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How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are positive signs for the real estate market but what are the professionals witnessing.

What Does the New Federal Tax Law Mean to You?

In mid-December the U.S. House and Senate passed a passed a tax bill that did several things to affect your taxes included making several

In mid-December the U.S. House and Senate passed a passed a tax bill that did several things to affect your taxes included making several temporary tax breaks permanent.

What are Guardianships and Conservatorships?

For some, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. It could be an injury, medical reasons or mental illness that

For some, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. It could be an injury, medical reasons or mental illness that prevents them from caring for themselves or managing their finances or property.

Even with Satellite Mapping Disputes Still Arise Concerning Plats

While satellite mapping using GPS has improved surveying practices since the late 1990’s, problems with old plats may still persist. Generally, the older the

While satellite mapping using GPS has improved surveying practices since the late 1990’s, problems with old plats may still persist. Generally, the older the plat, and the more rural the location, the more likely the plat contains one or more errors.

Daily Sports Fantasy Web Sites, Are They Legal?

If you’ve watched any sporting events on TV this fall or listened to them on the radio, you’ve heard the commercials for daily sports

If you’ve watched any sporting events on TV this fall or listened to them on the radio, you’ve heard the commercials for daily sports fantasy games. Fantasy sports leagues have been around a long time with nearly 60 million people taking part in them.

Child Custody Relocation

Child custody can be challenging under normal circumstances, even with both parents living in the same town. But when the custodial parent – the

Child custody can be challenging under normal circumstances, even with both parents living in the same town. But when the custodial parent – the parent who has physical custody of a child – wants to relocate with the child.

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…

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Legal Briefs

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

What Does the New Federal Tax Law Mean to You?

What are Guardianships and Conservatorships?

Even with Satellite Mapping Disputes Still Arise Concerning Plats

Daily Sports Fantasy Web Sites, Are They Legal?

Child Custody Relocation

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

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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