Joe Chancey and Dean Dellinger presented "Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights" at ADR in the Workers' Compensation Arena hosted by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia.Joe Chancey and Dean Dellinger presented "Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights" at ADR in the Workers' Compensation Arena hosted by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia. The event was held on January 21, 2016 at the State Bar of Georgia Headquarters. For more information, visit the ICLE of Georgia website. ... Continue Reading
Title Law from Start to Finish
Attorney Gary Beelen presented an "Overview of Title Insurance Claims and Litigation" at the 2015 Title Law from Start to Finish hosted by the National Business Institute.Attorney Gary Beelen presenting an “Overview of Title Insurance Claims and Litigation” at the 2015 Title Law from Start to Finish hosted by the National Business Institute on Monday, December 07, 2015 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. ... Continue Reading
ABA, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
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