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Jury Verdict of $1.15 Million, More than Requested

Andersen, Tate & Carr partner Tyler Dillard tried a week-long jury trial in the Georgia State-Wide Business Court December 12 – 16, 2022. The trial was live-streamed on the internet and covered daily by Law360 legal news service. Tyler represented a solo-practitioner law firm in a case against one of the firm’s former clients. The …

Defendants Prevail at Court of Appeals and Are Paid Fees by Plaintiffs

Andersen, Tate & Carr attorney Tyler Dillard recently represented out-of-state residents who had previously sold a home in Georgia.  The clients sold the home as-is but were later sued by the buyers claiming that there was a toxic mold infestation. The clients adamantly denied any knowledge of any mold infestation and further reminded the buyers …

Client Victorious after Court of Appeals Ends Long-Running Saga

Andersen, Tate & Carr attorneys Tom Tate, Tyler Dillard, and Jaletta Smith recently scored a victory at the Georgia Court of Appeals in a case involving facts dating back a decade. The firm’s client was a life insurance company that issued certain annuity policies at the request of a family trust in 2011.  In 2015, …

Georgia Family Business Dispute Attorney

Georgia Family Business Dispute Attorney Being a part owner of a family business can be very rewarding, but it can also be very problematic if the other owners take advantage of the family business.  Oftentimes, the employees or part-owners of family-run businesses feel entitled to take actions that would not be acceptable at other businesses.  …

Georgia Tree Cutting Attorney

Georgia Tree Cutting Attorney Property owners are often surprised and angered when a neighbor trespasses onto their property and cuts trees.  Neighbors may unlawfully cut trees for a number of reasons such as to get a better view or to allow more sunlight or simply clear out an area for another use.  Regardless of the …

Georgia Dissenters’ Rights Cases

As a minority shareholder of a company, whether it’s publicly-traded or privately-held, you do not have control over the corporate decisions made. As a result, the company’s Board, executives, and majority shareholders may elect to sell or merge the company without your approval or consent. In many instances, minority shareholders may believe that the price …

Episiotomy Injuries, Fistulas, and Medical Negligence

Giving birth, or watching a loved one give birth, should be a memorable and joyous occasion. It can also undoubtedly be a stressful, painful, and intense occasion. There are often many unknowns, and expectant mothers and their families rely upon medical providers like OB/GYNs and nurse midwives to protect their health and safety. Many assume …

Insurance Company Pays More Than 2X Policy Limits Following Jury Trial

Attorney Tyler Dillard recently represented a car wreck victim in a Gwinnett County State Court Jury trial. The firm’s client suffered a concussion and torn knee ligament from a driver who ran a red light. The Defendant driver was insured by a major insurance company. Prior to trial, Tyler and his client offered to settle …

Defense and Counterclaims Lead to $1.2 Million Buy-Out in Zoning Case

Andersen, Tate & Carr attorneys Tom Tate, Matt Reeves and Tyler Dillard recently represented AR Motorsports, an auto dealership, in a Gwinnett County zoning case that was filed by a local City. The City sued AR Motorsports and its owner in Gwinnett County Superior Court, seeking a permanent injunction to close the business. The City claimed …

$100,000 Recovery for Trespass and Cutting Tree

Andersen, Tate & Carr Atlanta real estate litigation lawyer Tyler Dillard recently recovered $100,000 for a client when the client’s neighbor trespassed and cut down a tree on the client’s property. ATC Law’s client was a local Georgia business which owned several rental properties. One of the rental properties was located in Dekalb County, Georgia …

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 and the neighbor were unable to work out the dispute, the client represented …