William Mills and Stewart Fisher Selected for 2012 Best Lawyers in America
William S. Mills and Stewart W. Fisher have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Selection is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising nearly 4 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Bill Mills was selected in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Stewart Fisher was selected in the area of Employment Law – Individuals. For three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.
STEWART FISHER SELECTED FOR 2011 SUPER LAWYERS BUSINESS EDITION
Stewart W. Fisher was selected for inclusion in the 2011 Super Lawyers Business Edition in the area of Labor and Employment. The magazine will be published in September, 2011.
WILLIAM MILLS AN “ADVOCATE” IN NCAJ EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
William S. Mills was recently granted the status of “Advocate” in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Educational Achievement Program. This program recognizes NCAJ members for their commitment to improving trial skills and understanding of the law as a means of better serving their clients.
CARLOS MAHONEY TEACHES AT NORTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE VOIR DIRE CLE
On April 8, 2011, Carlos E. Mahoney presented insights at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice jury selection “Voir Dire Trial Skills: Putting Theory Into Practice” continuing legal education program in Cary. Mr. Mahoney played the role of a “Live Trial” lawyer, demonstrating voir dire techniques for the CLE attendees. He is a frequent presenter at CLE programs addressing trial skills.
Court of Appeals affirms jury verdict obtained by Carlos Mahoney
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently affirmed a jury verdict obtained by Carlos Mahoney on behalf of the Firm’s client in the case of In re Will of Baitschora, __ N.C. App. __, 700 S.E.2d 50 (2010). In the case, a Durham County jury set aside the contested will in 2008 on the grounds of undue influence.
Carlos Mahoney elected to ACLU National Board
Carlos Mahoney was elected on March 18, 2011 to serve as North Carolina’s representative on the ACLU National Board of Directors. He recently completed a two-year term as President of the ACLU of North Carolina.
William Mills, Stewart Fisher, and Robert Glenn recognized as North Carolina “Super Lawyers” and Carlos Mahoney and Jessica Leaven recognized as North Carolina “Rising Stars”
All of Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney’s attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2011 in a recent study by Law & Politics magazine. The findings are published in the February 2011 edition of the North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine.
GMFM’s 2011 “Super Lawyers” are:
- William S. Mills in the practice area of Plaintiff Personal Injury law.
- Stewart W. Fisher in the practice area of Employment & Labor law.
- Robert B. Glenn, Jr. in the practice area of Plaintiff Personal Injury law.
GMFM’s 2011 “Rising Stars” are:
- Carlos E. Mahoney in the practice area of General Litigation.
- Jessica E. Leaven in the practice area of Employment & Labor law.
In addition, Stewart Fisher was named to the list of the Top 100 attorneys in North Carolina.
Law & Politics selects lawyers for “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” (a list of top lawyers who are 40 years old or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less) by conducting a multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation by Law & Politics’ attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check. A more detailed description of the selection process is available at superlawyers.com.
National Class Action Case against Embarq is Certified in Federal Court
Stewart W. Fisher is pleased to announce a ruling in a Federal Employment Class Action. The case is Fulghum, et al. v. Embarq Corporation, et al., 07-CV-2602 in the US District Court for the District of Kansas. Judge Eric Melgren ruled that the retirees of Embarq can proceed as a class in a nationwide class action to attempt to recover the medical insurance, life insurance, and pharmacy benefits that were cut-off in July, 2007. Plaintiffs are suing for violation of the federal retirement law (ERISA) and for age discrimination. About 13,000 retirees nationwide will now join the lawsuit. Read more in the Raleigh News and Observer.
Stewart Fisher to speak about Severance Agreements for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Stewart W. Fisher will speak about Negotiation of Severance Agreements at a continuing legal education program at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice in Raleigh on February 4, 2011. Mr. Fisher is a frequent speaker across North Carolina on the topic of employment law and the litigation of claims on behalf of employees.
William S. Mills and Stewart W. Fisher selected by the American Association of Trial Lawyers for inclusion in the top 100 trial attorneys in North Carolina
William S. Mills and Stewart W. Fisher were both recently inducted into the American Trial Lawyers Association for inclusion in the top 100 trial lawyers in North Carolina. The Association is a national organization composed of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. It is the mission of The American Trial Lawyers Association to promote excellence in the legal profession through practical educational programs, networking opportunities, and legal publications that deal with current issues facing The American Trial Lawyer. For more information about membership criteria go to The American Trial Lawyers Association.
