Defense strategists and trial lawyers

Hawkins Parnell & Young is ranked #39 among U.S. law firms in The American Lawyer’s 2019 Diversity Scorecard.

Hawkins Parnell & Young was named the “Mid-Size Firm of the Year” by the Atlanta Bar Association.

In a food poisoning case, Hawkins Parnell & Young secured a dismissal in trial followed by a victory on the appeal. The Supreme Court of New Jersey denied the petition to appeal the dismissal.

As a trial lawyer for more than 35 years, John brings extensive experience representing government entities and corporations from the manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is pleased to announce the election of Edward P. Abbot and Catherine E. Goldhaber as equity partners.

Ranelle Meroney secured a defense victory for H-E-B after a three day trial in Waco, Texas. The case involved allegations of employee negligence resulting in catastrophic injuries to a customer.

Claire Weglarz secured a defense verdict after a two-week trial in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The client, a sealing product manufacturer, was the only remaining defendant at trial. 

Hawkins Parnell & Young secured a complete defense verdict in a lemon law case for a major manufacturer of automobiles in the Superior Court of California for Placer County.

A recent boost in cosmetics litigation, especially related to talcum powder, has reinvigorated a debate about the breadth of the U.S. FDA’s authority over cosmetic products and their ingredients.

After a two and a half week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, Hawkins Parnell & Young obtained an extremely favorable verdict for a major automobile manufacturer defendant.

A.G. Rhodes is one of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofits and a leader in senior care, providing therapy and rehabilitation services, short-term recovery and long-term care.

Todd brings more than 35 years of experience representing prominent corporations in high-stakes product liability, toxic tort, and commercial litigation. He has tried more than 50 cases to jury verdict throughout the U.S.