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  • 2025
    • March
      • How to Handle Breach of Contract Situations
  • 2024
    • September
      • The Benefits of Settling Real Estate Disputes Before the Holidays
      • Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Construction Project: What to Know About Zoning Laws
    • July
      • Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Why You Need an Experienced Real Estate Attorney
    • June
      • Preventing Breach of Contract: Drafting Tips for Airtight Agreements
    • April
      • Land Use & Zoning 101
    • March
      • Eminent Domain & Condemnations: What You Need to Know
      • NOT ONE, NOT TWO, BUT THREE ATTORNEYS NAMED RISING STARS!
      • Navigating Real Estate Litigation: What You Need to Know
    • January
      • The Top Reasons Why Real Estate Litigation Occurs and How To Avoid It
  • 2023
    • December
      • Estate Planning for Blended Families: Navigating the Unique Challenges and Ensuring Fairness
    • October
      • What Are the Key Elements of a Successful Business Contract & How Can a Business Lawyer Assist?
    • September
      • Land Use and Zoning Disputes: Resolving Issues Effectively
    • August
      • Dawson County commissioners decide on rezoning request for 25,000 square feet of medical spaces
      • How Can a Business Lawyer Assist with Commercial Lease Negotiations & Disputes?
    • July
      • What is a Power of Attorney and How Can You Use It?
    • June
      • Damages in Civil Litigation: Evaluating Compensation and Remedies
      • The Role of the Executor in Probate: Responsibilities and Duties in Georgia
    • April
      • Alternative Dispute Resolution in Georgia Civil Litigation: Pros and Cons
      • 3 Common Reasons for Business Partner Disputes
    • February
      • Valid Reasons to Break Your Lease Without Penalty in Georgia
  • 2022
    • December
      • Make Estate Planning a 2023 Priority
    • January
      • Can The Government Make You Sell Your House?
  • 2021
    • December
      • What Homebuyer Mistakes Can You Avoid?
      • What Should You Include in Your Operating Agreement?
    • November
      • What Is the Purpose of Party Walls in Multi-Unit Buildings?
      • What Are Some Important Aspects of Estate Plans?
      • Disciplining Your Employees Without Risking Legal Consequences
      • What Happens If My Landlord Sells My Home?
      • What Are Trust Options for Your Estate?
    • October
      • How Can Establishing Paternity Help My Child Inherit?
      • What Estate Planning Mistakes Should You Avoid?
      • What Should I Consider While Naming a Power of Attorney?
      • What Is an Implied Contract?
      • How to Manage Common Construction Disputes
      • Employee Compensation Is a Vital Area for Employers to Understand
    • September
      • What Benefits Could Be Missed Without an Estate Plan?
      • Estate Planning Considerations for Single Adults
      • As a Single Person, Do You Need an Estate Plan?
      • Tenant Screening Tips for Landlords
      • CEO Must Uphold Fiduciary Duty to Shareholders
    • August
      • What Estate Planning Goals Could a Trust Help With?
      • What Requirements Should Contractors Meet?
      • Holding Builders Accountable for Construction Defects
      • Estranged Children in Estate Planning: Options and Best Practices
      • Fighting Against Eminent Domain Is a Challenging Task
      • Conflict in the Workplace May Cause Unrest and Needs Addressing
      • Mistakes That Could Affect Estate Planning Efforts
    • July
      • Landlords May Have to Take a Tenant to Court over Nonpayment
      • When’s the Last Time You Reviewed Your Estate Plan?
      • Issues That Could Derail Business Contracts and Lead to Disputes
      • Is Long-Term Care Planning a Priority for You?
      • Do’s and Don’ts When Selling a Home
    • June
      • Employer Facing Accusations of Wrongful Termination
      • 3 Common, Lesser-Known Estate Planning Pitfalls
      • Besides Inheritances, What Else Is Critical to Estate Planning?
      • Being a Landlord in Georgia Is Not an Easy Job
      • Top Ways Business Owners Can Prevent Lawsuits
    • May
      • What Happens to an Estate If There Is No Will?
