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02.27.2025Swift Currie litigator Bill Casey was quoted in a February 27, 2025 Daily Report article discussing the tort reform bill approved by the Georgia State Senate on February 21.
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- 10.09.2024
Swift Currie attorney Melissa Segel was quoted in an article published by Claims Journal, “Expert: Fraudulent Jewelry Claims a Low-Cost, High-Payout Endeavor.”
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- 09.05.2024
Swift Currie attorney Brad Wolff was included in a roundup of sources for the article, “Attorney Fees on the Line: Rear-End Crash Sparks Debate on Bad Faith,” that was published by the Daily Report.
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- 07.12.2023
On July 12, 2023, Lawyers of Color recognized Swift Currie partner Martine Cumbermack as a Diversity Professional in its Diversity Issue publication.
- 06.01.2023
In an article published in The American Lawyer on June 1, 2023, Martine Cumbermack discusses Swift Currie’s recent achievement of becoming Mansfield-certified, current talent management solutions and the importance of diversity in the workplace.
- 04.24.2023
Mike Rosetti discusses law firms’ billing increases and the importance of maintaining close partnerships with clients to ensure that higher rates correspond with the value of legal services provided in an article published in the Daily Report on April 24, 2023.
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- 03.31.2023
In a March 31 article detailing takeaways from the 2023 Georgia legislative session, Bobby Potter shared extensive insight with Law360 about a wide variety of measures headed towards Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for review.
- 02.02.2023
The Birmingham Business Journal featured Swift Currie’s recent move to a larger office in Birmingham’s financial district in a February 2, 2023 article. As the firm continues to add talented associates and partners in Birmingham and Atlanta, both offices have relocated to accommodate future growth within the firm.
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- 11.13.2022
In the November/December 2022 issue of Risk & Insurance, Melissa Segel was quoted in an article highlighting strategies for mitigating risk from insurance fraud.
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- 11.03.2022
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is once again honored to be recognized in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings.
- 10.31.2022
Following the Georgia legislatures decision to amend changes to Georgia’s settlement statute for claims involving minors in May 2022, Gillian Crowl provided perspective on the changes for an article published by the Daily Report on Halloween 2022 – a holiday that sees an uptick in car accidents involving child pedestrians.
For more details, the full article is available here.Crowl also detailed the rule update in the firm’s Fall 2022 Tort Report, which is available here.
- 10.28.2022
Mike Rosetti spoke with the Daily Report for an October 28, 2022 article discussing the firm’s continued strategy for recruiting and growing the firm to effectively address clients’ growing needs for litigation counsel, including the relocation of Swift Currie’s offices in Atlanta and Birmingham to sustain future growth.
- 07.11.2022
Following the increased payouts for workers’ compensation claims that took effect July 1 under House Bill 1409, Jeff Stinson discussed the update and potential effects on claims with the Daily Report.
- 06.28.2022
In a June 28, 2022 article in Risk & Insurance exploring workers’ comp trends that payers and providers should have on their radar, Jeff Stinson discussed issues in the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) space.
- 06.21.2022
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 21, 2022 ruling in United States v. Washington, Crystal McElrath provided insight to the Society for Human Resource Management’s coverage on the decision and its implications for workers’ compensation law.
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- 04.20.2022
Swift Currie attorney Sara Alexandre was profiled in an April 20, 2022, article from VoyageATL. In this article, Alexandre discusses turning points in her life as a second-generation American born in New York, involving her family life, schooling, important figures and her lifelong love of learning that eventually led her to a career in law.
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- 04.08.2022
Following the end of Georgia’s legislative session, Bobby Potter and Steve Schatz were quoted in an April 8, 2022 article about four new laws that litigators should know and provided insight on the passage of H.B. 961, which fixes what was widely perceived in the legal community as an unintended error in Georgia’s apportionment statute.
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- 01.21.2022
Swift Currie Managing Partner Mike Rosetti was quoted in The Mid-Market Report on January 21, 2022 discussing the outlook for mid-sized law firms in 2022, including strategies for handling the still-looming pandemic.
- 01.12.2022
Mike Rosetti, who was named managing partner at Swift Currie effective January 1, 2022, was profiled by Law360 in a Q&A discussing the firm and his plans in the new role.
- 01.01.2022
Roger Harris was quoted in an article from Relias Media's Healthcare Risk Management newsletter. The article discusses the minimal effects of the state laws protecting clinicians who apologize after an adverse event, going on to explain that these apology laws do not reduce malpractice rates.
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- 11.19.2021
David Atkinson was quoted in an article published by Law360 discussing the defense of insurers in COVID-19 business-interruption coverage disputes. The article addresses the success of defense attorneys in these cases and attributes the outstanding knowledge and understanding of insurance law by federal judges to these successes.
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11.11.2021For the November 2021 issue of CLM Magazine, published by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Traci Teer and Joanna Hair authored an article exploring the compensability of claims when an employee suffers a work-related accident that results in their death.
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- 10.22.2021
In the November issue of Healthcare Risk Management, Roger Harris was quoted in an article discussing the use of video evidence in medical malpractice cases.
