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  • Nov 4, 2024
  • Canon G. Snow, Eric Wilborn, Family Law, Legal Briefs, Nancy Richardson

From Vows to Courtrooms: How Divorce and Family Law Practices Intersect

A family law practice covers a variety of legal matters that impact families. In addition to handling divorce cases, our family practice attorneys address
  • Nov 4, 2024
  • Canon G. Snow, Juvenile Law, Legal Briefs

The Impact of Social Media on Juvenile Delinquency: A Legal Perspective

Overview of Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile delinquency is rising rapidly, and parents are wondering why this is. There could be several factors influencing delinquency, ranging
  • Jun 17, 2024
  • Canon G. Snow, News

Veteran Trial Attorney Canon G. Snow Joins Stewart Melvin & Frost

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 2024) – Canon G. Snow, a seasoned trial attorney with nearly a decade of experience, recently joined Stewart Melvin & Frost.
  • Apr 1, 2024
  • News

Beneficial Owner Reporting Required by Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act

Effective January 1, 2024, Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), as implemented by regulations published at 31 CFR 1010.380 (the “Reporting
  • Mar 22, 2024
  • Anna Orkins, News

Stewart Melvin & Frost’s Anna A. Orkins Named to Super Lawyers’ Rising Star List

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Stewart Melvin & Frost partner Anna A. Orkins has been named to Super Lawyers Magazine’s 2024 Rising Stars
  • Mar 22, 2024
  • Justin Sheffield, News

Justin S. Sheffield Joins Stewart Melvin & Frost’s Probate and Estate Planning Section

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 2024) – Stewart Melvin & Frost announces the addition of Justin S. Sheffield as an associate attorney in the probate and
  • Oct 23, 2023
  • News, Tread Syfan

Chamber Honors Tread Syfan With W.G. Mealor Award

Stewart Melvin & Frost partner Tread Syfan was honored with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s W.G. Mealor Chairman’s Choice Award at the chamber’s
  • Apr 3, 2023
  • Anna Orkins, News, Whitney S. Brown

Stewart Melvin & Frost Partners Brown and Orkins Lead Residential Real Estate Division

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 2023) – Stewart Melvin & Frost partners Whitney Syfan Brown and Anna Adams Orkins are now leading the firm’s residential real
  • Mar 29, 2023
  • Legal Briefs, Steve Cornelison, Tax Law

Three FAQs Concerning 1031 Exchanges – Q&A With Steven A. Cornelison

Q:  Do I have to reinvest more than my equity (sales price less mortgage) when I sell an investment real property to use Section
  • Jan 4, 2023
  • John P. Strupe, News

John Strupe’s Video Story of Three Little Pigs – Fiduciary Responsibilities for the Board of Trustees for Non-Profit Organizations

Explore John Strupe’s video story of the Three Little Pigs and learn about fiduciary responsibilities for the board of trustees in non-profit organizations and
  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

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…

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  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

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…

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  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

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…

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  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

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…

  • Read More
  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

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…

  • Read More
  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

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…

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