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  • Feb 26, 2021
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How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle in Georgia?

To get your personal injury lawsuit to trial, it can take anywhere from a year to multiple years, depending on the complexity of your
  • Feb 23, 2021
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Stewart, Melvin & Frost Fights Hard as Advocate for Car Accident Victims

The recent settlement in a 2021 rear-end car collision that injured a man’s back offers a perfect example of why victims need an car
  • Feb 19, 2021
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When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident

No one expects to be in a car accident, and most of us do everything to avoid one. Unfortunately, there were nearly 2 million
  • Feb 18, 2021
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Why are Low Caseloads Good for a Personal Injury Attorney’s Clients?

Have you ever wondered what criteria lawyers have when selecting their cases? Every personal injury attorney has to make choices about the type and
  • Feb 18, 2021
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How to Prepare for a Lawyer Consultation

The initial consultation with a lawyer is a discovery meeting for both parties. The lawyer will use the meeting to better understand your legal
  • Feb 3, 2021
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What is the Difference Between a Survival Action and Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death and survival action lawsuits are distinctly different causes of action. Given the complexities of each, it is important to retain a law
  • 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…

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