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  • Aug 22, 2022
  • Legal Briefs, Personal Injury

7 Most Common Injuries Resulting From Slip and Falls

Our Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost understand the frustration of suffering severe injuries in a slip and fall accident. When another person or entity
  • Aug 15, 2022
  • Legal Briefs, Personal Injury

Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim or Sue in Court?

If you have suffered an injury or lost someone you love in an accident caused by a negligent party, you may believe you have
  • Jul 15, 2022
  • Accident, Andrew Gould, Legal Briefs, Mark Alexander

SMF Trial Team’s Diligence Leads to Nearly $1 Million Settlement in DUI Car Accident Case

The Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost recently resolved a difficult personal injury case that brought their client 10 times more than initial
  • May 4, 2022
  • J. C. Highsmith Jr., John P. Strupe, Legal Briefs

Advance Directive For Healthcare Used In Disability Planning

An advance directive is a legal document that states a person’s wishes about receiving medical care if that person is no longer able to
  • May 4, 2022
  • J. C. Highsmith Jr., John P. Strupe, Legal Briefs

Why You Need a Will

Having a will is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Let’s take a deeper look into
  • May 4, 2022
  • J. C. Highsmith Jr., John P. Strupe, Legal Briefs

What You Need To Know About Durable Power of Attorney

The durable power of attorney is a legal procedure that gives authority to a named individual to make important decisions about your possessions, healthcare,
  • 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…

  • Read More