Advice is judged by results, not by intentions.
– Cicero, ad Atticum IX, 66 b.c.
Advice is judged by results, not by intentions.
– Cicero, ad Atticum IX, 66 b.c.
RECENT CASE RESULTS
EXCLUSION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EXPERT WITNESS
On March 5, 2026, Atlanta Partners Carrie Christie and Courtney Norton and Atlanta Associate Kerry Pointer prevailed on a motion to exclude an expert vocational
DEFENSE VERDICT IN PRODUCTS LIABILITY CASE
On January 22, 2026, New York Office Attorneys David Rutherford and Diana Mulderig secured a defense verdict following a three-week trial in Elizabeth New Jersey.
SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN CATASTROPHIC AVIATION CRASH
On January 13, 2026 the New York Office obtained summary judgment in a catastrophic aviation crash in the Hudson Valley wherein a Cessna 303 twin-engine
DISMISSAL OF CONSPIRACY, DEFAMATION, AND ALLEGED VIOLATION OFPARENTAL RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHT AND PRIVACY ACT(FERPA) CLAIMS IN MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
On December 3, 2025, Atlanta Partners Carrie Christie, Courtney Norton, and Savannah Wharton won a motion to dismiss in the United States District Court for
DISMISSAL OF MULTI-THEORY LITIGATION UNDER FEDERAL RULE 12(C)
On December 3, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by
DISMISSAL OF PREMISES LIABILITY CASE
On November 20, 2025, Atlanta Partners Carrie Christie and Courtney Norton and Atlanta Associate Tereza Kucerova obtained dismissal of a premises liability case in the
CASE INVOLVING ASSAULT AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY DISMISSED
On September 27, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart obtained a dismissal of a negligent security action pending in Bronx County,
CASE INVOLVING INJURY DURING DANCE RECITAL DISMISSED
On July 9, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart obtained summary judgment dismissing premises liability claims asserted against a family-owned Dance
SUCCESSFUL MOTION TO DISMISS
On March 28, 2024, Atlanta Partners Carrie Christie and Courtney Norton and Atlanta Associate Chastity Marshall won a motion to dismiss in the State Court
COURT DISMISSES CHILD VICTIMS ACT CASE
On March 5, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart obtained summary judgment in a sexual abuse case brought pursuant to New
COURT DISMISSES FEDERAL DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
On February 8, 2024, Partner David Rutherford obtained summary judgment dismissing federal Section 1983 and Rehabilitation Act claims asserted against a school in Manhattan providing
COURT GRANTS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
On February 7, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Carolyn Sartori obtained summary judgment in favor of the Port Authority of New York