Matt Covington, an attorney in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, was recently featured in the NC Lawyers Weekly article “Legislators move swiftly to override workers’ comp ruling.” Matt discusses a recent law that affects workers’ compensation in North Carolina and how the law will impact a recent state Supreme Court decision.
Roy Pettigrew, an attorney in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, spoke recently at the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys 40th Annual Meeting and Seminar. On June 17, Roy served as a panelist for the discussion entitled “Liens: How To Get Them and How to Deal With Them.”
Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) today announced that Katelyn Babson has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as an associate attorney with the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.
Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) today announced that Charles Hicks has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as an associate attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.
Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) today announced that Jake Stewart has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as an associate attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.
Michael Connell, Of Counsel with Cranfill Sumner LLP, will be a featured speaker at the Bobbitt Inn of Court January meeting. On Jan. 18, Connell will speak about his experience as part of the musical group The Connells and provide his perspective as a musician and performer. The Connells has recorded eight albums and toured worldwide.
Michael Connell recently received the “President’s Award of Excellence” from The Wake County Bar Association. The award honors those who’ve shown exemplary and dedicated service to the Lawyers of Wake County.
Roy Pettigrew, an attorney in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, will speak at the North Carolina Industrial Commission’s 21st Annual Education Conference on Oct. 5. Speaking about subrogation, Roy’s presentation is entitled “Workers’ Compensation Subrogation: A Practitioner’s Viewpoint of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-10.2” and is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Amy Pfeiffer is serving as a co-planner of the 2016 NC Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Fall Program which will be held Nov. 18 at the NC Bar Center, Cary. Amy is an attorney in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP.
Buck Copeland, an attorney in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, joined the Speakers Bureau from the N.C. Judicial Branch. The free program provides legal professionals to schools and organizations. The speakers will help educate North Carolinians about the judicial system and why it matters.
The Workers’ Compensation Practice Group of Cranfill Sumner LLP has welcomed Leah Bumgardner and Abney Hudnall as paralegals. Both are based in the firm’s Charlotte office.
J. Greer Vanderberry, Jr., has completed training for Mediator Certification and is now classified as a Certified Mediator with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.
Four attorneys in the Cranfill Sumner LLP Workers’ Compensation Practice Group were featured among the inaugural Best Lawyers Business Edition 2016 Women in the Law list. The attorneys include Leanne Dale, Jennifer Morris Jones, Erin Taylor and Robin Hayes Terry.
Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) will host CE By the Sea in its Wilmington office. The half-day seminar will be held May 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Complimentary CE Credit is available for Workers’ Comp Adjusters (3 hours) and Human Resources Professionals (3 hours – pending).
Benton Toups and Jennifer Morris Jones will present “Cutting Costs in Workers’ Comp: Some Practical Considerations” at the North Carolina Association of Self-Insurers conference in Wrightsville Beach. The conference entitled “Cutting Costs in Workers’ Comp: New Thoughts on an Old Nemesis” is scheduled for March 30-April 1 at the Holiday Inn Resort.