News Archive

On Nov. 16, 2018, the news of Swift Currie’s recent addition of nine new attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta office was published in an article in the Daily Report. Sara Alexandre, Rebecca M. Beane, Tara P. Schlairet, Ivy R. White and Robert K. Young are newcomers to the firm, while Avery G. Carter, Clay L. Clifton, Nichole C. Novosel and Kristen M. Vigilant join the firm after previously serving as summer associates in 2017. 

To view the full Daily Report article, click here.

The news also previously published in the Metro Atlanta CEO and the Atlanta CityBizList.

On Nov. 9, 2018, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, was included in the Birmingham Business Journal’s round-up of firms ranked among the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Swift Currie earned a tier 2 national ranking for insurance law, and the growing Birmingham office earned a tier 3 ranking in its local market for insurance law.

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Swift Currie’s own Robert R. Potter was included in a special Veteran’s Day slideshow published on Nov. 9, 2018, by the Daily Report highlighting veterans in Georgia’s legal community. Potter was a member of the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974, where he earned the rank of lieutenant junior grade (LTJG).

For the Daily Report’s full slideshow commemorating Georgia legal professionals who served our nation, please click here.

On Nov. 9, 2018, Mid-Market Report published an article highlighting Swift Currie’s recent rebranding efforts. Part of the firm’s rebranding efforts include a new logo with the firm’s names in lower-case cursive, divided by a gold slash — a significant change from its predecessor. Swift Currie’s roster has doubled since the logo was last changed in 2003, now with approximately 150 lawyers.

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On Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, Swift Currie sponsored Atlanta Legal Aid's Run for Justice, which benefits the organization's general operating fund. Our team of runners braved the cold temperatures with their friends, families and others in the legal community to take on the 5K beginning and ending at One Step at a Time in Decatur.

Swift Currie and the recent upgrade to the firm’s logo were highlighted by The Daily Report on Nov. 6, 2018. As a part of an ongoing effort to update the firm’s brand, which will include a revamped website launch in 2019, Swift Currie unveiled a new logo in August. 

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On Nov. 1, 2018, Atlanta CityBizList published the news of the firm’s inclusion on the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list. The firm was recognized in the Atlanta, Birmingham and national markets for the work of the following six different practice areas.

For the full article, please click here.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted new attorneys who recently joined the firm’s Atlanta and Birmingham offices in its Newsmakers section published on Oct. 14, 2018. The attorneys, who joined in September 2018, include Quinton R. Beasley, Murray S. Flint, Leah F. Parker and Jenna B. Rubin.

Subscribers to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution may see the news in the business section of the October 14 print publication, available here.

In an article posted on Oct. 2, 2018, in HR Dive, Anandhi Rajan provided insight on anti-discriminatory regulations for pregnant employees. The article addresses a settlement by a Denver-based law firm in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Rajan’s insight from a previous article provided key context on lessons related to this type of case.

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Raising money and running races, that is what a number of Swift Currie attorneys and family members did on September 29 as they participated in the 2018 Meaningful Miles 5K Race. The race benefits Back on My Feet, a national organization operating in 12 major cities coast to coast, combating homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. We are happy to say this is becoming an annual event for the firm and we continue to be excited to take part in it.

Swift Currie’s seven new attorneys were included in Atlanta CityBizList on September 24 and in Metro Atlanta CEO on September 25, as the firm continues its accelerated growth across its Atlanta and Birmingham offices. Now as the largest firm in Georgia focused exclusively on litigation, this announcement means 34 new attorneys have joined the firm in 2018 alone, bringing the total headcount to more than 140 attorneys.

For the full Atlanta CityBizList article, you may click here. For the full Metro Atlanta CEO article, you may click here. For the full article in the Georgia Bar Journal, please click here.

The August 2018 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal included news of some recent new hires Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, welcomed to the firm. Kevan G. Dorsey, Sean P. Farrell, Jordan M. Mahoney, Benjamin D. McClure, Alexander McDonald, Victoria L. Shaw and Winter N. Wheeler were featured in the publication’s “On the Move” section.

To view the full announcement in the Georgia Bar Journal, please click here.

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP's, announcement of its 14 honorees in this year’s The Best Lawyers in America, which included R. Briggs Peery as Lawyer of the Year in Atlanta for the category of Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, was published in Atlanta CityBizList on August 15, 2018, and Metro Atlanta CEO on August 20, 2018.

