April 13, 2026. Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex, a trial firm defending the Southeast, is proud to announce that it obtained several favorable trial results for its clients in the first quarter of 2026. The firm prevailed in every case it took to trial in the first quarter. In addition, the firm successfully won several dispositive motions and defended a grant of summary judgment on appeal.
“These results reflect the firm’s trial-ready approach and the disciplined methodology our attorneys bring to every case,” said managing partner Joseph Kaiser. “We prepare each matter with the expectation that it may be decided in the courtroom, and that preparation is what drives strong outcomes for our clients.”
The favorable results were achieved through the collaborative efforts of multiple partners and associate attorneys, underscoring the strength and breadth of GMKE’s trial team. The cases spanned motor vehicle accidents and premises liability matters, demonstrating the firm’s versatile trial capabilities. The firm’s results are based on both jury verdicts and motion practice, as noted below.
- Secured a verdict in the State Court of Barrow County, Georgia that was significantly below the plaintiff’s jury demand and the previous settlement offer.
- Successfully defended a grant of Summary Judgment on appeal in the Georgia Court of Appeals.
- Won a defense-friendly verdict in Gwinnett County Superior Court.
- Obtained Summary Judgment in favor of clients in Gwinnett County State Court, prevailing on two separate dispositive motions.
- Achieved a Motion to Dismiss in a 2022 motor vehicle injury case in Fulton County State Court.
- Won a full defense verdict in a jury trial in Cherokee County State Court.
These first quarter results reinforce GMKE’s reputation as a firm that is dedicated to pursuing favorable outcomes for clients in both high-stakes litigation and complex defense matters.
In its home state of Georgia, GMKE has gone to trial in 30 counties and handled cases in an additional 99 counties. In Tennessee, the firm has tried cases in three counties and handled cases in an additional 38 counties. The attorneys in the Alabama office have tried cases in 28 counties and handled cases in 39 counties.
As a disclaimer, the firm notes that every case is different. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Any clients named in these matters are with permission. Additional information is available on the GMKE website.
About Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex
Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex LLC is a Georgia-based insurance defense law firm with an extensive record of trying cases and obtaining results. The firm’s litigators have handled more than 565 trials across the states of Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.
GMKE concentrates its practice in the areas of motor vehicle liability, premises liability, trucking claims, commercial defense litigation, as well as insurance coverage and declaratory judgments. In 2023, GMKE launched Sugarloaf ADR, a full-service alternative dispute resolution provider operating in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Partners and senior partners have extensive experience working as in-house counsel at one of the largest personal line insurance companies in the country. As a result, firm members bring a deep understanding of claims management priorities to every case. Details are available online at https://gmke.law/ and https://sugarloafadr.com/.
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