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- 09.29.2021
Amanda Conley was quoted in an article by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) discussing opportunities for employers to embrace light duty work accommodations to help injured employees return to work more quickly, which can help businesses and insurers avoid excessive costs of long-term workers’ compensation benefits.
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- 09.15.2021
In the Sept. 15, 2021, issue of Hotel Business, Sabrina Atkins discussed the increase in human trafficking cases brought against hotels and other lodging facilities and strategies for operators to identify and prevent trafficking on their premises.
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- 09.11.2021
On Sept. 11, 2021, Swift Currie firm members partnered with Trees Atlanta for the firm's annual tree care project. Volunteers came out to the Peachtree Battle Alliance neighborhood to provide much-needed care, including weeding, refreshing mulch and picking up litter, to help young trees thrive in our community.
- 08.23.2021
Workers' compensation partner and co-chair of Swift Currie's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Martine Cumbermack, provided insight on D&I efforts surrounding the claims-handling process in an article published by Carrier Management on Aug. 23, 2021.
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- 08.17.2021
Swift Currie is kicking off the school year with a community service project in partnership with our clients and Children Read Atlanta to distribute free books to children from low-income households. New (preferred) or gently used books may be donated, or you may order books from the provided links.
- 07.27.2021
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2021 Law360 400, an annual ranking of the largest law firms in the U.S. After another year of growth, Swift Currie held strong at rank 271 for the second year in a row.
- 07.23.2021
Attorney Brandon Clapp discussed how courts have ruled on business interruption coverage claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the July 23, 2021, issue of Birmingham Business Journal, sharing that they have largely favored insurance carrier decisions to deny claims.
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- 07.14.2021
Published July 12, 2021, Swift Currie attorney Gillian Crowl was included in the Daily Report’s 2021 Georgia Legal Awards in the “On the Rise” category, which recognizes Georgia’s most promising lawyers under the age of 40. For inclusion in this list, attorneys must be innovators, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, demonstrate excellence in litigation or transactional work and commit themselves to pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work.
For the full list of Georgia Legal Awards honorees, please click here.
- 06.02.2021
Georgia State University College of Law highlighted Anandhi Rajan's experience as a student and legal career in a profile published on June 2, 2021.
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- 03.19.2021
As employers consider whether to require COVID-19 vaccines, or even administer them onsite, Crystal McElrath, Nichole Novosel and Briggs Peery shared insight on whether workers’ compensation claims related to adverse reactions might be viable in a March 17, 2021, article for Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
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- 03.18.2021
Swift Currie joins the greater Atlanta community in mourning the victims of the horrific shootings on March 16, 2021. Though these killings remain under investigation, it comes amid a disturbing rise in violence, discrimination and hate directed against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community over the last year especially. We condemn not only these recent actions, but any bigotry or xenophobia directed against any group, and want to especially show our support for the AAPI community during this time. We can no longer ignore nor should we take our focus off the pervasive stereotyping or discrimination that has harmed members of the AAPI community for far too long.
- 03.12.2021
As law firms ramp up recruitment efforts for new associates, particularly litigators in anticipation of post-pandemic spike in disputes and trials, Terry Brantley discussed the firm’s recruitment strategy for a March 12, 2021, article in the Daily Report.
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- 03.08.2021
Terry Brantley was quoted in the Daily Report’s “Southeast Takeaways” newsletter on March 8, 2021, which was also published online on March 10, discussing the lateral recruiting landscape in Atlanta and remote work amid the pandemic.
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- 03.07.2021
Swift Currie's Attorney Wellness Program sponsored walkers and runners from the firm to participate in the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) Virtual Hunger Walk Run 2021 on March 7.
- 02.26.2021
As law firms and attorneys plan for a rise in litigation and other expenses following pandemic-related pauses, Terry Brantley lent his thoughts on what to expect in a Feb. 26, 2021, article in the Daily Report.
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- 12.11.2020
In an article published on Dec. 11, 2020, the Daily Report highlighted Swift Currie managing partner Terry Brantley and his distance-running partners — Home Depot assistant general counsel Mike Dalton and Assurant lead litigation counsel Chris Fox — who were the top finishers in a 100-mile race around Atlanta.
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- 11.18.2020
Swift Currie is thankful to once again partner with East Coweta Middle School's Helping Others Prosper Everyday (HOPE) to host a Thanksgiving Food Drive for 20 families in need during this season of giving.
- 10.12.2020
In an article published on Oct. 12, 2020 by SHRM.org, Trey Dowdey and Crystal McElrath discuss the increase in telecommuters' workers' compensation claims.
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08.24.2020The Daily Report Profiles Swift Currie and Crystal McElrath as Part of its 2020 Georgia Legal AwardsOn Aug. 24, 2020, The Daily Report profiled Swift Currie as an honoree for the Georgia Legal Award's Litigation Department of the Year - Midsize Firms, and Crystal McElrath as a recipient of the "On the Rise" award.
- 08.07.2020
In an article published in the August 2020 issue of Risk & Insurance, Richard Phillips and Joanna Hair provide insight on the ethics of medical marijuana as more and more insurance companies consider whether to cover the costs of marijuana treatments.
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- 07.16.2020
In an article published in the Daily Report on July 16, 2020, Jim Johnson and Beth Wilson discuss the firm’s summer associates program. This summer, the firm has brought its six summer associates into its office.
