Suing the Bar or Restaurant that Served Alcohol to the Drunk Driver You may think that if a bar sells alcohol to a customer who then drives drunk, the bar is responsible if that person causes a car wreck. However, this is not automatically the law in Georgia. Instead, the law actually protects bars and…
Understanding Protective Orders Available in Georgia In the United States, about 25% of women have experienced severe physical violence by a partner at some point in their lives, and 14% have been stalked by a partner. About 14% of men have experienced physical violence from a partner, and nearly 5% have been stalked. In Georgia…
Ad Valorem Property Tax Appeals: DON’T PAY MORE THAN YOUR FAIR SHARE! Are you a homeowner, landlord or business owner that owns or leases real or personal property? Don’t agree with the County Tax Assessor’s assessed value of your home or business property? It may be time to file an appeal. Ad Valorem is Latin…
Bad Faith and An Unexpected Path To Justice Here is the story of how we never stopped fighting for justice when a routine car wreck case went off the rails.
Special Homestead Exemptions For Senior Citizens: Fact V. Fiction by James C. Joedecke, Jr. Ad valorem tax appeals are a large part of my law practice. Over the past few years, I have handled some of the largest ad valorem business tax appeals (both real property and inventory related), as well as many of your…
The Pitfalls Of Do-It-Yourself Divorce Divorce can seem like an oppressively complicated event, and it’s not surprising people want to find any shortcuts they can to make the process “easier.” One of the most common ways people try to simplify their divorce is through online services. They promise low cost, ease, and a way to…
Conspiracy: Understanding the Charges & Penalties The idea of a conspiracy typically brings to mind crime novels and more sensational situations, but conspiracy to commit a crime is a serious offence, and one that can vary in the way it is addressed. The charges can be complex, and it’s important to know the laws behind…
Attorney Trinity Hundredmark Nominated One Of The Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 By the National Academy Of Criminal Defense Attorneys Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C is proud to announce that criminal defense attorney Trinity Hundredmark has been nominated one of the Top 10 Under 40 Attorneys by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA).…
How To Prepare For A Potential Divorce Many people going through a divorce can feel blindsided by it. The suddenness of it can be disorientating, and can make the process all the more difficult. However, getting a divorce is not an overnight event. Even if you didn’t see it coming, once you know that you…
Generally speaking, disorderly conduct (a.k.a. disturbing the peace) refers to behaviors and words that disrupt the lives of others in a way that they interpret as threatening. The laws for disorderly conduct (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39) are written in a way that leaves them open to interpretation, and there are both state laws and city ordinances…