The Spring 2019 edition features an article about the risks and rewards of installing security cameras (by Joseph C. Larkin), an article discussing interest collection (by Brandon D. Wagner), an article regarding directors’ and officers’ fiduciary duties (by Haley H. Bourret), and an article about the importance of updating contact information to ensure bankruptcy trustee disbursements are received (by Daniel E. Melchi). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis,...
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Jason W. Hammer and Elizabeth K. Lowrey recently obtained summary judgment for their national grocery store chain client in the State Court of DeKalb County. The ruling was subsequently affirmed by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The case arose out of an alleged trip and fall at a grocery store. Plaintiff alleged she tripped over a hazardous metal plate affixed to the floor, resulting in a fractured wrist and knee injury. On summary judgment, Mr. Hammer and Ms. Lowrey argued 1) the metal plate...
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The Winter 2019 edition features an article about what to do when an owner wants to review association records (by John T. Lueder), an article discussing the fundamental guide to liens (by Stephen A. Finamore), and an article regarding the enforcement of parking restrictions on public streets (by David C. Boy, IV). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can make those available for you as well. Thank you! Download Community...
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The 2019 edition of Thomson Reuters' Georgia Super Lawyers magazine recognized Elina V. Brim, Blair J. Cash, Stephen A. Finamore, Jason W. Hammer, Cynthia C. Hodge, Burke B. Johnson, Joseph C. Larkin, John T. Lueder, Brian P. McElreath, Daniel E. Melchi, Erica L. Parsons, Jefferson M. Starr, and Brandon D. Wagner as among the best in their respective practice areas in the state. Exceptional lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement For inclusion...
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When a serious accident happens, a swift response is oftentimes necessary to preserve any and all relevant and discoverable data from the involved vehicles. The obvious question that arises is whether there is an obligation on the part of an insurance carrier investigating a claim to allow a claimant or claimant’s attorney to participate in an event data recorder (hereinafter “EDR”) download. Practically speaking, if the claimant is represented by counsel prior to obtaining...
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