Category Archives: General
HKW Trial Teams Win 2 Verdicts
Congratulations to the trial teams of Doug Kertscher and Julie Burke and Doug Kertscher and Blake Frye for recently winning two large verdicts on behalf of HKW clients totaling over $675,000. The Kertscher/Burke Team won their verdict in Fulton County Superior Court in a case involving a business dispute. The Kertscher/Frye Team won their… Read More »
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today co-published two technical assistance documents that explain how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today co-published two technical assistance documents that explain how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes. One document is for employers; the other is for job applicants and employees. This is the first time that… Read More »
HKW Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers, a Division of Thomson Reuters
Two HKW attorneys were recently recognized by Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters. Martha Decker was also chosen as a Rising Star.
The Vanderbilt Lawyer magazine has recognized alumnus Steve Hill as a leader in the practice of law in its latest “View from the Top” …
The Vanderbilt Lawyer magazine has recognized alumnus Steve Hill as a leader in the practice of law in its latest “View from the Top” at http://law.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/lawyer-winter/top3.htm.
Doug Kertscher and Jenny Calvert win order from federal Court granting conditional certification of class of truck drivers who were not paid overtime.
Doug Kertscher and Jenny Calvert win order from federal Court granting conditional certification of class of truck drivers who were not paid overtime.
Doug Kertscher and Blake Frye win order from Northern District of Georgia denying Defendant’s motion for summary judgment in Americans with Disabilities Act case…
Doug Kertscher and Blake Frye win order from Northern District of Georgia denying Defendant’s motion for summary judgment in Americans with Disabilities Act case, involving client with knee and ankle injuries who was fired from his job.
Doug Kertscher wins $545,000 arbitration verdict in employment contract dispute.
Doug Kertscher wins $545,000 arbitration verdict in employment contract dispute.
HKW Attorneys Volunteer at CHOA Parade
Scott Wharton and Doug Kertscher recently volunteered in the Distinguished Clown Corp, a crowd favorite at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Annual Christmas Parade. This marked the 11th year Scott has participated and the 2nd year for Doug. As part of the service project, the firm made a donation in support of the great… Read More »
Three HKW Attorneys Named to 2013 List of Georgia’s Legal Elite
Congratulations to Steve Hill, Scott Wharton and Rob Joseph for being named to this year’s list of Georgia’s Legal Elite. Selection is based solely on the votes of other attorneys in the State and published by Georgia Trend Magazine. To see the digital version, please click here. Great job!
Hagar’s House Service Project
Special thanks to Hagar’s House for the opportunity to volunteer at their emergency shelter and assessment center this weekend. Attorneys from HKW and their family members cooked and served dinner to women and their children who are working through difficult times.
