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What Do You Need to Apply for a Home Loan?

So you’ve found the house you have been looking for. It fits your needs and budget and now it’s time to apply for a

So you’ve found the house you have been looking for. It fits your needs and budget and now it’s time to apply for a loan. Getting a loan is a little easier than a few years ago but it can still be a challenge for some.

Review Your Restrictive Covenant

Employers want to protect their customer and company information. To do this many employers require their employees to sign restrictive covenant or non-compete agreements

Employers want to protect their customer and company information. To do this many employers require their employees to sign restrictive covenant or non-compete agreements when they join the company.

Who Will Inherit Your Facebook Page?

Facebook and other social media sites have always had to deal with respecting the privacy of the deceased and the concerns of grieving friends

Facebook and other social media sites have always had to deal with respecting the privacy of the deceased and the concerns of grieving friends and family. Previously, Facebook automatically froze the accounts of members if it learned a member had died.

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.

Do-It-Yourself Divorces, What Can Go Wrong?

Parties to do-it-yourself divorce agreements are often divorcing on good terms and have uncomplicated finances.

Understanding the Eviction Process

Under Georgia law, a landlord can file a court action to evict a tenant for not paying rent or violating a part of the

Under Georgia law, a landlord can file a court action to evict a tenant for not paying rent or violating a part of the lease agreement. It can be an incredibly fast process. There are protections built into the law for tenants.

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

What Do You Need to Apply for a Home Loan?

Review Your Restrictive Covenant

Who Will Inherit Your Facebook Page?

The Challenges of Pro Se

Do-It-Yourself Divorces, What Can Go Wrong?

Understanding the Eviction Process

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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