      • Tips for Renewing a Commercial Lease
      • Businesses Must Comply with Privacy Laws Regarding SMS Marketing
      • Homeowners Beware Home Improvement Scammers
      • How to Protect Inheritance from the Risk of Divorce
      • Should a Special Needs Trust Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
      • Contract Dispute Between Roku, Google Affects YouTube TV Users
      • Is a Family Member the Best Fit for an Executor?
      • Mediation Can Be a Good Way to Resolve Business Disputes
    • April
      • What Is Condemnation, and What Does the Process Entail?
      • Do I Need More than a Simple Will?
      • Concerned about Having to Dismiss an Employee? Follow These Tips
      • Tips for Foolproof, Binding Contracts
      • How Georgia Landlords Can Protect Their Interests
    • March
      • Why Estate Planning Can Benefit Every Family
      • Woman Takes Issue with Zoning and Grandfathered Property
      • New Regulations Relating to Short-Term Rentals Passed in Georgia
      • Don’t Let These Compliance Violations Hurt Your Business
      • What to Expect in a Contest over a Deceased Relative’s Will
      • Land Condemnation Must Come with Just Compensation
      • Land Condemnation Must Come with Just Compensation
      • Arbitration May Help Resolve Business Disputes
      • Protect Earnest Money During Real Estate Transactions
      • Estate Planning worth Discussing for Older Engaged Couples
    • February
      • Is It Better to Get a Zoning Variance or to Rezone?
      • Do You Need a Living Will?
      • What Should Be Included in a Nondisclosure Agreement?
      • Details to Consider When Choosing a Trustee
      • The Different Trusts Used in Estate Planning
      • Can a Real Estate Seller Backtrack after Accepting an Offer?
      • When Running a Small Business, Don’t Forget Tax Matters
    • January
      • Approaching Real Estate Disclosures
      • A Partnership Dispute Could Present Need for Dissolution
      • Protecting Digital Assets with Estate Planning
      • Are You a Victim of Neighbor Harassment?
      • Estate Planning with Nontraditional Families
      • Considerations When Getting a Business Loan
      • Ensuring a Business Contract Is Enforceable
      • Planning for the Long-Term Care of a Special Needs Loved One
      • Verbal Contracts Can Have Their Issues
  • 2020
    • December
      • Not Having a Will Can Complicate Probate for Loved Ones
      • Landlord-tenant Dispute: The Bobby Flay Office Space Case
      • The Importance of a Clear Lease Agreement for Student Rentals
      • Reviewing Estate Plans after Moving to Georgia
      • Don’t Let an Ill-worded Contract Negatively Affect Your Business
      • Take Another Look at Traditional Iras During Estate Planning
    • November
      • Is It Time to Update Your Estate Plan?
      • Business Partnership Agreements: Dos and Don’ts
      • Estate Planning for Minor Heirs
    • October
      • Simple Steps to Building a Strong Estate Plan
      • Quiet Title Action Falls Flat Due to No-show in Court
      • How Do You Prepare for a Deposition?
      • Alternative Dispute Resolution for Business Disputes
      • Understand How Easements Affect Property Usage
      • Estate Planning Can Protect Blended Families
    • September
      • Know When to Update an Estate Plan
      • What If Your Georgia Landlord Won’t Make Repairs?
      • Get Started with Estate Planning with These 4 Documents
      • What Are the Top 4 Things You Need to Review in a Job Contract?
    • August
      • Why Should I Create a Digital Will?
      • What Should You Do If Your Neighbor’s Yard Is Overgrown?
      • Is a Competitor Defaming Your Business?
      • Why Living Trusts Could Benefit Your Estate
      • If a Property Isn’t Zoned for Your Business, You May Need Help
      • Can Social Media Help Your Company Fend off Lawsuits?
    • July
      • What Alternatives Do You Have to Litigation over a Dispute?