- 07.10.2020
This week, Swift Currie concludes its 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge, organized by the Labor & Employment Section of the American Bar Association and conceived by diversity expert Eddie Moore, Jr. Along with Terry Brantley, managing partner, and members of the Executive Committee, roughly 70 members of the firm participated in daily readings on the Black American experience and weekly discussion groups, co-led by partners Martine Cumbermack and Crystal McElrath.
- 07.03.2020
In an article published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 3, 2020, Rebecca Strickland discusses how Swift Currie has navigated working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- 07.02.2020
In an article published by the ABA Journal on July 2, 2020, Fred Ferrand provides insight on the effectiveness of liability waivers in the age of the novel coronavirus.
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- 06.24.2020
In a virtual ceremony for the Daily Report’s 2020 Georgia Legal Awards on June 24, 2020, Swift Currie was named as an honoree for Litigation Department of the Year in the category of Midsize Firms, and Crystal McElrath was honored in the On the Rise category.
To view the complete list of honorees, please click here.
- 06.19.2020
Swift Currie is closing at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
To foster knowledge surrounding anti-racism and effective allyship, the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Committee offers a list of resources, available here.
- 06.18.2020
As Atlanta’s biggest firms start reopening their offices after closing in response to COVID-19, Swift Currie was praised for its novel approach by the Daily Report on June 18, 2020. The firm began phase one of its return weeks before some of the city's largest firms by taking cautious steps to ensure the safety of attorneys and staff.
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- 06.15.2020
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2020 Law360 400, an annual ranking of the largest law firms in the U.S.
Subscribers of Law360 may view the complete list of rankings here.
- 06.09.2020
Swift Currie joined several Georgia businesses in a letter urging the General Assembly to pass a hate crimes bill and affirm that hate has no place in Georgia.
To view the full letter and find out how to take action in support of passing a hate crimes bill, please click here.
- 06.08.2020
In an article published in the June 2020 issue of Risk & Insurance, Crystal McElrath provides insight on potential risks that may arise from a more interconnected world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- 05.13.2020
The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) will honor Joanna Jang for her elevation to partnership during its 2020 New Partners and Counsel Virtual Celebration.
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- 03.16.2020
The Daily Report and Mid-Market Report quoted managing partner Terry Brantley in articles discussing how law firms are handling the COVID-19 pandemic in terms or remote work and client service.
Read the full articles in the Daily Report and the Mid-Market Report.
- 02.19.2020
On Feb. 19, Law360 published an article featuring an Employee Retirement Security Income Act (ERISA) class action lawsuit against Emory University, which alleges the school breached its fiduciary duties as a result of excessive retirement plan fees and poor investment options. Partner Brad Wolff represents the workers involved in the class action.
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- 02.10.2020
On Feb. 10, Law360 published an article discussing the Supreme Court of Georgia's ruling in Donggue Lee v. David A. Smith regarding the exclusion of a defense expert witness. The court ruled the witness should not have been excluded from a trial over an automobile crash, which "allegedly hampered an Olympic athlete's high jump career, putting a $2 million jury verdict in jeopardy." Lee is represented by partners David Atkinson and Brad Wolff.
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- 02.08.2020
Attorney Kayla Washington will serve as a judge for the Region 8 National Trial Competition (NTC), hosted by the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University on Feb. 8, 2020.
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- 01.15.2020
Birmingham-based partner Trey Dowdey was once again appointed to serve on the Alabama State Bar Military Law Committee through 2020. Dowdey has been an active member of the committee for more than 11 years and previously served as vice-chairman.
Please click here to learn more about the Military Law Committee.
- 01.08.2020
The Daily Report quoted partner Roger Harris in an article discussing the dismissal of a lawsuit by a "group of investors claiming they were the victims of a 'diabolical' fraud that netted more than $11 million in a scheme perpetrated by dozens of defendants and a 'fictitious' internet communications company."
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- 01.03.2020
Swift Currie’s recent partner elevations were included in the in the Daily Report on Jan. 3, 2020. The firm promoted seven attorneys to partnership in its Atlanta and Birmingham offices, bringing the firm’s partnership to 69 attorneys.
To learn more about each of the new partners, please click here.
- 12.01.2019
In an article that was published on Dec. 1, 2019, in Healthcare Risk Management, partner Roger Harris discussed mistakes to avoid when handling medical malpractice claims. Poor decisions can change the course of malpractice litigation and often times complicate the defense of the case.
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- 11.22.2019
The Daily Report quoted Brad Wolff in an article discussing the ruling by Judge Christian Coomer, along with Judges Todd Markle and Ken Hodges, in Southern States Chemical, Inc. et al. v. Tampa Tank & Welding, Inc. et al.
The article was published online on Nov. 22 and in print on Nov. 26. To read the full article, please click here.
- 11.15.2019
During this season of gratitude, Swift Currie is grateful to partner with East Coweta Middle School's Helping Others Prosper Everyday (HOPE). From Nov. 7-15, the firm hosted a canned food drive and collected donations to assist HOPE in providing a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner to 28 families in need.
