Nall & Miller partner Mark Lefkow recently won a motion to dismiss for a correctional healthcare client in a wrongful death action.  The facts underlying the case took place on a jail mental health ward.  An inmate was killed by his cellmate, and the inmate’s surviving relative claimed that [...]

On November 30, 2016, the Georgia Supreme Court in CertainTeed Corp. v. Fletcher, 794 S.E.2d 641 (2016), found that a manufacturer of asbestos-laden water pipes had no duty to warn the daughter of a man who worked with the pipes. The plaintiff daughter alleged that she contracted malignant [...]

In a medical malpractice case tried in Fulton County State Court, the plaintiff claimed the defendant physician performed an improper procedure which resulted in unnecessary and debilitating complications and injuries.  On January 12, 2017, the jury vindicated the defendant physician when it [...]

Partner Mike Hostetter and Associate Mike Davis recently won summary judgment for a mental health care facility in Clayton County State Court in a case involving a death of a potential patient. The Plaintiffs, the Decedent’s parents, alleged the facility was negligent in allowing their adult [...]

Partner Clinton Fletcher recently achieved a favorable arbitration award on behalf of a vehicle financing company.  Claimant sought damages under Georgia’s Motor Vehicle Sales Financing Act, Fair Business Practices Act, and the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.  After hearing evidence from all [...]

Nall & Miller Partner Amanda Matthews was invited to present recently at the “Trucking and Transportation Regulations, Liability and Litigation” seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Matthews presented on the topics, “Trucking/Transportation Company [...]

Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that (1) a claim against a physician for altering a patient’s prescription sounded in professional negligence, but (2) a claim against the medical practice for failing to properly handle on call responsibilities by verifying whether a patient had a [...]

Nall & Miller is proud to announce that partner Matt Boyer has been nominated by his peers as one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite for 2016.  This is the second consecutive year that Mr. Boyer has earned this distinction.

Partner Laura Eschleman was invited to address physicians at the annual Heartland Foot & Ankle Conference.  The conference took place from September 28, 2016 through October 1, 2016 at the Des Moines Marriott – Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa.  The Heartland Foot & Ankle Conference is a [...]

For the 5th year in a row, Nall & Miller held its annual Chili Cook-off Championship.  Guest judges The Honorable Susan Edlein and her staff attorney Lisa Liang tasted eight wonderful chilis, prepared by N&M attorneys and staff, but ultimately awarded the Lady Sammons’ Pot to [...]