Click here for the full article in Atlanta CityBizList and here for the full article in Metro Atlanta CEO.

Find the full press release here.

Metro Atlanta CEO featured the arrival of Christopher Gifford as a senior attorney at Swift Currie and Brianna Tucker as an associate — both in the firm’s Atlanta office — in an online story on August 8, 2018. The Daily Report also published the news of their additions in the "On the Move" section on August 20, 2018.

Please click here to view the full article in Metro Atlanta CEO and here for the full article in The Daily Report.

On August 6, 2018, Metro Atlanta CEO published news of the addition of Lauren Woodrick to Swift Currie’s Atlanta office. Woodrick joined the firm in July, and was the 25th attorney to join the firm in 2018. Woodrick is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia, and she brings to the litigation team diverse experience handling a range of legal matters, including breach of contract actions under state law, criminal law, employment discrimination, SEC enforcement, civil rights, immigration and federal jurisdiction.

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On August 3, 2018, Atlanta CityBizList published the announcement of Swift Currie’s continued expansion with the firm’s two newest attorneys. Christopher Gifford joins the firm as a senior attorney focused in the area of workers’ compensation and Brianna Tucker joins the firm’s litigation team as an associate.

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Terry O. Brantley provided insight for a Daily Report article on August 3, 2018, addressing Swift Currie’s commitment to strong client relationships. Relationship partners at the firm work to ensure a true partnership with each client backed by a deep understanding of their needs, what they want to focus on and how they prefer to communicate.

In an article published in the Summer 2018 edition of WC (Workers’ Compensation) Magazine titled, "Getting a Grip on Claims," by Louise Esola, partner Mike Rosetti was quoted discussing workers' compensation settlements and proper negotiation to avoid prolonged disputes. When executed properly, workers' compensation settlements can bring peace of mind to both the employer and employee involved, but there are a number of factors to consider to ensure this happens.

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Lauren Woodrick, the 25th attorney to join Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, in 2018, was included in the Newsmakers section of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July 15, 2018. She holds licenses in both Alabama and Georgia and represents clients in a wide range of complex disputes and litigation matters, including breach of contract actions under state law, criminal law, employment discrimination, SEC enforcement, civil rights, immigration and federal jurisdiction.

Woodrick’s arrival was included in the July 15 business section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She was also highlighted in the October issue of The Georgia Bar Journal, available here.

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, was featured in a front page story in the July 10, 2018, issue of the Daily Report following the addition of the firm’s 25th lawyer so far in 2018. With approximately 140 lawyers on the Swift Currie team, the firm has become Atlanta’s largest firm focused solely on litigation. After adding 16 attorneys in 2017, the firm has continued to grow quickly and strategically to provide value and results for the diverse litigation needs clients may have.

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Four attorneys with Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, were recognized in the Bench & Bar section of the June 2018 Georgia Bar Journal. Michael Rosetti was included in the “Kudos” list for his recent election to the board of governors for The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers (CWCL), which was established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice of workers’ compensation. William T. Casey, Jr., Richie Foster and Erica Morton were also included in the publication’s “On the Move” announcements as they recently joined the firm as partners.

To view these announcements in the Georgia Bar Journal, please click here.

On Saturday, June 23, attorneys and family members from Swift Currie volunteered in the 17th annual ServiceJuris community service day. This event brings together members of Atlanta's legal community who lend a hand doing projects in the surrounding areas. Once again, Swift Currie is excited to work with a great organization for a greater cause.

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP’s, recent announcement of adding seven new attorneys to its Atlanta office was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 17 and in Metro Atlanta CEO on June 11. The seven new attorneys include Kevan G. Dorsey, Sean P. Farrell, Jordan M. Mahoney, Benjamin D. McClure, Alexander McDonald, Victoria L. Shaw and Winter N. Wheeler.

To view the full announcement in Metro Atlanta CEO, click here. Subscribers to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution may see the news in the business section of the June 17 print publication, available here.

In an article published on April 20, 2018 in the weekly print edition of the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie Birmingham-based partner Lane Finch and associate Brian Richardson were featured for their recent appointments to the Defense Research Institute (DRI), the leading organization of more than 22,000 civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel.

In the 2018 April issue of the Georgia Bar Journal, Swift Currie is featured for its recent promotion of six Atlanta-based attorneys to partnership: Ashley Alfonso, Ken Brock, Mark Irby, Marion Martin, Jeff Stinson and Drew Timmons.