TDLA recently learned that its fourth president, Mac Edward Robinson, Sr., died on September 11, 2014.  TDLA wishes to express its condolences to Mr. Robinson's family.  The following obituary is reprinted from TBA Today:

Mac Edward Robinson, Sr., Age 85 of Nashville, TN, passed away on September 11, 2014. Born on August 18, 1929, he is preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Florence Stalls Robinson, and his beloved wife, Margaret Hicks Brady Robinson. He is survived by children, Mac E. Robinson, Jr. and Lee Robinson; sister, Jean Langdon and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Mac is also survived by special friends, Dinah Lanier, caregiver and longtime family friend, and Jeff Brown, who provided so much assistance over the years.

Mac graduated from Clarksville High School and was a member of the All State Football team. He graduated from Vanderbilt University where he also had a notable four year football career of which he was very proud and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. After receiving his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School, he was admitted to the Tennessee Bar Association in 1956 and practiced law in Nashville for nearly 50 years. Mac was a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Federation of Insurance Counsel and the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association. He was a member of Belle Meade Country Club, The City Club, Cedar Creek Yacht Club and Lions Head Homeowners Association.

Mac loved to travel, play golf, hunt and he fulfilled one of his many dreams in 1972 with a six week safari hunting trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Known as "Big Mac", he always enjoyed a good story, a good laugh and socializing with friends and family. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at Hillsboro Church of Christ, 5800 Hillsboro Rd., Nashville at 6 p.m., with visitation from 4 - 6 p.m. prior to the service. A private inurnment will be held later at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Nashville Humane Association or to Vanderbilt University.

TDLA congratulates Amanda Waddell and  Marty Phillips on their recent defense verdict.  To learn more about this verdict involving a reduction of hip dislocation (post hip implant three weeks prior) resulting in a femoral fracture, go to the members only section/verdicts and select either medical practice or orthopedic.

DRI has announced that TDLA President, Brad Box, is the recipient of its 2014 Fred H. Sievert Award.  This award honors an individual who, as president of a state or local defense organization, has made a significant contribution toward achieving the goals and objectives of the organized defense bar.

The formal award presentation will be held in San Francisco during the DRI Annual Meeting.  If you would like to be in attendance to see Brad presented with the award, you will need to purchase tickets for the Awards Luncheon where Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour will also speak.  (Vernice is America's first African-American female combat pilot.)

Way to go, Brad -- and keep up the great work!

TDLA learned today that former TDLA President, R. Hunter Cagle, died on March 4, 2014.  Those of us who met Hunter really appreciated his kind demeanor and enjoyed his caring nature.  Our condolences to his wife, Judy, who always provided great support to TDLA; they would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on March 18.  

Congratulations to Kay Anderson on her recent defense victory.  To read more about the matter, the information from DRI's publication is available on this website under Members/Verdicts and the categories of "Medical Malpractice", "Rheumatoid Arthritis" and "Statute of Limitations".

Congratulations to Terry Adkins on his recent defense victory.  To read more about this matter, the information from DRI's publication is available on this website under Members/Verdicts and the category "Auto".

TDLA is more than happy to share your defense victories with the membership.