Meredith Hobbs
Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.
May 11, 2020 | Daily Report Online
For Solos and Small Firms, COVID-19 Impairs Business Across Range of PracticesFrom criminal defense and personal injury to family law and business litigation, survey respondents report a slowdown in cases due to court closures and clients conserving cash.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
May 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Hall Booth Opens Miami Outpost Focused on Medical Malpractice, Liability DefenseThe three-lawyer office has room to expand, said firm managing partner Alex Booth. With the Miami outpost, Hall Booth now has about 230 lawyers in 19 offices.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
May 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
From Masks to Staggered Staffing, Firm Leaders Plan Reopening—But Aren't RushingSeveral law firm leaders said it's still too risky to bring people back to the office, but they are busy planning how to adapt offices for maximal public safety.
By Meredith Hobbs
9 minute read
May 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Eversheds Cuts Compensation, Furloughs Staff as Firm Prepares for Less Work AheadThe firm's U.S. co-chair said demand was good in early 2020, but "as we look at the economic news and listen to our clients, we are planning for future reductions in work."
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
May 05, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Program Offers Law Students Virtual Internships With Georgia JudgesAna Maria Martinez, president of the Georgia Latino Law Foundation, said she got the idea after reading stories about canceled summer associate programs. "I woke up thinking, 'What can we [in the court system] do?'"
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
April 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Holland & Knight Adds 3-Partner ERISA Team—and Other 'On the Move' NewsSeveral Atlanta plaintiffs firms have also made new hires, including Shiver Hamilton, The Mabra Law Firm and Beasley Allen.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
April 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Littler to Cut Pay for Lawyers and Staff Amid 'Financial Uncertainty'Equity shareholders will take a 20% pay reduction, while other lawyers and staff will see compensation cuts ranging from 4% to 15%.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
April 27, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta Firms Promoted Another Large Partner Class, But Men Still Outnumber WomenBess Hinson, a new equity partner at Morris Manning, said taking risks in pursuing an emerging practice area made a difference in her path to partnership.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
April 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Smaller Law Firms Seeking PPP Loan Relief Are Still WaitingOut of 10 firms contacted by the Daily Report, only one Atlanta firm had actually received PPP funds, just before Congress approved a second funding round.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
April 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online
How Do Atlanta Firms Stack Up in Am Law 100 Rankings?Five Atlanta-based firms made the list, led by King & Spalding and Alston & Bird, for a total of 32 Am Law 100 firms with locations in the city.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
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