Specializations

CIVIL MATTERS: · Civil Rights: Federal (ADEA, FMLA, ADA, etc.) and State · Personal Injury: accidents, insurance claims, wrongful death, etc. ·Torts ("wrongs," involving a breach of duty + damages), incl.: - Wrongful termination (age, gender, race discrimination) - Sexual harassment ("hostile work environment," etc.) · Family Law: divorce, custody, support, adoption · Juvenile Law: delinquency, deprivation · Contracts: employer issues (compliance, administrative hearings); interference with contract; collections on accounts · Property Issues: - Deeds, titles, transfers, quitclaims, (re-)appraisals, foreclosure, etc. - Zoning, variances, merger, easements, etc. - Construction problems, warranties, etc. - Environmental law: permits, violations, conservation trusts · Wills and trusts: - Estate planning (with certified financial planner) - Probate (incl. contests or caveats) CRIMINAL DEFENSE: · State and Federal criminal defense (Northern Dist. GA, Eastern Dist. TN) · DUI, DL suspensions (incl. DMV hearings) · Moving violations (esp. truckers, via American Truckers Legal Association)