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
New Year, New Look
Cheers to the New Year! We are excited to celebrate 2016 with the unveiling of our new logo and website. Over the years, Drew Eckl & Farnham has strived to continuously streamline our business practices so that we provide uncompromising legal services to you, our valued client. Our revitalized look is a reflection of the innovations we have made since our inception. ... Continue Reading
Dress For Success Collection Drive
You are invited to attend Drew, Eckl and Farnham's Dress for Success Collection Drive! There are many women in Atlanta that are unable to afford business clothes for job interviews. You can help them by donating any of the following items: Interview appropriate suitsInterview appropriate blousesProfessional separates including blouses, slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers and jacketsWork appropriate shoesJewelry and scarvesWork appropriate handbag Register here. ... Continue Reading
Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights
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