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Jarrett S.
I work with early stage startups (in Georgia and internationally) with their formation, contract, patent and investment needs.
"Jarrett was very transparent and easy to work with. We’ll definitely be using him again."
Gregory F.
Greg Fidlon has been practicing exclusively in employment law since 1998. He represents and advises clients in all aspects of the employment relationship. In addition to his litigation work, Greg regularly negotiates and drafts corporate policy handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements and restrictive covenants. He also develops and presents training programs and has spoken and written extensively on labor and employment law topics.
"The proposal price was very reasonable, and the lawyer promptly scheduled a consultation, and provided sound legal advice."
Igor B.
As a corporate lawyer, I have dealt with international transactions, complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory compliance, and multijurisdictional tax planning. In March 2021, I started my firm and shifted my professional focus to working with start-ups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and families. I help my clients structure and run their businesses and take care of their assets, including intellectual property issues and estate planning for their families. I try to bring big law quality and small firm personal attention to every client.
"will continue working with Igor. he takes time to explain all the process"
George L.
I am a corporate attorney with offices in Rock Hill, SC, and Lavonia, GA. My practice is focused on contracts, tax, and asset protection planning. I act as a fractional outside general counsel to over 20 businesses in 6 countries. When not practicing law, I can usually be found training my bird dogs.
"Appreciated his insight into contract matters for our start up!"
Sunnita B.
Experienced sports and entertainment attorney. I specialize in contracts, business formation, licensing, wage disputes, negotiations, and intellectual property.
"Sunnita was quick to respond to my questions. Great service."
Meghan T.
Meghan Thomas is an accomplished transactional attorney. She specializes in IP, real estate and tech related transactional matters, and business contracts. Meghan's innovative leadership style has attributed to the firm's rapid development and presence in the metro-Atlanta market. She obtained her Doctor of Law from Emory University where she worked with the State Attorney General and litigated property disputes for disadvantaged clients. Prior to practicing, Meghan negotiated complex transactions for Fortune 500 tech and healthcare companies. She lives with her family in Southwest Atlanta, enjoys cooking, travel, dance and continues to develop her research in the areas of transactional law and legal sustainability.
"Meghan's exceptional guidance through a complex commercial lease negotiation has solidified her as a trusted advisor for all future lease agreements. Her extensive background in contract negotiations and advocacy for small business owners has earned my utmost respect and repeat business. Thank you, Meghan for protecting my family business from potential financial hardship through your legal expertise."
July 11, 2020
Carlos C.
Carlos Colón-Machargo is a fully bilingual (English-Spanish) attorney-at-law and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over twenty years of experience. His major areas of practice include labor and employment law; business law; corporate, contract and tax law; and estate planning. He is currently admitted to practice law in Georgia, Florida, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and currently licensed as a CPA in Florida. He received a Master of Laws from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1997, where he concentrated in Labor and Employment Law (LL. M. in Labor and Employment Law) and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Inter American University.
July 21, 2020
Chester A.
With over 24 years of practice, Chet uses his vast experiences to assist his clients in the most efficient manner possible. Chet is a magna cum laude graduate of University of Miami School of Law with an extensive background in Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Law, Leasing Law and Telecommunications Law. Chet's prior experience includes 5 years at two of the top law firms in Georgia and 16 years of operating his own private practice.
October 26, 2020
Benjamin M.
Experienced Attorney focused on transactional law, payments processing, banking and finance law, and working with fintech companies with a demonstrated history of driving successful negotiations in technology sourcing and transactions and strong understanding of government contracts and the procurement process
Dani E.
Dani is a trusted legal professional with expertise in contracts and corporate legal operations. Dani supports customers in reviewing and negotiating both buy and sell side agreements, including but not limited to Master Services Agreements, Licensing Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Supply Agreements, Commercial Contracts, Healthcare Contracts, IT Contracts, Vendor Contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements. She also assists with negotiation strategy, contract lifecycle, privacy issues, legal policy setting, process improvement, corporate governance, force majeure clauses and template harmonization and playbook development. Dani has proven success drafting, negotiating and advising executive leadership on contracts to drive outcomes in line with defined strategic objectives. Dani is based in Georgia and holds a law degree from Western Michigan University’s Cooley Law School.
Amos M.
Since 2008, I have worked to assist clients in solving problems and addressing challenges that inevitably arise as a business grows - both anticipated and unexpected. My experience in Georgia and Tennessee in both drafting contracts and enforcing them via litigation and/or arbitration has provided clients with unique insights that help them anticipate problems and inform their decisions from start to finish.
April 18, 2024
Gayle G.
Fractional General Counsel and Board Advisor with over 26 years of experience advising companies and their management in the US, EMEA and APAC. I use my legal and finance background to understand the client's business and bring the most practical, efficient legal solutions to grow the business while reducing risk. Focus includes: Compliance | Governance (including AI) | Tech Transactions | Licenses | SaaS | Cross Border | Equity Investments | JVs | International Expansion | Fractional GC https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggorvettesq
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Agreement To Sell Real Estate
Georgia
buying a vacant city lot with a quitclaim deed?
hello, i am looking to purchase a vacant city lot in savannah, georgia. it was taken by the city for taxes in 1968 and sold to the current buyers in 1986. seller will only give a quitclaim deed. once i purchase the lot what is the process and cost to get title insurance? regards paul
Meghan T.