      • The Role of Guardianships for the Elderly
      • Want to Break Your Contract with an Employer? Read This First
    • June
      • Should You Review Your Estate Plan after It’s Created?
      • What Happens If the Seller Doesn’t Disclose Defects in a Home?
    • May
      • In Your 30s? Take Care of These Estate-planning Steps
      • Zoning Plans Might Have Been Shortsighted
      • What Happens When Your Business Partner Wants to Leave?
      • Is It Time for Estate Planning? Any Time Is the Right Time
    • April
      • Challenging Zoning Laws Could Help You Open Your Business
      • Create a Comprehensive Estate Plan to Help Your Loved Ones
      • Businesses Deal with Contract Disputes as Pandemic Slows Economy
      • High Property Taxes? Check the Real Value of Your Property
      • Crowdfunding Your Business? Read This First
    • March
      • How Can You Get Started with Estate Planning?
      • Considering Estate Planning During Covid-19
      • Esports Dispute Highlights Finances of Professional Gaming
      • Quaint Georgia Shopping Area Slated to Be Demolished
      • How Trusts Can Help Individuals Meet Estate Planning Goals
    • February
      • How to Fairly Allocate Inherited Assets
      • The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning
      • Asset Protection Important amid Shifting Estate Tax Exemptions
      • Common Mistakes Landlords Should Avoid Making
    • January
      • Land Use Proposal Withdrawn by Commissioner
      • Keeping Beneficiary Designations Current in an Estate Plan
      • What to Know about Wills and Trusts
      • Kanye West Dispute with Emi Looks Set for Court
  • 2019
    • December
      • “Knives Out” Film Reflects Real Estate Planning Challenges
      • Two-thirds of Americans Do Not Have Health Care Directives
      • What Probate Is and Why It Occurs
      • Multiple Trusts Aren’t Always worth Having
    • November
      • What to Consider When Making an Estate Plan
      • Construction Defects Can Lead to Serious Damage
      • Estate Planning Dispute Likely after Famed Musician’s Death
      • Health Care Estate Planning for Young People
      • Outdated Will Causes Problems for John Singleton Estate
    • October
      • Why Choosing the Right Trustee Matters
      • Specialized Trusts Can Reach Different Estate Planning Goals
    • September
      • Details Can Make the Difference in Estate Planning
      • Communication Can Be Important When Preparing an Estate Plan
      • Why All Legal Adults Should Have an Estate Plan
    • August
      • Georgia Ministry Files Lawsuit over Zoning Dispute
      • Why to Have Both a Trust and a Will
      • Trustees Must Balance Many Interests When Making Decisions
      • Using a Pet Trust in Estate Planning
      • Protecting Finances After a Divorce
      • What a Successor Trustee Does for an Estate
    • July
      • How a Living Trust Could Help Estate Owners
      • When a Simple Will Isn’t Enough
      • Zoning Legislation Targets Commercial Party Houses
    • June
      • Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes
      • A Trust Is a Valuable Estate Planning Tool
      • The Importance of Information Sharing in Estate Planning
    • May
      • More than 300 Properties Impacted by Eminent Domain
      • Excessive Property Tax Assessments Could Be Open to Challenge
      • What Happens When a Will Is Contested
      • Zoning Laws Restrict Land Use
    • April
      • Blended Families Make Estate Planning More Complex
      • What Is the State of Entrepreneurship in Georgia, Nationally?
      • Reasons to Use a Trust in an Estate Plan
      • Common Beneficiary Designation Mistakes and Oversights
      • Famed Pop Star’s Estate Preparations Didn’t Forestall Problems
    • March
      • Land Use and Zoning: Spotlighting a Key Property-Linked Legal Sphere
      • How to Find a Deceased Person’s Assets
      • County Continues to Grapple with Short-Term Rentals
      • Gross Estate and Its Impact on Estate Taxes
      • What Is a Revival Trust?
      • Estate Planning Lessons to Be Learned from Luke Perry
    • February
      • Can Any Government Entity Use Eminent Domain?
