When and how do you need an attorney?

Stewart, Melvin & Frost attorneys Rustin Smith and Ronny Hulsey will be discussing the role of attorneys as small business advisors as part of

Stewart, Melvin & Frost attorneys Rustin Smith and Ronny Hulsey will be discussing the role of attorneys as small business advisors as part of a series of seminars conducted by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.

Steps to Take to Collect Debt

Collecting debt is uncomfortable reality for small businesses and individuals. Small business owners can have customers who are several months past due on a

Collecting debt is uncomfortable reality for small businesses and individuals. Small business owners can have customers who are several months past due on a bill. Sometimes individuals loan money to others and have trouble securing repayment.

New method for creating jury pools in Georgia

A new Georgia law that went into effect in July 2012 has changed the way jury pools are created. The pool of citizens eligible

A new Georgia law that went into effect in July 2012 has changed the way jury pools are created. The pool of citizens eligible for jury duty, which once was tied to registered voter lists, has been greatly expanded to include the state’s entire driver’s license database.

Supreme Court decision: Who should foot the legal bill in debt collection cases?

One clear sign of the down economy in recent years has been the sharp rise in debt collection cases in which creditors, typically

One clear sign of the down economy in recent years has been the sharp rise in debt collection cases in which creditors, typically employing a lawyer or a collection agency, seek all or a portion of what they are owed by a debtor.

New Georgia Child Abuse Reporting Law

In the aftermath of the high-profile Jerry Sandusky trial involving Penn State University, the nation has collectively experienced a heightened awareness of child abuse,

In the aftermath of the high-profile Jerry Sandusky trial involving Penn State University, the nation has collectively experienced a heightened awareness of child abuse, physical and sexual, and the moral responsibility to report suspected abuse cases.

The rising legal risks behind Facebook use

Social media has revolutionized communications and relationships over the Internet. But posting your opinions and feelings on social media tools such as Facebook does

Social media has revolutionized communications and relationships over the Internet. But posting your opinions and feelings on social media tools such as Facebook does not come without legal risks.

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?

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When and how do you need an attorney?

Steps to Take to Collect Debt

New method for creating jury pools in Georgia

Supreme Court decision: Who should foot the legal bill in debt collection cases?

New Georgia Child Abuse Reporting Law

The rising legal risks behind Facebook use

Foreclosure market fueling modern-day “Land Squatters”

Is Your Word Still Good Enough These Days?

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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