Dennis, Corry, Porter & Smith, L.L.P. was formed by Robert E. Corry Jr. and R. Clay Porter in 1985 for the express purpose of defending motor carriers and truck insurers. Prior to that time, Mr. Corry practiced with Douglas Dennis, who began his legal career in 1938 after graduating from Emory University School of Law. Mr. Corry joined Mr. Dennis in 1964 and the two regularly represented motor carriers and their insurers until Mr. Dennis’ retirement in 1983. Mr. Porter joined them in the practice of law in 1979 upon his graduation from Emory University School of Law.

After graduating from the University of Georgia, Grant B. Smith joined the firm in 1987 and became partner in 1994. Scott W. McMickle attended law school at the University of Florida, joined the firm in 1995, and became partner in 1999. After practicing for several years at an insurance defense firm, Raymond J. Kurey joined DCPS in 1995 and became partner in 1999. John D. Dixon graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1996, immediately joined DCPS, and became partner in January of 2002. Stephanie Collings Patel was a Law Clerk in the Superior Court of DeKalb County for nearly three years before joining the firm in 1999. Ms. Patel became partner in January of 2003. Kevin Branch practiced law in Charlotte, North Carolina for several years before moving to Atlanta and joining the firm in 2001. Mr. Branch became a partner in 2006.