legal education.1 References 1. "Labor and Employment Law." State Bar of Georgia. Website. Retreived on July 11, 2016. https://www.gabar.org/committeesprogramssections/sections/laborandemploymentlaw/ ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2016 Summer Associate Paul Wildes
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: Paul Wildes.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: Paul Wildes. ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2016 Summer Associate Kayla Chiang
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: Kayla Chiang.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: Kayla Chiang. ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2016 Summer Associate Janeen Smith
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: Janeen Smith.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: Janeen Smith. ... Continue Reading
Meet our 2016 Summer Associates
We are excited to welcome our 2016 Summer Associate class: Janeen Smith, Earl King, Kayla Chiang, Dana Schwartzenfeld, and Paul Wildes. These future attorneys have outstanding academic records and demonstrate a high degree of intellect, initiative, and creativity. We look forward to getting to know them in the upcoming weeks.We are excited to welcome our 2016 Summer Associate class: Janeen Smith, Earl King, Kayla Chiang, Dana Schwartzenfeld, and Paul Wildes. These future attorneys have outstanding academic records and demonstrate a high degree of intellect, initiative, and creativity. We look forward to getting to know them in the upcoming weeks. Janeen Smith is currently pursuing a juris ... Continue Reading
DEF Receives CEO Award for Excellence in Business Programming
We are honored to be awarded with the CEO Award for Excellence in Business Programming at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Awards Gala last Saturday on June 4th.We are honored to be the recipient of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Award for Excellence in Business Programming. We were recognized at the 28th Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 for our dedication to providing the GHCC members and Hispanic business community with outstanding, best in class legal business programming. Our partnership with the GHCC has given us the opportunity to provide risk management and litigation support to one of the largest Hispanic chambers in the United States. ... Continue Reading
CPCU Atlanta June Business Luncheon “Update on Georgia Insurance Law”
DEF Attorney Paul Burke will be discussing the "Update on Georgia Insurance Law" on June 15 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Maggiano's at Perimeter Mall. This event will provide 1 hour of CE credit. Click here for more information and registration: ... Continue Reading