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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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Special Warranty Deed
Georgia
What type of lawyer handles property line disputes
My neighbor's are trying to steal my land
Jerome L.
Hi there, A real estate attorney—specifically one who handles property disputes and boundary line issues—is the right type of lawyer for this matter. I assist clients with these kinds of disputes by helping them understand and assert their legal rights when property boundaries are in question. Here’s how we typically approach a situation like yours: Homeowner’s Plan of Action to Establish Ownership & Defend Property Lines: Obtain the Legal Description of Your Property: Start by reviewing your deed, plat maps, and title documents. These outline the legal boundaries of your property and are critical for defending your claim. Order a Professional Land Survey: A licensed surveyor can physically mark the boundary lines and create a survey report to compare with your legal documents. This is often the first and strongest piece of evidence in a boundary dispute. Review Title History & Any Easements: We will check for any title issues, encroachments, or easements that could affect your rights or provide clarity. Send a Cease-and-Desist or Demand Letter (if appropriate): Before litigation, we may attempt to resolve the matter through a formal letter outlining your legal position and requesting your neighbors stop any encroaching activity. Initiate Quiet Title or Declaratory Judgment Action (if necessary): If your neighbors are asserting ownership or taking aggressive actions, we may file a lawsuit to quiet title or seek a court ruling on the proper boundary. Defend Against Adverse Possession or Encroachment Claims: If your neighbors are claiming rights due to long-term use, we will gather evidence to challenge that, including photos, testimony, and maintenance records. Negotiate a Settlement or Easement Agreement (if desired): Sometimes disputes can be resolved amicably without litigation, through a mutually agreed upon solution. If you are currently experiencing this issue, I would be happy to discuss your situation in more detail during a consultation. We can review your documents and help you take the right steps to protect what is legally yours. Looking forward to helping you secure your land and your peace of mind. Best regards, Jerome Lucas Newell, Esq. Real Estate & Civil Litigation Atto
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Agreement To Lease
Georgia
When it comes to subleasing an apartment or rental, do I need specific written permission from the owner, or as long as the lease agreement doesnt forbit it, am I okay to proceed?
I am in the process of potentially leasing a home in Savannah, GA for a period of 8 months. My goal is to sublease this home as an Airbnb and make a profit. The leasing agreement has no language forbidding subleasing the property, but it also doesnt have express written permission either. I'm just wondering if that means I can proceed with my plan.
Meghan T.
This is a topic I get asked about very frequently. In Georgia, the right to sublet residential property is based on the express (written) and implied (inferred) language of the lease. Generally, if subleasing is not mentioned, then there is no restriction on subletting. In any event, you may want to at least have a discussion with your Landlord concerning what you plan to do. This can avoid lots of headaches for you and your guests later down the line. If you are interested in more information concerning other legal considerations for BnBs and short term rentals, check out my blog article: https://www.treclaw.com/post/legaladvice4bnb
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Agreement To Rent Or Lease
Georgia
what is the best method when it comes to contracts if you plan to do property listing for travelers is there a vast difference between a regular rental contract?
Currently looking into overseeing my parent's rental property and want to make sure we're doing the right process in terms of contracts when it comes to renting out a property whether it is a long-term or short-term.
Darryl S.
Not a VAST difference, but not the same either. You should have a lawyer create an AirBNB or short term rental type agreement and you should not use a standard lease agreement. As examples, the short term agreement might cover check in and out policies, prohibit big parties, etc. and more.
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Quitclaim Deed
Georgia
How enforceable is a quitclaim deed?
I recently inherited a piece of property from a family member and have been told that a quitclaim deed is the only way to transfer the title to my name. I am concerned about the enforceability of this document and would like to understand the potential risks and benefits associated with using a quitclaim deed. I am also curious about the legal requirements for making a quitclaim deed valid.
Bobby H.
In theory, any writing in which an owner intends to transfer propery that is adquatedly described and delivered to the transferee is enforcable against the GRANTOR. Thus, a quitclaim deed is generally a valid deed, provided that it has been executed with the requiste formalities for purposes of recording in the public records, and adequetly describes the property. Generally, the term "quitclaim" simply signifies the the grantor does not promise to defend the grantee against any third party title claims. To be properly executed, the deed generally must be executed by the grantor in the presence of the notary, notarized, and signed by the notary and one additional witness. Without meeting these requirements, the deed may not be accepted for recordation in the property records, which also makes the deed "enforceable" against third parties, because it service as notice to those who do not have a previously recorded interest in the property of the grantee's title. In sum, a deed, including a quitclaim deed is generally enforceable against the grantor, but must be executed with the above formalities AND recorded to be "enforceable" against, or serve a notice to third parties of the new owner's interest in the property.
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Real Estate Sale Agreement
Georgia
Can I back out of a real estate sale agreement if the seller failed to disclose a major defect?
I recently entered into a real estate sale agreement to purchase a house. However, after moving in, I discovered a major structural defect that the seller failed to disclose during the negotiation process. This defect will require significant repairs and affects the safety and value of the property. I want to know if I have grounds to back out of the agreement and seek compensation for the repair costs due to the seller's non-disclosure.
Dan P.
Under general Contract Law, the pre-existing conditions of the property merge into the Deed at the time of conveyance pursuant to the Merger Doctrine. However, exceptions to this rule do exist, particularly under state statues requiring disclosures pertaining to the sale of real property. Consult with a qualified attorney in your state to discuss possible remedies.
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