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Be Aware of Mortgage Fraud Scams

Mortgage fraud has become prevalent around Georgia and especially in the metro Atlanta area. If you are facing the possibility of losing your home

Mortgage fraud has become prevalent around Georgia and especially in the metro Atlanta area. If you are facing the possibility of losing your home to foreclosure or are behind on your mortgage payment, you could be targeted by scammer.

Stages of Civil Litigation

Most people know that when a lawsuit is filed, it can lead to a trial. But they don’t understand all the steps that happen

Most people know that when a lawsuit is filed, it can lead to a trial. But they don’t understand all the steps that happen after a suit is filed but before the trial phase.

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.

Consequences of a Reverse Mortgage on Your Heirs

In 2007, the number of reverse mortgages peaked at approximately 115,000. By 2012, the number fell to 51,000. At the same time, the rate

In 2007, the number of reverse mortgages peaked at approximately 115,000. By 2012, the number fell to 51,000. At the same time, the rate of default on reverse mortgages rose to approximately 9.4 percent of loans in 2012, up from 2 percent a decade earlier.

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?

How to Assist Your Attorney and Reduce Your Legal Costs

There are benefits of doing your own legwork prior to seeing a lawyer. There are things the client can do on their own

There are benefits of doing your own legwork prior to seeing a lawyer. There are things the client can do on their own before the initial meeting that will help their attorney, save them money and speed up the process.

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

Be Aware of Mortgage Fraud Scams

Stages of Civil Litigation

Punitive Damages and the McDonald’s Coffee Case

Consequences of a Reverse Mortgage on Your Heirs

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

How to Assist Your Attorney and Reduce Your Legal Costs

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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