On May 4, 2016 we held our annual Workers' Compensation Essentials Seminar. Attendance at the event and participation in the home study program provided attendees with all 15 GA CE credits that they willl need for 2016, including 3 ethics credit. This was client appreciation event for current clients of Drew Eckl & Farnham. If you are not currently a client but would like to become one, please email cwalsh@deflaw.com and I can get you in touch with the right person. Our annual Workers' Compensation Essentials Seminar was held on May 4, 2016. Attendance at the event and participation in the home study program provided attendees with all 15 GA CE credits they will need for 2016, ... Continue Reading
Senior Associate Meredith Riggs Guerrero Presented at the GHCC Business Breakfast Series
Meredith Riggs Guerrero presented "The Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law" to the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as part of our ongoing Business Breakfast Series.. We partnered with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) to present a Business Breakfast Series to provide legal education for business owners. Senior Associate Meredith Riggs Guerrero presented "The Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law," on April 20th at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097. ... Continue Reading
DEF to Sponsor 12th Annual BBBC Golf Tournament
University of Georgia's Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer will hold its 12th Annual BBBC Golf Tournament. Drew, Eckl and Farnham is proud to sponsor University of Georgia's 12th Annual Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer Golf Tournament. The event will be held Monday, July 11th, 2016 at the Georgia Club, Statham Georgia. Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer goal is to fight Breast Cancer through early detection and assistance to women in need who may not have the resources to get the services they need to fight this disease. Go to Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer ... Continue Reading
Attorney Dan Kniffen Presented at the Georgia PRIMA 2016 Educational Series
The Georgia Chapter of the Public Risk Management Association held its annual Educational Series on April 18-20, 2016 at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, GA.The Georgia Chapter of the Public Risk Management Association held its annual Educational Series on April 18-20, 2016 at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, GA. DEF Attorney Dan Kniffen discussed "Legislative Update/Balancing FMLA/ADA/WC". Attendees had opportunity to interact face to face with risk management professionals from around the state of Georgia, make new contacts, renew existing ones, and showcase their products and/or services. ... Continue Reading
Attorneys Dean Dellinger and Joe Chancey presented for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia
Attorneys Dean Dellinger and Joe Chancey discussed "Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights." at the 2016 ADR in Workers' Compensation Arena event.Attorneys Dean Dellinger and Joe Chancey discussed "Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights." at the 2016 ADR in Workers' Compensation Arena event presented by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia. This event was held on Thursday, January 21st at the State Bar of Georgia Headquarters and was co-sponsored by the Workers' Compensation Law State Bar of Georgia. ... Continue Reading
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – March 23
Gary Beelen presented "Overview on Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships: Which Fits Your Business?" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 23.Gary Beelen presented "Overview on Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships: Which Fits Your Business?" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 23. This will be an ongoing series and partnership between DEF and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. ... Continue Reading
DEF helps fund scholarship for Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse
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