How Do Child Custody Evaluations Work in Georgia?

A custody evaluation helps courts in Georgia determine custody arrangements that are in the best interest of the children. Typically, a mental health professional conducts an official forensic child custody evaluation. Then, Georgia courts can use the evaluations in a variety of legal actions where the children’s best interest is to be determined, like divorces,…

Seven ATC Law Attorneys Named 2021 “Super Lawyers” Honorees

  Andersen, Tate & Carr is excited to announce that seven attorneys have been selected as Georgia Super Lawyers honorees by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine for 2021. The magazine lists attorneys based on practice area and state. The ATC Law attorneys listed as Georgia Super Lawyers honorees in 2021 include:  Thomas J. Andersen…

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…

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How Employers Can Take Advantage of New COVID-19 Protections for Georgia Businesses

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…