- 11.09.2019
Swift Currie attorneys, staff and family members joined the Atlanta community on Nov. 9 to race for a cause during Atlanta Legal Aid Society's 2019 Run for Justice in Decatur.
- 10.26.2019
Swift Currie hosted a firm-wide event in partnership with Trees Atlanta on Oct. 26. The firm's attorneys and staff, along with members of the Atlanta community, joined together to plant trees in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood in an effort to help make the city a cleaner, greener and more inviting place to live and work.
- 10.14.2019
Swift Currie’s latest round of attorneys announced earlier this month were included in the Daily Report on Oct. 14, 2019. The firm added five new attorneys in September, bringing the total to 19 attorneys joining Swift Currie in 2019.
- 10.10.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce attorney Marc Hood has joined the steering committee for DRI’s Diversity for Success Seminar and Corporate Expo to plan and organize the 2020 seminar.
- 10.08.2019
In the final half of Mid-Market Report's two-part series on best practices for upgrades to the websites of mid-size law firms, partner Chad Harris once again provided his insight based on the recent rejuvenation of Swift Currie’s brand and website.
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- 10.08.2019
Partner Chad Harris discussed Swift Currie's new website in an article published by TechLaw Crossroads on Oct. 7, 2019, highlighting the digital upgrade to reflect Swift Currie’s culture and philosophy of client-centric service backed by experienced litigators.
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- 09.27.2019
Following the relaunch of Swift Currie’s website, partner Chad Harris lent his insight to Mid-Market Report for a Sept. 27, 2019, article discussing the process for midsize law firms looking to upgrade their websites to better reflect their brand.
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- 09.25.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce partner Anandhi Rajan was named the 2020 president and conference chair of the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA).
- 09.24.2019
In an effort to learn more about its members, the Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin asked senior attorney Trey Dowdey what activities he pursues outside of work in its Fall 2019 issue.
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- 09.21.2019
Attorneys and staff at Swift Currie joined Back on My Feet (BOMF) Atlanta for its annual Meaningful Miles 5K on Sept. 21 at Old Fourth Ward Park. The team raised over $2,300 to assist BOMF's mission in combating homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
- 09.16.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce partner Richie Foster has joined the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
- 09.09.2019
Swift Currie attorneys and staff gathered Sept. 7 at John Howell Park to race for a cause at the Atlanta Bar Association (ABA) and Atlanta Police Department's 2019 Legal Runaround 5K.
- 08.28.2019
On Aug. 28, 2019, Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) sat down with attorney Crystal McElrath to ask what nonprofit employers need to know about the legalization of marijuana, including the interaction between state and federal laws, and important considerations when dealing with recreational versus medical marijuana usage.
- 08.14.2019
On Aug. 14, 2019, Swift Currie was featured in the Daily Report’s After Hours section, which spotlights lawyers’ activities beyond the office and courtroom, for the firm’s July 18 Sip & Soak event hosted at Nail Talk Tan & Spa Perimeter. To show the firm’s appreciation for their hard work and dedication, Swift Currie invited clients to the salon and provided 51 attendees with manicures and pedicures, along with hors d’oeuvres, dessert and beverages.
- 07.20.2019
Swift Currie attorneys and summer associates joined Open Hand Atlanta, a nonprotfit seeking to eliminate disability and untimely death due to nutrition-sensitive chronic disease, for a morning of service on July 20, 2019. The group worked together to pack 1,970 meals in three hours for Open Hand, aiding in its goal to deliver 5,000 meals every day to its clients.
- 07.12.2019
In the May/June 2019 issue of Courier Magazine, Andrea Obston interviewed partner Cristine Huffine in an article discussing the "critical role that personnel issues play in the success of logistics providers.
- 06.20.2019
Swift Currie was recognized in the 2019 Georgia Legal Awards as the top midsize firm in the Personal Injury Defense category, and managing partner Terry Brantley participated in a Q&A on successful client service in a special section of the Daily Report published on June 19, 2019.
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- 06.19.2019
Swift Currie joined the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program, the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA), John Marshall Law School and other Steering Committee members firms to hold the annual High School Pipeline Program. This year, the firm hosted 16 minority students on June 19, 2019, for an educational luncheon.
- 06.17.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of five attorneys to its Atlanta office during May 2019. The newest arrivals to the growing firm include associates Alex A. Mikhalevsky, Jenifer F. Pfanzelt, Kathryn B. Robertson, Riley W. Snider and Kenneth C. Wilson.
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- 06.15.2019
A team of 23 Swift Currie volunteers gathered on June 15 to take action during the 18th annual ServiceJuris Day, a community service day in which more than 300 members of Atlanta’s legal community join together to give back.
- 05.28.2019
Swift Currie hosted its annual client service event on Saturday, May 18, in partnership with Action Ministries, a nonprofit that furnishes an extensive network of community partners and volunteers with the tools and expertise to lead fellow Georgians out of poverty.
- 05.14.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Law360 400, an annual ranking of the largest law firms in the U.S. This year, Swift Currie ranked at 275, moving up 33 spots from last year's ranking of 308. The list is comprised of U.S.-based firms and international firms with a U.S. component and determined by domestic attorney head count. As of Dec. 31, 2018, Swift Currie had 149 attorneys, of which 61 are partners.
