The Gwinnett Chamber inaugural Moxie Awards will recognize women who are making it happen. Brittany Partridge, attorney at Andersen, Tate and Carr has been named a finalist for the “On the Rise Award” for Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Awards. The Moxie Awards will recognize individuals and organizations alike. Organizational awards will highlight companies that support the advancement of women, as …
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Thomas J. Andersen (Commercial Real Estate) Render C. Freeman (Personal Injury Litigation) Thomas T. Tate (Commercial Litigation) Elizabeth Clack-Freeman (Employment Law Litigation) Trinity Hundredmark (Family Law/Litigation) Matthew Reeves (Litigation) Melody A. Glouton (Wills, Trusts, and Estates) Each year, lawyers nominate their peers for these prestigious lists. Candidates must pass a rigorous selection process of evaluations …
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ATC Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Patrick J. McDonough, who leads the sex trafficking division at Andersen, Tate and Carr, has been awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by the AV Preeminent Rating for 2021. McDonough has used his unique legal insight and decades of experience to …
On August 6, 2020, Governor Kemp signed the “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act” (the “Act”). The Act substantially limits tort claims against “healthcare facilities and providers, entities and individuals” in Georgia unless the entity or individual showed gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm. Except for these …
One of our attorneys, Render Freeman, recently sat down with Lawyer Minds to do an interview about the types of cases he works on, how he got into the legal industry, and his experience as a trial lawyer. Read the full write up here.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has forced many businesses to temporarily shutter or severely alter their operations. This has created unprecedented economic losses, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. At the same time, certain industries have never been busier. The insurance industry is likely one of them. Insurance Companies Struggle to Meet Demand At the …
The following article is a general update for individuals with pending claims or civil court cases regarding a personal injury. It is not intended as specific advice for your case, which may have special circumstances that apply. If you are a current client of Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C., or you wish to speak with …
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Note: The following should not be interpreted as medical advice or legal advice for any specific situation. It is provided as general information and an update on the constantly-evolving COVID-19 crisis in Georgia. One of the biggest threats posed by the COVID-19 outbreak is that new cases are expected to overwhelm our medical system within …
A motor vehicle accident is never a positive experience. However, the steps you take after an accident help determine the severity of the outcome. If you are injured in a car accident, contact a car accident lawyer in Duluth, GA, right away to preserve your rights, start healing, and compensate you for any lost earnings …
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After a motor vehicle accident, two of the primary concerns most clients have is hiring an attorney and how they are going to pay for medical bills. An accident can cost thousands of dollars, and not just in medical bills. Accidents can also cost you lost wages, medical equipment costs, loved ones who must take …
Have you been injured in a car wreck in Duluth? There’s a good chance you’ll be dealing with not only lost wages, but also a pile of medical debt. You may have no idea how you can possibly pay all of your medical bills, especially if you don’t have great health insurance. Depending on who …
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Every car accident is a stressful event, but getting hurt in a hit and run is particularly devastating. Not only do you have the trauma of the actual event, but you have the anguish of not knowing whether the driver will ever be caught. Hit and Runs in Georgia After a typical car accident case …
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The steps you take after a car accident can significantly impact your personal injury claim. Every year, six million people are involved in a car accident. Even if you haven’t been in an accident, it’s important to know what to do if it happens in the future. Protect yourself by retaining a Duluth, GA car …
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After you have been injured in a Georgia car accident, you may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, property damage, out-of-pocket expenses, and other real costs you incurred. In some cases, you can also receive compensation for your pain and suffering. Pain and suffering are considered “noneconomic damages” or “general damages.” This …
No one is perfect — especially while driving. Driving mistakes happen at the worst time and place, often resulting in an accident that leaves you injured. If you are injured and worried about how to pay for your medical bills for an accident you were partially at-fault for, there is a silver lining. Georgia laws …
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You’ve been in a car wreck. A doctor made a mistake in treatment. You slipped and fell in a store. No matter how you were injured, you may be entitled to compensation. If someone else caused your injury, you have the legal right to bring a lawsuit against them. However, the actual legal process of …
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A divorce and an annulment are similar legal proceedings to end a marriage, however the final results are very different from one another. A divorce is the dissolution of a valid marriage and an annulment is a legal decree that declares a marriage was never valid to begin with. Unlike divorce, which simply terminates an …
Rushing into a marriage may be quick but getting out of it takes a lot longer. Getting the divorce over with quickly should not be a driving force in decision-making throughout the process. Waiting Period for Uncontested Divorces At a minimum, it takes 31 days to get a divorce in Georgia. This is because Georgia …
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Back-to-school season is upon us. The new year often brings a new school, new teachers and new activities for kids and divorced parents to juggle. For divorced parents, the beginning of the school year is a great time to hit a reset button and discuss the impending changes to schedules and activities. Just like the child’s …
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“Check your problems at the door.” It’s a mantra some workplace environments live by. However, it’s easier said than done. It’s easy for problems in our personal lives to bleed into our professional lives. The trauma of going through a divorce isn’t something you can just turn off like a light switch. From the court …
