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Hawkins Parnell & Young argued in the Supreme Court of Georgia for a law firm client against attempts to broaden the statute of limitations on malpractice claims. Senior partner Christine Mast argued the case and was assisted in the briefing by appellate specialist Robert Gilbreath. In the underlying case, restaurant franchisee David Titshaw alleged poor legal advice by two law firms led him …

We are pleased to announce that Huie partner Paul Malek is among the top legal talent featured in the Birmingham Business Journal’s (BBJ) “Best of the Bar” for 2024. Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” award recognizes honorees as the best and brightest from the Magic City’s legal scene. Representing a wide array of legal disciplines, they are chosen for their exceptional achievements…

BTI Consulting Group recognized Hawkins Parnell & Young among firms outperforming on client service in its 2024 BTI Client Service A-Team report. This is the first year the firm has been included in the rankings. BTI Client Service A-Team 2024 draws on data collected from top legal decision-makers at organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue from an annual survey of general counsel. BT…

Jacob C. Lehman and Michael G. Balabon obtained the successful dismissal of a Plaintiff’s Petition for Certification to the Supreme Court of New Jersey in a lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract against their client, a National Marine and Vehicle Brokerage firm. The appeal concerned  Plaintiff’s challenge to the validity of a forum selection clause in a contract executed between the partie…

Hawkins Parnell & Young successfully defended their client in plaintiff's appeal from a defense verdict in which they sought approximately $85 million from a jury. In April 2023, Hawkins Parnell obtained a defense verdict and judgment that the plaintiff take nothing in the trial of Leonard Olson, as Executor of the Estate of Gary D. Olson in the Superior Court of Washington in King County. Th…

Kochhar & Co. is pleased to announce its role as a legal advisor to the Spectris Group, a global leader in high-tech precision instrumentation and controls, in the Indian leg of its strategic divestiture of the Red Lion Controls business to HMS Networks. The transaction involved the transfer of the Red Lion Controls division from Spectris Technologies Private Limited to HMS Industrial Network…

Huie partner Bart Cannon and associates Meredith Maitrejean and Brian Donald recently obtained summary judgment related to all claims on behalf of an automobile manufacturer. The lawsuit involved claims related to a van that Plaintiff previously had upfitted for use as an ambulance in its emergency medical services business. After presenting the vehicle to an authorized dealership for various tra…

In a strategic move designed to enhance its corporate transactional, advisory, and governance capabilities, Morris James is proud to announce the formation of its new Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice, marking a significant enhancement in the firm's service offerings. The foundation of this strategic expansion results from the integration of three seasoned corporate and M&amp…

Charniece Rollie, Baker Sterchi’s Kansas City Office Administrator, has been chosen to join a DEI Certificate of Mastery & Capstone Program titled "Strategies for Promoting and Fostering a World-Class Culture of Inclusion." A collaboration between the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (GKCCC) and Authentico, the program spans 16 months and includes an academic curriculum, capstone projec…

DSM Avocats à la Cour ALFA International's member firm in Luxembourg, has been recognized as one of the leading business law practices in Luxembourg. For further information on the firm's rankings across various sectors and to read testimonials from key clients, please click HERE.…