Disproving the 3 Biggest Myths About Shoplifting in Georgia According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, approximately 27 million people shoplift or have shoplifted in the U.S. That breaks down to about 1 out of every 11 Americans, and they estimate that 75% are adults. For many, shoplifting can seem like it’s no big…
Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Georgia In Georgia, the term family violence is generally used when a family member or someone living in your household harms you, attempts to harm you, or gives you reasonable reason to believe he or she will harm you in the future (O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1). This may include battery,…
4 Things You Need to Do Immediately After a DUI Arrest A DUI arrest is often a scary and stressful time for the person charged. You likely have many questions and several thoughts racing through your mind. We often find that our clients wonder what to do next, if they will lose their license or…
Fix Then Fight to Respond to Serial ADA suits In 2016, the number of civil lawsuits filed under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) continued to climb, up 28% from the previous year. The vast majority of the increase in claims came not from discrimination in employment, but in non-employment cases, which increased 36% from…
Neighbor Trespasses and Cuts Trees, Leads to Verdict of Treble and Punitive Damages ATC lawyer Tyler Dillard recently represented a Gwinnett County property owner in a case involving claims for trespass and cutting timber. The client’s neighbor cut down two large trees near the property line without the permission of the client. After the client…
How to Have the “Divorce Talk” With Your Children Sharing the news with your children that you are divorcing is one of the most difficult parent-child conversations you will ever have. Whether or not the decision to divorce is beyond your control, the conversation should be handled with tact, grace, and understanding. This is a…
Mistakes Parents Should Avoid Making During Custody Battles Divorce can be a nasty battle that leaves both parents scarred and without any hope of resolving parenting issues amicably in the future. Having an agreed upon parenting plan in place eliminates the need to go to Court to seek a child custody order. When parents are…
3 Ways an Arson Conviction Can Tarnish Your Record Georgia law defines arson as the willful and malicious burning or charring of property. Because not all courts treat arson cases the same, your first step should be a consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help determine the best way to proceed with…
4 Must-Ask Questions for Your Divorce Attorney For many people, getting a divorce is one of the most stressful and trying times in their life. From finalizing the custody of children to dividing up a couple’s shared assets, it is important to choose an experienced attorney who makes you comfortable and works tirelessly to achieve…
Andersen, Tate & Carr Attorney Patrick McDonough Named one of Georgia’s Legal Elite Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. (ATC Law) is proud to announce that Acquisition International Magazine has selected criminal practice division lead attorney Patrick McDonough as one of ‘Georgia’s Legal Elite’. The merit-led award is designed to commend legal leading professionals from across…