Subscribers of Law360 may view the complete list of rankings here.
- 05.10.2019
During the month of April, Swift Currie held its 2019 annual food drive for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The firm donated a total of 4,481 pounds of food, which will provide 3,734 meals for Georgians who are food insecure.
- 05.10.2019
Law360 included Swift Currie’s newest partners in its May 9, 2019, round-up of attorneys who were promoted in the first quarter of 2019. Each of the firm’s newest partners practice in the Atlanta office and include:
Jessica Phillips, who represents businesses in insurance coverage, arson and first-party property damage claims;
Rebecca Strickland, who defense clients in coverage and commercial litigation matters; and,
Calvin Yaeger, who handles litigation and insurance law matters for his clients.
The full round-up of promotions is available to Law360 subscribers here. For more information on Phillips, Strickland and Yaeger, please see Swift Currie’s press release announcing their elevation to partnership here.
- 04.25.2019
Law360 highlighted partner David Atkinson in a recent article discussing his successful representation of Travelers Insurance subsidiary, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
On April 12, 2019, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed St. Paul does not need to cover a $23 million settlement in an unsolicited fax class action that St. Paul policyholder and manufacturing quote provider MFG.com negotiated to end a putative Telephone Consumer Protection class action. In the proposed class action, commercial sign manufacturer GM Sign Inc. claimed MFG frequently and without consent sent large amounts of fax advertisements to GM Sign and other companies.
Subscribers to Law360 may read the full article here.
- 04.22.2019
Swift Currie announces the addition of six attorneys to its Atlanta office during the first months of 2019. The newest arrivals to the firm's Atlanta office include senior attorney Thea Nanton-Persuad, as well as associates Christine Lee, Lauren Meadows, Molly O’Connor, Hannah Beth Reynolds and Raqketa Williams.
Click here for the news in the digital edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Click here for the news as published in Metro Atlanta CEO. Click here for the news as published in Atlanta CityBizList. Click here for the news as published in the Daily Report. Click here for the full press release.
- 04.19.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, was honored in the 2019 Georgia Legal Awards as a Litigation Department of the Year, which was included in the April 19, 2019, issue of the Daily Report. As the largest firm in Georgia focused exclusively on litigation, this recognition is a testament to Swift Currie’s roster of diversely experienced attorneys and its ability to provide effective counsel in the ever-expanding range of unique and complex legal disputes that may arise. The firm has made significant additions to its roster in recent years, including 45 new attorneys in 2018 and six additions already in 2019 to bring the overall headcount to 150.
Swift Currie will be honored at the Georgia Legal Awards ceremony on June 20. You may view the full list of honorees here.
- 04.18.2019
In an article published on April 11, 2019, managing partner Terry O. Brantley provided insight to Mid-Market Report on best practices for recruiting and retaining business development talent in a law firm.
Subscribers may click here for the full article.
- 04.17.2019
Swift Currie has announced Trey Dowdey’s selection to take command of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 10th Legal Operations Detachment, which falls under the U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command out of Gaithersburg, Maryland
Click here for the news in Business Alabama. Click here for the article in the Birmingham Business Journal. Click here for the news in the Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin. Click here for the news in the Fall 2019 issue of Samford University's Cumberland Lawyer Magazine. Click here for the full press release.
- 04.15.2019
In an article published in Fit Small Business on April 15, 2019, Richie Foster provided insight on the process of getting semi-truck insurance. With truck insurance being a major investment for motor carriers and owner-operators, it is important to seek affordable coverage that protects assets.
Please click here for the full article.
- 04.11.2019
The Georgia Bar Journal published the announcement of the elevation of Jessica M. Phillips, Rebecca E. Strickland and Calvin P. Yaeger to partnership in the Bench & Bar section of its February 2019 issue. Additionally, the firm welcomed Sara Alexandre, Rebecca M. Beane, Avery G. Carter, Clay L. Clifton, Lauren P. Kamensky, Nichole C. Novosel, Tara P. Schlairet, Kristen M. Vigilant, Ivy R. White and Robert K. Young.
Please click here for the magazine’s digital edition.
- 04.09.2019
On April 9, 2019, WorkCompCentral published an article by William Rabb covering a panel partner Mark Goodman took part in at the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group 2019 Southeast Regional Conference. The panel comprised of defense attorneys discussed "trade secrets" and tips "to facilitate reasonable settlements and avoid prolonged litigation." Cultivating trust with opposing counsel, being forthcoming about demands and avoiding surprises are among the most important tactics suggested by the panel.
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- 03.13.2019
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce partner Anandhi S. Rajan was elected to the board of directors of the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA), an industry-centered organization focused on the defense of retail and restaurant businesses. Her position is effective as of March 8, 2019, and she will serve as a board member from 2019 to 2022.
- 02.14.2019
In a roundup published in the Daily Report on Feb. 13, 2019, Swift Currie partners Bill Casey, Erica Morton and Richie Foster were included among the biggest lateral moves for Atlanta firms in 2018. The attorneys worked together for more than a decade at Hicks, Casey & Morton.
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- 02.13.2019
In a Law360 article published on Feb. 12, 2019, partner David Atkinson was mentioned for his successful representation of two Travelers Insurance entities. U.S. District Court Judge William M. Ray, II, granted summary judgment to the insurance companies, finding no duty to defend or indemnify under commercial insurance policies.
