Hall McKinley was re-elected by the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section to the Board of Directors of The TIPS Fellows.Congratulations to Hall McKinley Hall McKinley was re-elected by the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section to the Board of Directors of The TIPS Fellows. The Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association has 26,000 members and is the third largest Section of the ABA. Thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of the ABA. ... Continue Reading
ALERT – DEF Prevails in GA Supreme Court, Prevents Further Workers Comp Litigation
Workers' Compensation Alert: Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals Decision on Statute of Limitations for Penalties Under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-221Workers' Compensation Alert: Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals Decision on Statute of Limitations for Penalties Under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-221 On September 22, 2014, the Supreme Court of Georgia reversed the Court of Appeals and ruled that late payment penalties under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-221 are subject to O.C.G.A. § 34-9-104(b)'s two-year change in condition statute of limitations. Mike Bagley was retained by MARTA following the adverse Court of Appeals' decision. ... Continue Reading
Anderson Recognized as Top 100 in Law & Accounting
Congratulations to Jim Anderson for being recognized in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2014 edition of Law & Accounting: Who's Who.Congratulations to Jim Anderson for being recognized in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2014 edition of Law & Accounting: Who’s Who. This list highlights the 100 most prominent individuals in the legal and accounting professions in Atlanta. The leaders listed in this issue are the men and women who guide some of the largest and smallest firms in Atlanta. ... Continue Reading
Claims Management Magazine Article by Drew Eckl & Farnham Partner
Congratulations to Karen Karabinos! Her article, "Fraud Squad. Is There Fraud Hidden in Your Insured’s Receipts?" is featured in the November issue of Claims Management magazine. She partner with clients in their investigation and adjustment of property claims and in defending clients in coverage, bad faith, and arson, fraud and property damage cases in State and Federal Courts throughout Georgia and the Southeast. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Listed in Atlanta Business Chronicle Book of Lists
Drew Eckl & Farnham continues to be recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle for its success as an Atlanta law firm.Drew Eckl & Farnham continues to be recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle for its success as an Atlanta law firm. We have been ranked No. 20 on the list of Atlanta's Top 50 Law Firms in 2015. Some of the Firm's key practice areas were highlighted including workers’ compensation, corporate defense litigation, insurance defense, general liability, and construction litigation. To view a complete list of practice areas for the firm, visit our Practice Areas page. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Named Impact Regional Business Awards Finalist
Drew Eckl & Farnham has been recognized as a finalist in theIMPACT Regional Business Awards in the Service Industry Category.Drew Eckl & Farnham has been recognized as a finalist in the IMPACT Regional Business Awards in the Service Industry Category. Presented by BB&T and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber the IMPACT Regional Business Awards will honor and celebrate exemplary organizations from the community at a luncheon ceremony on Thursday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Gwinnett Center. Designed to be reflective and unique to Gwinnett and across the metro Atlanta area, the IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognizes best-in-class organizations in the ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Selected For Vault’s Top 150 Under 150
We are proud to announce that Drew Eckl & Farnham has been selected for inclusion on the inaugural Vault's Top 150 Under 150 list for 2015.We are proud to announce that Drew Eckl & Farnham has been selected for inclusion on the inaugural Vault’s Top 150 Under 150 list for 2015. As a counterpart to the highly respected and widely utilized Vault Law 100, which primarily showcases the largest law firms in the country, Vault developed the Top 150 Under 150. According to Vault, “to determine the Top 150 Under 150, they first developed a list of the best-known and most sought-after U.S. firms with fewer than 150 attorneys. [Their] editorial and research teams ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Welcomes Two New Attorneys
Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Firm: Garret Meader and Rebecca Halberg.Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Firm: Garret Meader and Rebecca Halberg. “Garret and Rebecca have both been very successful in their work prior to joining our firm,” said Jim Anderson, current Drew Eckl & Farnham Chairman of the Board. “We know they will continue to be successful in their time with us, and we are excited to welcome them aboard.” Garret Meader is sure to make a great addition to Drew Eckl & Farnham as a partner in the Brunswick office given his ... Continue Reading
DRI – THE VOICE OF THE DEFENSE BAR
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce several lawyers have recently stepped into leadership roles at DRI.Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce several lawyers have recently stepped into leadership roles at DRI. Taylor Poncz is a member of the Women in the Law Committee of DRI and was recently tapped to serve as the Substantive Law Committee Liaison Vice Chair. She is also serving on the Women in the Law Networking Subcommittee. In addition, Sarah Smith will serve as Chair of the Membership Subcommittee, DRI WC Committee and Sandra Cho will serve as DRI Women in the Law Committee's Liaison to the WC Committee. DRI is the leading ... Continue Reading
GEORGIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
Matt Walker presented a live case law update as a part of the Certified Workers' Compensation Professional (CWCP) recertification course held at Callaway Gardens on April 29, 2016.Matt Walker presented a live case law update as a part of the Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP) recertification course held at Callaway Gardens on April 29, 2015. The CWCP recertification course was presented in conjunction with the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Association (GWCA) Annual Spring Conference, which took place at Callaway Gardens from April 29 – May 1, 2015. The CWCP Program is a comprehensive claims management course that was developed by the ... Continue Reading