Paul, Please, please, please purchase the title insurance before purchasing the lot (if possible). This will protect you in the event of any title defects. It is normal for the owner of a lot to prefer to transfer the property via quitclaim deed, especially if the property was obtained via a tax sale. However, it may be extremely helpful to determine, in advance, if there are any title defects which need to be addressed. Are you under contract to sell the property? Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Thanks, Meghan K Thomas
Real Estate
Quitclaim Deed
Georgia
Are there risks in accepting a quitclaim deed?
I recently inherited a property from my aunt and I am considering transferring ownership to my cousin using a quitclaim deed. I have heard that there are some risks associated with this type of deed, and I wanted to make sure that I understand all of the potential implications before making a decision. I am looking for advice on how to proceed in a way that is most beneficial for all parties involved.
Bobby H.
There are generally three broad categories of deeds mostly used to convey property in Georgia, depending on certain warranties, or the lack thereof, contained therein. These categorizes include warranty deeds, limited warranty deeds, and quitclaim deeds. In a warranty or general warranty deed, the grantor generally warrants title, and promises to defend the grantee against third party title claims that either arose, or which are based on events occuring at anytime during the grantor's ownership of the property OR the ownership of any of the grantor's predecessors in title. In a limited warranty deed, a grantor generally warrants and promises to defend the grantee against title claims which arose, or which are based on events occuring during the grantor's ownership only. A quitclaim deed generally contains no warranties. Therefore, the grantee or transferee of a quitclaim deed has little to no recourse against the grantor if there is an issue with the title to the property based on the deed alone. Quitclaim deeds are often used when there is little or no money being exchanged for the property such as when there is a transfer of family property, between family members or where property is gifted.
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Mortgage Modification Agreement
Georgia
Do you handle Forbearance in Ga?
We currently were in the Forbearance program. My father passed away he is the only one listed on the title, however him and my mother are still listed on the loan. The bank will not let us do a loan motification since my father is deceased . They are wanting the missed payments all at once or they say we loose the house
Meghan T.
Hello. First, I would like to say I am sorry for your loss. Regarding your question, I can provide a more general type of answer since more specifics are needed to determine the rights of you and your mother. The ability to continue with a forbearance program under these circumstances depends on the type of program applied to this loan. For example; the COVID hardship forbearance program applies to ALL federally backed and federally sponsored mortgages (HUD/ FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac). Depending on the loan type, a total of 18 months of forbearance may be applied to the loan. If the bank applied a different type of forbearance program, there may be different stipulations and mandates. Therefore, it is important to know what type of forbearance program is being applied and what the stipulations are. In any event, forbearance is an agreement by the bank to not do something (such as place the loan in default for missing a mortgage payment) for some stipulated period of time. The mere fact that your father is the only person listed on title and has passed away, may not change that agreement especially if the loan is federally backed. This is because although many loans and forbearance agreements contain a due on sale transfer provisions, federal law prohibits enforcement of these provisions for federally backed mortgages when the transfer is death related. Thus, depending on the circumstances, the bank may be prohibited from immediately accelerating (requiring "the missed payments all at once").
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Land Lease Agreement
Georgia
Can a landlord terminate a land lease agreement before the agreed-upon term expires?
I recently entered into a land lease agreement to rent a plot of land for my business, with a term of 5 years. However, the landlord has informed me that they want to terminate the lease agreement before the agreed-upon term expires. I am concerned about my rights as a tenant and whether the landlord has the legal authority to terminate the lease prematurely.
Jerome L.
Hi there, Generally, a landlord cannot unilaterally terminate a land lease agreement before the end of the agreed-upon term—especially if the lease is for a fixed period like 5 years—unless the lease specifically allows for early termination or you, as the tenant, have violated the lease terms. Here is what you need to know: Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant: Fixed-Term Leases Are Binding Contracts: A 5-year lease creates a legally enforceable agreement. Unless the lease contains an early termination clause, the landlord is bound to honor the full term. Landlord Cannot Terminate Without Cause: If you are in full compliance—paying rent on time and following the lease terms—the landlord typically has no legal authority to terminate the lease early without breaching the agreement. Review the Lease Terms: Carefully review your lease for: Termination clauses Conditions for default or breach Notice requirements These will determine what rights the landlord may—or may not—have. You May Be Entitled to Remedies: If the landlord attempts to terminate without proper grounds, you may be able to: Enforce the lease and stay on the property Seek damages for any losses you incur due to early termination File a legal action for breach of contract, if necessary Early Termination Negotiations (Optional): In some cases, parties can agree to a mutual termination with compensation, but this is entirely voluntary and should benefit both sides. I recommend consulting a real estate attorney to review your lease and protect your rights. If you are operating a business on the property, there could be additional legal protections available to you depending on the nature of the lease and local laws. Feel free to reach out if you would like help reviewing your lease or exploring your options. Best regards, Jerome Lucas Newell, Esq. Real Estate & Business Law Attorney
Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement
Georgia
Purchase and sale agreement and boundaries?
I am in the process of purchasing a house and the purchase and sale agreement includes the boundaries of the property. I am concerned that the boundaries listed in the agreement do not match the boundaries of the property as shown in the survey, and I would like to know what my legal options are.
Bobby H.
Your options should be set forth in your purchase and sale agreement. Most agreements provide for amendment and/or cancellation if issues are discovered and not corrected during the due diligence period or short period of time thereafter PROVIDED the seller has been placed on notice in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Regardless whether the sales agreement is amended, verifying and ensuring that the legal descriptions in the final closing documents contain a references to the survey should suffice.
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