Fix Then Fight to Respond to Serial ADA suits In 2016, the number of civil lawsuits filed under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) continued to climb, up 28% from the previous year. The vast majority of the increase in claims came not from discrimination in employment, but in non-employment cases, which increased 36% from…
How to Have the “Divorce Talk” With Your Children Sharing the news with your children that you are divorcing is one of the most difficult parent-child conversations you will ever have. Whether or not the decision to divorce is beyond your control, the conversation should be handled with tact, grace, and understanding. This is a…
Mistakes Parents Should Avoid Making During Custody Battles Divorce can be a nasty battle that leaves both parents scarred and without any hope of resolving parenting issues amicably in the future. Having an agreed upon parenting plan in place eliminates the need to go to Court to seek a child custody order. When parents are…
3 Ways an Arson Conviction Can Tarnish Your Record Georgia law defines arson as the willful and malicious burning or charring of property. Because not all courts treat arson cases the same, your first step should be a consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help determine the best way to proceed with…
4 Must-Ask Questions for Your Divorce Attorney For many people, getting a divorce is one of the most stressful and trying times in their life. From finalizing the custody of children to dividing up a couple’s shared assets, it is important to choose an experienced attorney who makes you comfortable and works tirelessly to achieve…
Andersen, Tate & Carr Attorney Patrick McDonough Named one of Georgia’s Legal Elite Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. (ATC Law) is proud to announce that Acquisition International Magazine has selected criminal practice division lead attorney Patrick McDonough as one of ‘Georgia’s Legal Elite’. The merit-led award is designed to commend legal leading professionals from across…
Over the Hills and Far Away: Defending Lawsuits Filed in Other States There are few things in the life of a business owner that are less enjoyable than getting sued. This already painful process can be even more stressful if you are unlucky enough to get sued by someone in a different state. The challenges…
Andersen, Tate and Carr Invites the Community to its Relay For Life Cookout Andersen, Tate and Carr, P.C. invites the public to attend the firm’s annual cookout in support of Relay for Life, The cookout will be held on Thursday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., in the upper level parking deck located at…
Avvo Recognizes Trinity Hundredmark with the Clients’ Choice Award Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. (ATC Law) is proud to announce that Avvo has recognized attorney Trinity Hundredmark with its Clients’ Choice Award. Ms. Hundredmark joins fellow attorney Patrick McDonough as an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award recipient. Currently, she leads the domestic relations practice division for…
Can I Recover the Cost of My Attorney’s Fees? I am often asked by clients whether the attorney’s fees and expenses associated with litigation can be recovered from the opposing party. The general rule in Georgia is that each party bears its own legal fees. But, there are circumstances where Georgia does allow a party…