      • Be Careful How You Sign That Contract
      • When Is State Guardianship Necessary?
      • What Is an Easement, and How Does It Affect Property Rights?
    • January
      • Choosing the Right Executor for Your Will
      • Contract Disputes: A Broad Universe in the Commercial Realm
      • Rounding out Your Advisory Team with Proven Legal Counsel
      • Estate Executors Are Due a Fee
      • The Specialized Topic of Variances in the Zoning Universe
      • Could Your Pet Be in Danger During Estate Administration?
      • A Landlord’s Responsibility to Manage Pests
  • 2018
    • November
      • The Steps of Estate Administration
      • The Steps to Business Formation in Georgia
    • October
      • Zoning: Need the Right Plan at the Right Time and Approval
      • Business Litigation May Follow Data Breaches
      • How Contracts Are Written Can Help Avoid Contract Disputes
      • The Role of the Executor During Probate and Estate Administration
    • September
      • Probate Necessary If a Will Is Challenged
      • Georgia Business: Planning for Compliance from Day 1
      • Business Planning for Digital Security and Resilience
    • August
      • A Number of Reasons Why Contract Disputes Occur
      • Georgia Probate Law: Picking a Trustee or Executor
      • Georgia Probate Law: The Ins and Outs of Guardianships
      • Protect Yourself from Business Litigation over Noncompetes
    • July
      • Get Help Working Your Zoning Problem
      • Business Litigation: Kohls in the News for Shorting Workers Pay
      • Is Your Estate Plan Ready for Estate Administration?
      • Don’t Let Breach of Contract Disputes Ruin Your Business
    • June
      • What to Expect at a Zoning Hearing
      • Business Litigation over Alleged ADA Violations
      • Georgia Business Litigation: 3 Problems Partners Often Face
    • May
      • Ready for Business Formation? The Loans Are There
      • Common Terms Heard When Going Through Probate
      • Get a Grasp on Zoning Laws
      • Georgia Business Litigation: Common Lawsuits
    • April
      • Building Impact and Land Use
      • Business Planning Can Help When Tragedy Strikes
      • Georgia Probate: Protecting Your Children
      • Georgia Business Litigation: Construction Liens
      • Business Litigation or Mediation — Which Would Be Better for Me?
      • Is Business Planning Really That Important?
    • March
      • Not Uncommon for Subcontractors to Deal With Contract Disputes
      • Some Things to Think About During Business Formation
      • Some Things to Think About During Business Formation
      • Glen Campbell Estate May Sit In Probate for Awhile
      • Georgia Construction Law: Problems With Zoning?
      • 3 Types of Contract Disputes
      • Facing Business Litigation Over Religious Discrimination?
    • February
      • Georgia Probate and the Personal Representative
      • Business Litigation and Business Litigation and Internal Company Problems
      • Georgia Business Litigation: Warranty Change Leads to Lawsuit
      • A Few Land Use and Zoning Terms Everyone Should Know
    • January
      • Those Dealing With Contract Disputes Can Seek Help
      • Estate Administration and the New Tax Laws
      • Business Mergers Take Planning
  • 2017
    • December
      • Sometimes Tenants Are Affected by Land Use Changes
      • Georgia Business Succession Planning
      • How Addiction Can Influence Estate Administration
      • What’s the Deal with Land Use and Zoning Laws?
      • 3 Reasons You Should Update Your Estate Plan in the New Year
    • November
      • Website Access-Related Business Litigation
      • Georgia Land Use and Zoning: Mixed-Use Development Coming Soon
      • Estate Administration Mismanaged in Max Hopper Case
      • Trust, Taxes and Estate Administration
    • October
      • Is Business Litigation a Must When a Breach of Contract Occurs?
