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New Georgia Motorist Laws on Booster Seats and Bikes

Two new laws affecting Georgia motorists recently went into effect. One deals with child booster seats and the other involves new guidelines for sharing

Two new laws affecting Georgia motorists recently went into effect. One deals with child booster seats and the other involves new guidelines for sharing the road with bicyclists.

Drinking and Legal Responsibility for Party Host

Whether it’s the holiday season or that summer cookout around the pool, party host need to know their responsibilities when alcoholic beverages are served.

Whether it’s the holiday season or that summer cookout around the pool, party host need to know their responsibilities when alcoholic beverages are served. You should already know that it’s important to practice moderation.

Georgia’s New Restrictive Covenant Act

Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment to what is known as Georgia’s Restrictive Covenant Act in 2010.

Impact of Recession on our Judicial System

We hear a lot in the news about the impact of the recession on local governments & our school systems. Budget cuts at the

We hear a lot in the news about the impact of the recession on local governments & our school systems. Budget cuts at the state and local levels have led to furloughs, layoffs & reduction of government services throughout our communities.

New Georgia Law that Bans Texting While Driving

On July 1, the state of Georgia passed a new law making it illegal to text on your cellphone while driving. This new ban

On July 1, the state of Georgia passed a new law making it illegal to text on your cellphone while driving. This new ban has been in effect only for a few weeks, but it has already caused some confusion among drivers as to what they can & can’t do with their cellphones.

Swimming Pool Safety

Warmer weather is here, and that goes hand-in-hand with firing up the grill, stringing up the tomato vines, and – for some people –

Warmer weather is here, and that goes hand-in-hand with firing up the grill, stringing up the tomato vines, and – for some people – opening up the backyard swimming pool for the summer season.

Teenagers and Cell Phone ‘Sexting’

A troubling trend among teenagers and their cell phones has emerged here in Gainesville-Hall County as well as other areas across the country.

More on Teenage Driving – What Teens Need to Know

Parents can be liable for the negligence of their son or daughter out on the road but teenage drivers also need to understand their

Parents can be liable for the negligence of their son or daughter out on the road but teenage drivers also need to understand their own risks, namely losing their driver’s license.

Teenage Driving – What Parents Should Know

For parents, the day that their son or daughter obtains their driver’s license is a big moment in their life. But along with a

For parents, the day that their son or daughter obtains their driver’s license is a big moment in their life. But along with a child’s coming of age & new freedoms as a driver, there comes a huge responsibility – not just for the teen, but for the parents as well.

When do you need a lawyer?

Many people think of lawyers in adversarial roles, arguing one side or the other in a courtroom dispute. But there are times when a

Many people think of lawyers in adversarial roles, arguing one side or the other in a courtroom dispute. But there are times when a lawyer can play a more personal hand-holding role, simply helping someone get through a major crisis in their life.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

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