Tristan Armer Recognized as 2024 “Ben Kilborn” South Alabama Volunteer Lawyer of the Year
On December 13, 2024, at the Mobile Bar Association annual Christmas luncheon, HSBA attorney Tristan R. Armer, was recognized by the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program as the 2024 Ben Kilborn Volunteer Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Armer was selected by the SAVLP in recognition of pro-bono work he performed for a client referred by SAVLP. Mr. Armer represented a retired Vietnam Veteran in a fight to keep his home. The client paid faithfully for many years until his seller passed away – leaving no information on how to continue making...
read moreSteinberger Selected as Mid-South Super Lawyer
Karl R. Steinberger has been selected as a 2024 Mid South Super Lawyer because he has demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and particularly the fields of workers’ compensation and employment law. He has received this honor that is limited to no more than 5% of the attorneys within the state of Mississippi. Super Lawyer recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selection process is rigorous and results in third party validation of their professional accomplishments. This is the twelfth...
read moreStephen Burrow Selected for Mid-South Super Lawyers
For the ninth consecutive year, Stephen Burrow has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer for demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and particularly in the field of business litigation. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. This designation is limited to five percent of all Mississippi attorneys. The selection process is rigorous and results in third party validation of attorney’s professional accomplishments. For further information about Super Lawyers, visit...
read moreTristan Armer Presenting at Gulf Coast Human Resource Association
Tristan R. Armer, partner with HSBA, PA., is the featured speaker at the Gulf Coast Human Resource Association’s December Meeting. He will address “Notable Dumpster Fires from 2024” and a look into a few employment law issues for 2025 which will be impactful to the workplace. He is always an entertaining speaker who puts a good bit of humor into his presentation. Human Resource professionals are encouraged to come laugh, learn and join GCHRA. For details on time, date and location, click here: ...
read moreMyra Cunningham Graduates Leadership Jackson County
On November 7th, 2024, HSBA’s associate, Myra A. Cunningham, graduated from the 34th annual leadership program of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Jackson County is a year-long program designed to identify, educate, and motivate existing and emerging leaders to become involved in the future of Jackson County, Mississippi. Courses focus on community awareness and building leadership skills. The group is sought from all segments of government, industry, education, small business, health care, financial, professional, and...
read moreNEW CASE ON EME EXPENSES IN INTERVENTIONS
Karl Steinberger, attorney at HSBA, PA., and with forty (40+) years of experience representing Employers & Carriers in worker’s compensation cases analyzed a new opinion from the Mississippi Supreme Court. His analysis – “If you have been including the costs of EME’s and second opinions in liens asserted on behalf of the Intervenor in Third Party claims, you were correct but now you are wrong.” In a case decided on May 30, 2024, the claimant, Ms. Brent, was injured in the course of her employment. She and her...
read moreJimmy Heidelberg Appointed Board Trustee of Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning
Jimmy Heidelberg, a partner with Heidelberg Steinberger Burrow & Armer, P.A., was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to serve as a Trustee of the Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning Board. Mississippi Inst. of Higher Learning The Board of Trustees is the constitutional governing body responsible for the oversight of Mississippi’s eight public Institutions of Higher Learning. The IHL is responsible for demonstrating accountability to the people of Mississippi for the operation of the eight distinct Mississippi universities. In...
read moreJimmy Heidelberg Re-Appointed to the Mississippi Oil & Gas Board
Jimmy Heidelberg was appointed by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann for a fifth term on the Mississippi Oil & Gas Board, Board of Directors. Heidelberg was first appointed by Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, twice by then Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and re-appointed to the fifth term by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. This very important position serves a governmental entity that regulates drilling and the production of oil and gas within the State of Mississippi. “I am grateful for Lt. Governor Hosemann in re-appointing me to the Mississippi Oil &...
read moreFirm Wins an Appeal for Client at the Mississippi Court of Appeals
HSBA-PA Attorneys Tristan R. Armer and Myra A. Cunningham represented the Employer & Carrier in the appeal of a denied worker’s compensation claim. The case involves the ‘coming and going’ rule, exceptions to the rule and the fact test of deviation. Mr. Armer defended the employer and carrier in trial before the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission and obtained a favorable decision for his clients. Mr. Armer and Ms. Cunningham then briefed the case to the Mississippi Court of Appeals after the claimant...
read moreStephen Burrow Reappointed to Mississippi Ethics Commission
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph recently reappointed Stephen W. Burrow as a member of the Mississippi Ethics Commission for another four-year term. This is Stephen’s second term on the Commission, where he will serve through November 2027. The Mississippi Ethics Commission is a state agency charged with enforcement of the Ethics in Government Act, Open Meetings Act, and Public Records Act. The eight-member commission is appointed by the Chief Justice, Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House of...
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