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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.

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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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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.

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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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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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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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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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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).

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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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.

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce partner Richie Foster has joined the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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.

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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.

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