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Mediation Can Be Helpful in Divorce Proceedings

Mediation is very popular tool available in our court system and something the courts here value. In other jurisdictions that don’t require mediation, they

Mediation is very popular tool available in our court system and something the courts here value. In other jurisdictions that don’t require mediation, they appreciate the value of it.

Marriage and Divorce in the Great Recession

Economic hardship plays a key factor for couples contemplating divorce.

Foreclosure market fueling modern-day “Land Squatters”

Adverse Possession is used in rural locations, even today, to clear up the boundaries of vast stretches of farmland or mountainous country that often

Adverse Possession is used in rural locations, even today, to clear up the boundaries of vast stretches of farmland or mountainous country that often do not have legal plats or surveys.

Is Your Word Still Good Enough These Days?

Back in the good old days, it used to be said – for certain trustworthy individuals – that “their word was their bond.” But

Back in the good old days, it used to be said – for certain trustworthy individuals – that “their word was their bond.” But in our modern-day, more complex and litigious society, does a person’s word still count for anything today?

Impact of Sept. 11 attacks on civil liberties

A decade after the terrorism attacks of September 11 on American soil, many aspects of our lives are much different today. But with the

A decade after the terrorism attacks of September 11 on American soil, many aspects of our lives are much different today. But with the perspective of 10 years later, how has 911 really affected our civil liberties?

The ‘Gridlock’ Housing Market

These days, the “economy” seems to have replaced “the weather” as the No. 1 topic of small talk. The recession and its impact on

These days, the “economy” seems to have replaced “the weather” as the No. 1 topic of small talk. The recession and its impact on virtually everyone and nearly every facet of the economy has certainly dominated discussion around kitchen tables throughout America.

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

Mediation Can Be Helpful in Divorce Proceedings

Marriage and Divorce in the Great Recession

Foreclosure market fueling modern-day “Land Squatters”

Is Your Word Still Good Enough These Days?

Impact of Sept. 11 attacks on civil liberties

The ‘Gridlock’ Housing Market

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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