Subscribers to Law360 may read the full article here.
- 02.11.2019
On Feb. 7, 2019, the Atlanta CityBizList included the news that seven of the firm’s attorneys were included in the 2019 list of Georgia Super Lawyers, and an additional seven were recognized among the publication’s 2019 Rising Stars.
For the full article, please click here.
For the full press release, please click here.
- 01.03.2019
The elevation of Jessica M. Phillips, Rebecca E. Strickland and Calvin P. Yaeger was highlighted in the business section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 13 2019, as well as in Metro Atlanta CEO on Jan. 7 and the Atlanta CityBizList on Jan. 2.
For the full article in Atlanta CityBizList, please click here. For the full article in Metro Atlanta CEO, please click here. For the full press release, please click here.
- 12.21.2018
The arrival of Lauren P. Kamensky to Swift Currie’s Atlanta office was highlighted in the Sunday Newsmakers section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 30, 2018, as well as in the Atlanta CityBizList on Dec. 12 and Metro Atlanta CEO on Dec. 20.
Please click here to view the full article in Atlanta CityBizList and click here for the article in Metro Atlanta CEO. Subscribers to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution may read the news in the business section of the Dec. 30 print publication, available here. The full press release can be found here.
- 11.26.2018
On Nov. 16, 2018, Birmingham Business Journal highlighted that two Swift Currie attorneys in Birmingham were included in the Mid-South Super Lawyers 2018 Rising Stars list. Brandon J. Clapp and Brian C. Richardson’s earned the Rising Stars designation, which honors less than 2.5 percent of lawyers across Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee who are 40 years old or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less.
For more information, you may view the full release on the firm’s page here.
For the full article, please click here.
- 11.19.2018
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.
- 11.15.2018
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.
For the full article, please click here.
- 11.14.2018
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.
- 11.14.2018
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.
For the full article, please click here.
- 11.10.2018
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.
- 11.07.2018
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.
For the full story, please click here.
- 11.05.2018
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.
- 10.17.2018
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.
- 10.04.2018
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.
For the full article, you may click here.
- 09.29.2018
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.
- 09.26.2018
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.
- 08.21.2018
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.
- 08.17.2018
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.
- 08.13.2018
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.
- 08.08.2018
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.
For the full article, please click here.
- 08.07.2018
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.
For the full article, please click here.
- 08.03.2018
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.
- 07.25.2018
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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- 07.18.2018
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.
- 07.10.2018
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.
To read the article in full, click here.
- 06.26.2018
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.
- 06.23.2018
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.
- 06.11.2018
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.
- 04.20.2018“On the Move: Two Swift Currie Attorneys Appointed to Leadership Roles,” Birmingham Business Journal
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.
- 04.19.2018
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.
- 04.16.2018
In an article published on April 16, 2018, in Metro Atlanta CEO, Swift Currie is mentioned for participating in two upcoming events with the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program: the 2018 Business Development Symposium and the High School Pipeline Program. For the full article, you may click here.
- 04.12.2018
In an article published on April 11, 2018, in 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. For the full article, you may click here.
- 04.09.2018
In the April 8, 2018, print edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Swift Currie is featured for its recent hiring of three lateral partners, all of whom once worked together at the law firm of Hicks, Casey & Foster PC. The new partners are William T. Casey Jr., Erica Morton and Richie Foster. Their addition will bolster the firm’s practices in trucking, retail and liability insurance litigation.
- 04.03.2018
In an article published on April 3, 2018, in the Daily Report, Swift Currie Atlanta-based partner Pamela Lee is featured for successfully representing Irene Gregg after she was sued by her former housekeeper Gladys Staley. The jury ultimately found no negligence against Gregg.The attorney for Staley notes Lee’s impressive legal efforts saying, “It was a fair trial, and Pamela Lee is an outstanding lawyer.”
For the full article, subscribers to the Daily Report may click here.
- 04.02.2018
In an article published recently on the website of the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie is featured for its hiring of 17 new attorneys in the first quarter of 2018. Those hires include three new lateral partners in the Atlanta office, William T. Casey Jr., Erica Morton and Richie Foster, and senior attorney Carl “Trey” Dowdey, III, in the Birmingham office. Dowdey’s practice areas include automobile litigation, subrogation and workers’ compensation. Swift Currie now has 137 attorneys between its two offices.
For the full article, subscribers to the Birmingham Business Journal may click here.
- 04.02.2018
In a recent article published in Metro Atlanta CEO, Swift Currie is featured for its recent hiring of three lateral partners as well as 17 new attorneys. The lateral partners all once worked together at the law firm of Hicks, Casey & Foster PC. The new partners are William T. Casey Jr., Erica Morton and Richie Foster.
For the full article, you may click here.
- 03.29.2018
In an article published on March 28, 2018, in the Cobb Business Journal, Swift Currie is featured for its recent hiring of three lateral partners, all of whom once worked together at the Marietta law firm of Hicks, Casey & Foster PC. The new partners are William T. Casey Jr., Erica Morton and Richie Foster. Their addition will bolster the firm’s practices in trucking, retail and liability insurance litigation. “We have known Bill, Erica and Richie for years and have witnessed firsthand their impressive legal skills and creative advocacy,” said Terry O. Brantley, Swift Currie Managing partner. “Because their practices dovetail so nicely with ours, their additions will be a seamless fit.”
