Month: December 2019
Week in Review
Here is a snapshot of the cases filed by Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Goldfarb LLC in the past few weeks:
November 22, 2019
Cason v. AT&T Mobility Services, LLC
- Filed by Temple D. Trueblood in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Northeastern division
- Civil Action No.: 5:19-cv-1902
- Type of case: Employment, ADA, Sex Discrimination, FMLA, Retaliation
Fron v. Polyone Corporation, et al
- Filed by Rocco Calamusa, Jr. and Kevin W. Jent in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Southern Division
- Civil Action No.: 2:19-cv-1910
- Type of case: Employment, Sex Discrimination, Equal Pay
November 25, 2019
Cotton, et al v. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc., et al
- Filed by Robert J. Camp in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Western Division
- Civil Action No.: 7:19-cv-1925
- Type of case: Employment, FMLA, ADA, Race Discrimination
December 6, 2019
Busby, et al v. Flowers Food Inc., et al
- Filed by Rocco Calamusa, Jr. and Kevin W. Jent in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Southern Division
- Civil Action No.: 2:19-cv-1971
- Type of case: Employment, FLSA
December 10, 2019
Morrison v. G&S Glass & Supply, Inc.
- Filed by Rocco Calamusa, Jr. and Kevin W. Jent in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Southern Division
- Civil Action No.: 2:19-cv-1990
- Type of case: Employment, FLSA
Williams v. United States Pipe and Foundry Company LLC
- Filed by Samuel Fisher and Sidney M. Jackson in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Southern Division
- Civil Action No.: 2:19-cv-1993
- Type of case: Employment, FMLA, Retaliation
King v. Snelson, et al
- Filed by Samuel Fisher and Sidney M. Jackson in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Southern Division
- Civil Action No.: 2:19-cv-1994
- Type of case: Civil Rights
December 11, 2019
Khalil Williams, Petitioner v. Housing Opportunities for Persons with Exceptionalities
- Filed by Jon C. Goldfarb in the United States Supreme Court
- Civil Action No.: 19-745
- Type of case: Employment, Race Discrimination, Termination
Happy Holidays from Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb!
Last week WCPFG lawyers volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to help build two homes for families in need. We had a great time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity while learning new skills along the way.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities and the lawyers at WCPFG are happy to have contributed to such an important aspect of our community.
WCPFG wishes you a very happy holiday!
To learn more about how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity click here.
Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb Awarded $1.25 Million Jury Verdict in Car Wreck Case
Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb lawyer Craig Lowell and Brent Crumpton of the Brent L. Crumpton, PC were assisted by Steven Mezrano and Bruce Romeo of the Mezrano firm in recently securing a plaintiff verdict.
The case involved a car wreck where our client suffered a concussion and traumatic brain injury. The jury returned a verdict of $1.25 million.
WCPFG is proud of the hard work and dedication Craig Lowell, Brent Crumpton, Steven Mezrano, and Bruce Romeo put in for our client.
The lawyers at WCPFG understand that justice is real, and that a determined advocate and a skilled litigator can make the difference between winning and losing a lawsuit.
To learn more about Craig Lowell and his practice areas click here.
Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Goldfarb is pleased to announce that D.G. Pantazis, Jr. has been nominated for Place 3 on the Birmingham Bar Association Executive Committee! WCPFG proudly supports D.G. in his nomination and would appreciate your support as well.
HOW TO VOTE
On-line voting for 2020 Executive Committee candidates begins at 4:00 pm on December 5, 2019 and ends at 5:00 pm on December 12, 2019. In-person voting will be held at the Bar Center from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on December 13, 2019.
Per the BBA, please note the following voting instructions:
- To vote on-line in the elections, please log in to your BBA Profile at www.birminghambar.org during the voting period. Click "Sign In" at the top right-hand corner of the home page.
- Once you have signed in, you will be taken to your member profile. If you are not redirected, click "Member Profile" at the top of the page. There, you will see a link to vote in the BBA Officer Election. You will also see a link to a list of all candidates, including photos and candidate bios.
- A complete list of all the exceptional candidates and their biographies (click on their picture) can be found on the BBA website.
ABOUT D.G. PANTAZIS JR.
“In short, I care deeply about the BBA, its membership, and the role the BBA plays in engendering collegiality, fellowship, and professionalism among all of our association’s members. It has been a great joy to work with the BBA’s elected and organizational leadership during my time as a member, and I now ask for your support so I can continue that work on the Executive Committee.” – D.G. Pantazis, Jr.
LEGAL PRACTICE
I am a partner at Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb, LLC. Since 2010, my practice has focused exclusively on plaintiff litigation. I routinely handle class action, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and civil rights lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the United States. I currently possess an AV Preeminent rating and high ethical standing designation according to Martindale Hubbell.
EDUCATION
University of Alabama School of Law Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Juris Doctor
Emory University Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, Minor in Linguistics
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Alabama State Bar Diversity in the Profession Committee (2019-2020)
- Housing Authority Birmingham District Commissioner (2019)
- Birmingham Bar Association Membership Forum Co-Chair (2019)
- Birmingham Bar Foundation Executive Board (2017-2019)
- Alabama State Bar Association Leadership Forum Class 14 (2018)
- Birmingham Bar Association Diversity Committee (2017)
- Birmingham Bar Young Lawyers Section Executive Board (2012-16); President (2016); President Elect (2015); Vice President Social (2013-14)
- Birmingham Bar Association Future Leaders Forum (2013)
- Indian Springs School Alumni Council Member (2012-17); President (2015-2017); Outstanding Alumnus Chair (2013-15)
- Young Professionals Birmingham Board Member (2011-12); President (2012)
- American Cancer Society Junior Executive Board (2011-12)
- Girl Scouts of America Birmingham Role Model (2013)
- B-Metro Magazine Rising Star in the Legal Profession (2012)
- Birmingham Greek Orthodox Festival Volunteer (1998-2019)
Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, & Goldfarb Recognized as "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Goldfarb LLC ranks as one of the 2020 “Best Law Firms” by the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. In Birmingham, WCPFG ranks in tier 1, in the following practice areas:
- Civil Rights Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Labor Law – Union
- Litigation - Labor & Employment
The 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
WCPFG is honored to be recognized by both clients and peers for professional excellence. Achieving a tiered ranking indicates a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal experience.
The 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings are published on the U.S. News & World Report website at https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.
