The Challenges of Pro Se

Having the right to represent yourself in court dates back to the founding of the country. Pro se litigation, which is the term for

Having the right to represent yourself in court dates back to the founding of the country. Pro se litigation, which is the term for self-representation in court, is on the rise. Pro se representation presents unique challenges for litigants and the legal system.

Georgia Texting and Driving Law Still Misunderstood

The State of Georgia’s ban on texting and driving has been in effect nearly five years. Surveys have shown nearly 40 percent of drivers

The State of Georgia’s ban on texting and driving has been in effect nearly five years. Surveys have shown nearly 40 percent of drivers in Georgia admitted they text while driving. With the New Year, we wanted to have a refresher on the law.

Punitive Damages and the McDonald’s Coffee Case

In a recent Legal Briefs’ question and answer, Mark Alexander is an experienced litigator specializing in personal injury law talked about what punitive damages

In a recent Legal Briefs’ question and answer, Mark Alexander is an experienced litigator specializing in personal injury law talked about what punitive damages are in civil lawsuits and how we often get a distorted, negative view of punitive damages.

The Case for ‘Punitive Damages’ in Civil Lawsuits – Part I

In reading or hearing stories about court juries delivering big dollar verdicts in civil lawsuits, we often get a distorted, negative view of punitive

In reading or hearing stories about court juries delivering big dollar verdicts in civil lawsuits, we often get a distorted, negative view of punitive damages. Are there any restrictions to what a jury can award?

Part III Crisis Navigation: Finding Your Way through Difficult Times

Mark Alexander is a partner and trial attorney with Stewart, Melvin & Frost – one of Northeast Georgia’s oldest and largest law firms.

Part 2 Crisis Navigation: Finding Your Way through Difficult Times

Mark Alexander, a partner and trial attorney with Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has developed expertise in Crisis Navigation. It’s a special role that he

Mark Alexander, a partner and trial attorney with Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has developed expertise in Crisis Navigation. It’s a special role that he plays in helping families navigate through difficult times resulting from a serious injury or death.

Crisis Navigation: Finding Your Way through Difficult Times

Faced with a personal or family tragedy, what would you do? Where would you turn for help?

Insurance 101: Why you need Uninsured Motorist coverage

Every driver should have car insurance, and wants to be protected. But from what? One of the most important sections of any auto

Every driver should have car insurance, and wants to be protected. But from what? One of the most important sections of any auto policy is something called Uninsured Motorist Insurance.

The Disturbing Trend of Cyberbullying

With popularity of Facebook, Twitter and other social media, a disturbing trend known as cyberbullying, which particularly affects young people and sometimes involves damaging

With popularity of Facebook, Twitter and other social media, a disturbing trend known as cyberbullying, which particularly affects young people and sometimes involves damaging criminal acts, has come to the forefront.

Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s Alexander Named to State Bar Board of Governors

Mark Alexander, an attorney and partner with Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has been elected to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors.

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