Lawyering Upward

Dora Hogg’s primary practice area is employment law, representing employers.  Her experience in employment matters includes responding to charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, drafting policy manuals, counseling employers on discipline and terminations, drafting severance and release agreements, providing advice regarding compliance with federal and state law provisions including Title VII, American With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act; and representing employers in employment litigation matters.  In addition to employment law, she also practices railroad law.

David Hymel is a partner on the firm’s litigation team. David has experience in a wide array of practice areas. Since joining Fulcher Hagler out of law school, David has handled cases in medical and dental malpractice, long term care defense, veterinary malpractice, automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death, as well as commercial, construction, and probate litigation, eviction and ejectment, land and lease disputes, and employment law. He has also negotiated asset sales and buy-outs, drafted physician and employment contracts, and advised clients on the impact of business-related state and federal legislation. In every case, David seeks to communicate effectively with his clients to help them understand the bottom line, while conveying a sense of empathy and compassion. He is committed to working hard for every client, giving each matter his full attention and carefully guiding clients through whatever complex legal problems they may face. He seeks practical resolutions to disputes that best serve his clients’ interests and does not back down from a fight.

Nicole DeLoach has committed to upholding liberty and justice throughout her journey to becoming an attorney and is now committed to such for her clients in her role as an associate with Fulcher Hagler’s litigation team. Nicole began her path to litigation when she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a young adult, where she first developed her passion for honor, courage and commitment. After suffering an unfortunate injury that eventually led to her honorable discharge, Nicole set out on a journey to find a new way to serve her country and defend the ideals of our constitution.

Steve has been a member of Fulcher Hagler’s business, estates, and tax group since he joined the firm in 2011. His practice areas include estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care powers, elder law, tax planning, asset protection, family partnerships), estate administration and probate matters (including guardianships and conservatorships), business organizations (LLCs, partnerships, corporations), nonprofit and charitable organizations, business succession planning, business sales and acquisitions, and property matters (including leases, commercial real estate closings, and secured lending transactions).