For the full article, you may click here.
- 02.28.2018
In an article published on February 28, 2018, in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Swift Currie was mentioned for expanding its office space by almost 12,000 square feet at 1355 Peachtree Street. For the full article, subscribers to the Atlanta Business Chronicle may click here.
- 02.20.2018
In a recent article published in the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie attorney Carl “Trey” Dowdey, III, was mentioned for being selected as the staff judge advocate for the 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC) out of Vicksburg, Mississippi. For the full article, subscribers to the Birmingham Business Journal may click here.
- 02.05.2018
In an article published on February 5, 2018, in the Daily Report, Swift Currie was featured for its recent growth and for welcoming three new lateral partners: William Casey, Erica Morton and Richie Foster. In addition to the partners, the firm hired 10 other attorneys in January, bringing its total to 135 attorneys, an increase of 28 since July 2016 and a growth rate of 26 percent over the past 18 months.
- 01.12.2018
In an article published on January 12, 2018, in the Daily Report, Swift Currie is mentioned for its recent promotion of six Atlanta-based attorneys to partnership: Ashley Alfonso, Ken Brock, Mark Irby, Marion Martin, Jeff Stinson and Drew Timmons. For the full article, subscribers to the Daily Report may click here.
- 01.10.2018
In a recent article published in Metro Atlanta CEO, Swift Currie is mentioned for its recent promotion of six Atlanta-based attorneys to partnership: Ashley Alfonso, Ken Brock, Mark Irby, Marion Martin, Jeff Stinson and Drew Timmons. For the full article, you may click here.
- 01.05.2018
In an article published on January 5, 2018, in WorkCompCentral, Swift Currie is mentioned for its recent promotion of six Atlanta-based attorneys to partnership: Ashley Alfonso, Ken Brock, Mark Irby, Marion Martin, Jeff Stinson and Drew Timmons. Five of the six, all except Timmons, practice workers’ compensation law. For the full article, subscribers to WorkCompCentral may click here.
- 01.04.2018
In an article published on January 3, 2018, in the Birmingham Business 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. The firm now has 15 women partners, accounting for 26.8 percent of its total partners. The national average for women partners in law firms of Swift Currie’s size is 21.8 percent, according to a 2017 National Law Journal report. For the full article, subscribers to the Birmingham Business Journal may click here.
- 01.02.2018
In a story published on Jan. 2, 2018, in the Daily Report, Swift Currie Managing Partner Terry Brantley was featured in a Q&A that highlighted the firm’s growth. Brantley mentioned how the firm’s number of attorneys has expanded from 107 in July 2016 to 123 at present, a 15 percent increase.
For the full article, subscribers to the Daily Report may click here.
- 12.21.2017
In a story published on December 20, 2017, on the website of the Daily Report, Swift Currie Managing Partner Terry Brantley provides insight as to how mid-sized firms try to achieve certainty in legal billing for clients through alternative fee arrangements. Brantley said delivering that certainty requires that outside lawyers understand a client’s definition of success on a matter, a client’s appetite for litigation and its approach to deciding which cases are worth settling and which are worth taking to trial. For the full article, subscribers to the Daily Report may click here.
- 12.14.2017
In an article published on December 14, 2017, in Metro Atlanta CEO, Swift Currie was featured for the addition of four new associates to its Atlanta office: Britt Beecher, Joanna Hair, Elliot Kerzner and Karen Lowell. The firm has now added 16 attorneys in 2017, and plans to continue its growth in 2018. For the full article, you may click here.
- 12.13.2017
In an article published in Business Insurance, Swift Currie partner Mike Rosetti was quoted on the topic of the aging workforce in the United States and the potential rise in post-retirement injuries that could result. The story reports that the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates workers ages 55 and older will comprise more than a quarter of the workforce by 2022. For the full article, you may click here.
- 12.11.2017
In an article published in the 2017 Winter issue of the University of Georgia Magazine, Swift Currie partner Brad Marsh is mentioned for his reappointment to the State Bar of Georgia’s Formal Advisory Opinion Board and the Disciplinary Board-Review Panel. He was reappointed to both by State Bar President Brian “Buck” Rogers. Marsh earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1981 and from the university’s law school in 1984. You may access the digital edition of the magazine here.
- 12.01.2017
In an article published on December 1, 2017, on the Birmingham Business Journal’s website, Swift Currie partner Lane Finch was mentioned for his recent appointment to the Insurance Roundtable Steering Committee by the Defense Research Institute (DRI). DRI is the leading organization of more than 22,000 civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Finch also currently serves as vice chair of DRI’s Insurance Law Committee. The article says that in Finch’s new role, “He will help address issues that insurers and their counsel face by providing an open forum to discuss legal and ethical issues.” For the full article, you may click here.
- 11.06.2017
In a recent article published in the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie’s Birmingham office is acknowledged for making the annual U.S. News and World Report Best Law Firms issue. The Birmingham office was noted in the category of Insurance Law. The rankings were based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys and review of additional information provided by law firms. For the full article, you may click here.
