Defense strategists and trial lawyers

Hawkins Parnell & Young is a national defense litigation firm. Our 250-strong litigation team will work with you to develop a winning defense strategy and, if necessary, bring cases to verdict in all 50 states.

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Trials

1500+

500+ appeals
Attorneys

130

30+ states licensed
Clients

200+

of the Fortune 500

Geography

50 states

We have litigated cases in all 50 states and maintain offices in 10 cities, coast to coast.

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Latest NewsHawkins Parnell & Young Elects Four Equity Partners

Hawkins Parnell & Young is pleased to announce the election of Kathryn S. Whitlock, Barry R. Schirm, Edward R. Ulloa, and Claire C. Weglarz as equity partners.

Latest NewsHawkins Parnell & Young Named 2020 Toxic Tort Law Firm of the Year in Illinois

Hawkins Parnell & Young was selected for the second consecutive year as the Toxic Tort Law Firm of the Year in Illinois.

Latest NewsHawkins Parnell & Young’s Atlanta Office Earns Top Rankings in U.S. News - Best Lawyers

The Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell & Young was recognized in the 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers.

Latest NewsDavid Johanson Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Executive Compensation and Equity Incentivization

David is recognized nationally as a trailblazer in employee benefits and executive compensation, including employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), equity incentive plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation.

Latest NewsClient Dismissed During Indiana Mesothelioma Trial

Claire Weglarz secured an outright dismissal two weeks into trial in a personal injury mesothelioma case pending in Marion County, Indiana. The client, a company that provides mechanical contractor services at industrial and commercial facilities across the nation, was the only remaining defendant at trial.

Latest NewsDefense Verdict in North Carolina Mesothelioma Trial

Ollie Harton secured a defense verdict after a two-week trial in North Carolina federal court in a personal injury mesothelioma case.

Latest NewsDefense Verdict for Automobile Manufacturer in California Consumer Warranty Trial

Ryan Marden and Nina Moreno secured a defense verdict for a major automobile manufacturer in a lemon law case.

Latest NewsHawkins Parnell & Young Among the Top U.S. Law Firms for Diversity

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

Latest NewsHawkins Parnell & Young Elects New Partners

Hawkins Parnell & Young is pleased to announce the election of new partners from the Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco offices.