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C & Partners Honored by Thomson Reuters
C & M partners Will Cummings and Tray Middlebrooks were named to the 2023 list of Georgia Super Lawyers published by Thomson Reuters. This honor is reserved for only 5% of the state’s practicing attorneys and is based on a patented evaluation process that considers the voting of other attorneys, independent research by the… Read More »
C & M Partners Named Legal Elite
Will Cummings and Tray Middlebrooks were both named to this year’s list of Legal Elite attorneys in Georgia Trend Magazine. This is the 20th year the state’s leading business and politics magazine has recognized lawyers for excellence in the practice of law and 5th consecutive year Will and Tray have earned the honor. To… Read More »
Attorney Hope Ries Joins C & M
We are pleased to announce that attorney Hope Ries has joined Cummings & Middlebrooks, LLP. Hope brings an extensive background in workers’ compensation and personal injury law in addition to a passion for helping clients move past challenging times. For more information about Hope, please click here. Welcome to the Team!
C & M Partners Named to List of Legal Elite
Will Cummings and Tray Middlebrooks were both named to Georgia Trend Magazine’s list of Legal Elite for the fourth consecutive year. This is the 19th year the state’s leading business magazine has recognized lawyers for excellence in the practice of law with honorees being determined solely based on the voting of attorneys practicing in… Read More »
Will Cummings Honored by Thomson Reuters
This month, C & M partner Will Cummings was named to the list of Georgia Super Lawyers for the second time. This honor is reserved for only 5% of the state’s practicing attorneys and is based on a patented evaluation process that considers voting of other attorneys, independent research by the Thomson Reuters editorial… Read More »
Five Steps to Take After a Work Accident
If you suffer an on the job injury, you may be entitled to compensation thanks to our state’s workers’ compensation laws. However, this process can be complex and failing to follow it properly can result in denied claims and denial of benefits that you may desperately need. The start of your claim will influence… Read More »
An Overview of the Workers’ Comp Process
An on the job injury may entitle you to compensation, but filing a workers compensation claim can be a long and complex process. The thought of a legal battle over an injury can be intimidating to many people, particularly those who have never had to deal with a claim before. One of the best… Read More »
What Are My Rights as an Injured Worker?
Employers have an obligation to provide a work environment that is reasonably safe and healthy for their employees. The unfortunate reality, however, is that some employers fail to adhere to this duty, which can result in accidents and injured workers. Workplace accidents can range from broken and fractured bones to catastrophic spinal cord injuries…. Read More »
Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims
The unfortunate reality of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim is that the employers and their insurance providers will deny even the most legitimate claim. Although your claim can be denied for a number of reasons, you can go through an appeals process to ensure that the legitimacy of your claim is noticed and addressed…. Read More »
Labor Department Calls for Study of Federal Role in Workers’ Comp Laws
In the aftermath of changes made to state workers’ compensation laws, the Labor Department is asking for a deeper look into federal oversight and minimum benefits. Nationwide, states have implemented new workers’ compensation laws that have allegedly limited benefits, reduced the chances of successfully applying for benefits, and discourages injured workers from applying for… Read More »