- 09.28.2017
In a recent article published in the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie partner Lane Finch is mentioned for being named as an Elite Lawyer of the South by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell and also for being reappointed to a second year as vice chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Insurance Law Committee. The article discusses the work Finch does, “Finch advises clients on insurance coverage and bad faith claims and defends first- and third-party insurance-related claims involving everything from arson and fraud and property claims to specialty coverages such as professional liability, construction claims and excess coverage.” For the full article, subscribers to the Birmingham Business Journal may click here.
- 09.08.2017
In an article published on September 8, 2017, in Law360, Swift Currie associate Jonathan Kandel provides insight into several important commercial liability insurance cases that have been decided in Georgia over the past number of months. The cases represent significant decisions and/or reflect common issues that arise. Those include Occidental Fire & Casualty of North Carolina v. Goodman, in which the Georgia Court of Appeals addressed what happens when a company representative applies for and obtains insurance in the wrong corporate name and also whether an insurance agent can be sued for failing to obtain the proper insurance coverage. For all of the cases that he explores and the decisions in them, subscribers to Law360 may click here.
- 08.24.2017
In an article published on August 24, 2017, in Metro Atlanta CEO, Swift Currie partner Brad Marsh is mentioned for his reappointment to the State Bar of Georgia’s Formal Advisory Opinion Board and the Disciplinary Board-Review Panel. He was reappointed to both by State Bar President Brian “Buck” Rogers. The article says, “Marsh was first appointed to the State Disciplinary Board-Review Panel in 2001 and served as chairman in 2004. In 2012, Marsh was appointed to the Formal Advisory Opinion Board for the first time and he served as its chairman in 2014.” For the full article, you may click here.
- 08.18.2017
In an article published on Friday, August 18, in the online version of the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie partner Lane Finch was mentioned for his inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. The news item notes that 13 of the firm’s attorneys representing eight practice areas were honored in the publication. To read the full article, you may click here.
- 07.24.2017
In an article published on July 21, 2017, in the Birmingham Business Journal, Swift Currie is mentioned in the publication’s weekly “Legal Roundup” for being selected to join the Network of Trial Law Firms. Swift Currie is one of 22 member firms across the country that has been invited to join organization, which helps defense law firms with reputations for excellence to work together by sharing trial and litigation expertise and resources for corporate and insurance company clients. For the full article, subscribers to the Birmingham Business Journal may click here.
- 07.21.2017
Swift Currie’s four new associates were mentioned in the Atlanta Business Chronicle under People on the Move. Nelofar Agharahimi and Gillian S. Crowl joined the firm’s Coverage and Commercial Litigation practice group, C. Pari Fakhrzadeh joined the Workers’ Compensation practice group and David A. Smith joined the Litigation practice group. Swift Currie has added a total of nine attorneys in 2017, as the firm continues a growth phase fueled by its model of delivering high value at reasonable cost to its clients.
- 06.15.2017
In the “After Hours” section of this week’s Daily Report, Swift Currie is featured for volunteering with clients and families to pack boxes of food at Action Ministries, a nonprofit that works to address the challenges of poverty by focusing on hunger relief, housing and education. Swift Currie brought about 85 volunteers, who helped to pack about 25,000 meals in two hours. For the full feature, subscribers to the Daily Report may click here.
- 06.15.2017
In an article published on June 7, 2017, Swift Currie partner David Atkinson and associate Jonathan Kandel were mentioned for the amicus brief they helped to co-write on behalf of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association along with in-house counsel in Camacho v. Nationwide Insurance Co.
For more information on the case, subscribers to Law360 can click here.
- 05.23.2017
On Saturday, May 20, Swift Currie attorneys, firm clients, and family members joined forces at Action Ministries on Saturday. In less than 2 hours, the group of 85 volunteers assembled over 676 boxes of food (totaling over 27,000 meals) and also packed over 800 bags of snacks, vegetables and fruit which provide weekend hunger relief for students.
- 05.15.2017
The Birmingham Business Journal recently published the news that Lane Finch, a partner in Swift Currie’s Birmingham office, was appointed vice chair of the Defense Research Institute’s American Law Institute Insurance Task Force.
- 05.11.2017
In an article published in Law360 on May 4, 2017, Swift Currie attorneys David M. Atkinson and Jonathan J. Kandel were mentioned for successfully arguing that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals should uphold a district court decision, which affirmed that Mendakota Insurance Co. did not act in bad faith by failing to accept an offer to settle a wrongful death claim.
- 05.11.2017
In an article published on May 9, 2017, in Law360, Swift Currie partner David Atkinson and associate Jonathan Kandel were mentioned for the argument they made in a proposed amicus brief that was filed on behalf of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
- 03.20.2017
In an effort to help Trees Atlanta "protect and improve Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating," Swift Currie employees and family members joined Trees Atlanta this past Saturday, March 18, to plant trees in Kirkwood.
- 03.20.2017
In an effort to help Trees Atlanta "protect and improve Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating," Swift Currie employees and family members joined Trees Atlanta this past Saturday, March 18, to plant trees in Kirkwood.