Planning and breaking ground on a new construction or development project is exciting. However, if you are a property owner or developer, your enthusiasm must not interfere with environmental compliance, or you could put your project and profit at risk. Learn about...
At this point, most have heard of the passing of Tony Hsieh, the founder of internet juggernaut, Zappos. He revolutionized how businesses operate and became the face for Las Vegas’ revitalization efforts. However, unfortunately, he died without an estate plan, and as...
Businesses are built on contracts and these documents are the cornerstone of many commercial dealings throughout Georgia. While most people abide by the contracts they make and follow through on their promises, some people will not perform what they agreed to leading...
Many Georgia residents have gone through the process of creating an estate plan. They realize this is an important task in ensuring their assets are transferred to whom they wish after they pass away. Most of the time this process goes smoothly after their death but...
A will is meant to represent the final wishes of the testator with regard to the distribution of their property after their death. If executed properly, a will is legally binding, and it is not easy to convince a Georgia probate court to disregard the instructions...
In Georgia, employers are generally favored over employees in disputes about noncompete agreements unless the agreement violates certain legal criteria. While employees sign these noncompete agreements during employment or as part of an offer of employment, they take...
When moving forward with construction in Georgia, zoning issues and adhering to the law are always concerns. This is true in commercial and residential projects. Even in situations where companies are trying to fulfill a need and help people, there will be scrutiny....
When a Norcross area resident hires a contractor for their home or investment property, they have many different companies to choose from. A person may search the internet, ask friends, work with a real estate professional, etc. to find the perfect contractor for the...
When attempting to acquire a parcel of land, a Georgia resident will likely follow the common practice of securing a contract for its purchase and paying the required sales amount to obtain it under the law. Real estate transactions that follow this process are common...
Throughout Georgia, property development has many layers that must be navigated to get a project up and running. From acquiring land, formulating plans, hiring contractors, getting the proper permits and ensuring that all the legal issues have been addressed, it can...