      • Even When Zoning Is Right, Approval for Use Is Still Needed
      • Probate When No Will Is Left Behind
      • Failing to Consider Zoning Issues Could Doom Your Project
      • Noncompete Contract Disputes, a Problem for Business Owners
    • September
      • Georgia Business Litigation: Wage Disputes and Backpay
      • Probate and the Simple Will
      • Georgia Business Formation: Putting Together an LLP
      • Is Business Litigation the Only Way to Handle a Partner Dispute?
      • What Is Intestate Succession?
      • Estate Administration Is Easier When Plans Are Kept up to Date
    • August
      • Are You a Commercial Property Owner with Zoning Issues?
      • Business Litigation Requires Concrete Evidence of Breach
    • July
      • Business Planning: When to Get It Done
      • 3 Things You Should Know about Buy-Sell Agreements
    • June
      • Consider Employee Classification When Business Planning
      • Georgia Business Litigation: Accused of Wrongful Termination
    • May
      • The Steps of Evicting a Tenant in Georgia
      • The True Cost of Business Formation
      • Are There Alternatives to Business Litigation?
    • April
      • Georgia Business Planning: Preparing an Exit Strategy
      • Common Mistakes Businesses Make with Contracts
      • Georgia Business Litigation: Company Sued over Product Quality
    • March
      • Georgia Business Formation: Why Do I Need Legal Counsel?
      • Mistakes That Can Harm a Business Partnership
      • Forming Partnerships and Dealing with Contract Disputes
    • February
      • One Company’s Business Planning May Be Riskier than Banks
      • What Do You Need in Your Will?
      • Successful Business Planning Won’t Have These Common Mistakes
    • January
      • Hospital System, Doctors Fail to Resolve Contract Disputes
      • Careful Preparation May Avoid Some Contract Disputes
  • 2016
    • December
      • Brewery Cries Foul and Files Business Litigation Against Town
      • Having a Baby Means It Is Also Time to Create a Will
      • The 5 Components of a Business Plan
      • Settlement in Beloved Author’s Probate Litigation
      • Discussing Inheritance Equity While Drafting a Will
    • November
      • The Different Types of Business Formation
      • Common Remedies for Contract Disputes
      • Construction Contract Disputes
    • October
      • Things That Heirs Should Address With Aging Parents
      • Essential Estate Planning Steps for Parents and Heirs
      • Ways to Ensure Heirs Receive Benefits as Intended
    • September
      • Georgia Could Be Facing Eminent Domain Battle Over Pipelines
      • 3 Reasons Why Focusing on Compliance Is Good for Business
      • Handling Harassment and Discrimination Business Litigation
      • Property: Understanding Zoning Basics
      • Essential Advice for Family-Owned Business Succession
    • August
      • Succession Advice for Business Planning
      • Tips on Choosing an Executor for a Will
      • Creating a Living Will Can Help Ensure Healthcare Directives
      • Breach of Contract: Business Litigation May Be the Only Option
      • Ways Entrepreneurs Can Limit Risk and Business Litigation
    • July
      • Trust vs. Inheritance: Impact on Beneficiaries
      • Steps to Prevent Small Business Litigation
      • Probate Litigation Can Involve Unintended Jurisdictional Problems
    • June
      • How to Resolve Construction Contract Disputes
    • May
      • Business Formation: Making Your Way Through the Bureaucracy
      • Delaware Supreme Court Says No to Lawsuit with Georgia Connection
      • Understanding Your Rights When the Government Threatens to Take Your Land – II
    • April
      • Executing a Simple Will Is Easier than You Might Imagine – II
      • Understanding More about Business Formation: LLCs
      • Understanding Your Rights When the Government Threatens to Take Your Land
    • March
      • Outcry over Georgia’s Controversial Business Bill Grows Louder
      • What Are the Core Elements of a Comprehensive Estate Plan?
    • February
      • Executing a Simple Will Is Easier than You Might Imagine
      • How Much Do You Know about Easements?
      • Controversial Bill Has Georgia’s Business Community Concerned
      • How Does Zoning Influence a Property’s Use and Value?
    • January
      • Don’t Let a Lucrative Real Estate Deal Pass You By
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