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Two Cory Watson Attorneys Recognized as NextGen: Law 2021 by Birmingham Business Journal

Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to congratulate two attorneys recognized as “NextGen: Law” for 2021 by The Birmingham Business Journal. The award recognizes Birmingham lawyers for their dedication to serving as leaders in the practice of law as well as their contributions to their respective firms. These two attorneys are part of...

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Cory Watson Welcomes Associate Attorney R. Akira Watson

Cory Watson Attorneys, a national personal injury law firm with offices in Birmingham, Alabama; Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, is proud to welcome R. Akira Watson as a new associate attorney. Akira Watson earned his undergraduate degree in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland before going on to...

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Andy Jones Named to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for Paragard Litigation

Cory Watson attorney R. Andrew Jones has been named to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) for In Re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation; the multidistrict litigation involving serious complications linked to the Paragard IUD. Mr. Jones is one of 17 attorneys appointed by U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May. The PSC will continue...

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Cory Watson Investigates Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of Family of Koby Edwards

Cory Watson, a nationally distinguished personal injury firm, has been retained by the family of Koby Edwards to investigate a wrongful death lawsuit against the Cuthbert Police Department. Koby Edwards was shot to death by two Cuthbert Police Department officers. The following statement is issued on behalf of his family:...

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Cory Watson Ranked in 2021 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to receive top-tier rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition that recognizes four of the firm’s practice areas. Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving...

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Three Cory Watson Attorneys Recognized as NextGen: Rising Stars of Law 2020 by Birmingham Business Journal

Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to congratulate three attorneys recognized as “NextGen Rising Stars of Law” for 2020 by The Birmingham Business Journal. The award recognizes Birmingham lawyers for their dedication to becoming leaders in the practice of law as well as their contributions to their respective firms. These three attorneys...

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Four Cory Watson Attorneys Recognized as Top Women Attorneys by B-Metro

Cory Watson congratulates the four lawyers who were recognized as Top Women Attorneys by B-Metro in the magazine’s August 2020 edition. The feature recognized women across Birmingham who have successful legal practices, as well as a demonstrated commitment to their community and profession. They are part of a deserving group...

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Sixteen Cory Watson Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America 2021

Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for their legal excellence in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.® In addition, Firm Co-Founder and Principal Leila H. Watson was named as a Best Lawyers® 2021 Medical Malpractice “Lawyer of the...

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Cory Watson Attorneys Welcomes Associate Attorney Julianne Zilahy

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to welcome a new associate, Julianne Zilahy, who joins the firm’s Personal Injury section in the Birmingham office. Julianne Zilahy graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2019, where she first discovered a love for advocacy. She externed with...

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$10 Billion Settlement Reached in Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Litigation

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Cory Watson Attorneys, alongside many other plaintiff’s firms, have reached a $10.95 billion settlement with Monsanto on behalf of thousands of Americans who have been diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup, the world’s most popular weed killer. Cory Watson has filed multiple lawsuits on behalf of...

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