We are experienced in handlng cases involving complex issues and substantial assets.
We employ a collaborative and results-oriented approach, with the goal of acheiving
a favorable outcome for clients as quickly and efficiently as possible. If immediate relief is needed,
we will expedite the process and presnt the matter to a judge quickly. We will be able to call on
skilled business and property appraisers, accountants, and experts who specialize in domestic matters
to work on your behalf. Whether it is tracking hidden assets or determining the value of a business,
we have the resources to help. If necessary, we will retain the services of reputable private
investigators (PIs) to prove misconduct of the other spouse.
We will work with you to identify and document yours and your spouses's marital and non-marital assets
and debts. If you or your spouse have an interest in a pension plan, individual retirement account (IRA),
or employer-sponsored defined contribution plan such as a 401K, we will determine the nature of the asset
and its value. We'll advise you as to how to handle these assets and their division to minimize tax
consequences, and we will prepare the necessary documents to effect the division of these assets if
required by your final decree.
You may not realize, but you are entitled to a trial by jury domestic relations cases in the State of
Georgia, and if that is the proper course for your case, you can feel confident in knowing that we have
tried many domestic relations cases and our experience, courtroom skills, and knowledge of the judicial
system will give you the advantage.
• Child Custody and Support
In child custody cases, our lawyers know how to obtain and use information from teachers, doctos,
psychologists and others to achieve the outcome that you wish for your child. We will be able to weigh
the many factors that the court will ultimately consider and then prepare your case for its most effective presentation.
Because every custody case is unique, you will benefit for our many years of experience in crafting custody arrangesments
and visitation schedules for a wide variety of situations.
In child support cases, our knowledge of the recently revised Georgia child support laws and our experience with how judges
interpret and apply these laws will be a key asset in our representation of you.
• Post-Divorce Decree Enforcement
We help clients enforce final decrees, child support and custody orders, as well as provide representation
for those who are defending against actions for non-compliance. We will employ all methods and remedies
the law affords to enforce divorce decrees.
If conditions have substantially changed regarding custody, alimo0ny or child support, visitation
schedules and other related matters since your divorce decree, we will know how to effectively present
your modification case to the courts.
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Our firm handles a full range of family law matters including divorce,
alimony, separation, premarital agreements, annulments, post-judgment modifications, and contempt actions. Uncontested
divorces start at $500.00.
We can assist you in all aspects of family law involving children including paternity and legitimation proceedings,
child custody, visitation, child support including back-child support payments, and adoption. We can also assist you with
name changes, appointments of guardian ad litems, and all aspects of the appeals process.
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Our firm represents both commercial clients and individuals
in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property, including but not limited to: Purchase
and sales agreements, Residential and Commercial Closings, Re-Finances, Mortgages and Foreclosures, All
types of Leases, Zoning issues, Restrictive Covenants and Easements, Title Examinations, and Quiet Title
Actions and Partitions.
We also represent clients in litigation disputes involving real property. Examples of such disputes are: encroachment
issues, trespass to land and personal property, conversion, damage to property, landlord-tenant disputes (including
dispossessory proceedings), breach of contract issues, and more.
Please call us or e-mail us to see if we can help even if you do not see the property matter mentioned above.
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There were over 110,000 deaths in 2004 due to medical errors
in the United States. This number has increased from the estimated 98,000 deaths per year in 2001, 2002, and 2003.
A medical malpractice case involves injuries or death arising from the care or treatment rendered by a medical provider.
Medical providers include physicians, nurses, hospitals, psychologists, x-ray technicians and a variety of other medical
professionals. There are many different kinds of medical malpractice, but some examples are: dispensing the wrong medicine
or the wrong dose of medicine; improper reading of x-rays; transfusion errors; the misdiagnosis of a life-threatening condition;
surgery on the wrong limb; accidents during surgery; infections related to treatment; birth trauma; preventable suicide;
restraint-related injuries; burns, falls and pressure ulcers.
If you believe you have been the victim of a medical mistake,
you should contact an attorney with experience in medical malpractice to evaluate and handle your case as quickly as possible.
There are complicated and stringent statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases which limit the amount of time an
injured individual has to file a lawsuit.
Our firm can handle all types of medical malpractice cases, but we have extensive experience with cases surrounding
Gastric Bypass and Heart Device Litigation, including the recent recall of defibrillators and pacemakers by the manufacturer
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Our firm represents individuals involved in controversies alleging
a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as motor
vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, defective products, infliction of emotional distress,
intentional misconduct, and negligence.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many personal injuries result from motor vehicle accidents. Auto accidents may involve negligence on the part of drivers,
including drunk driving and reckless behavior. If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, our firm can assist you in
receiving compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages. Call for a free consultation before accepting an
offer from an insurance company that is less than you deserve.
- Premises Liability
Injuries suffered on another's property, whether in a home, on a sidewalk, or in a commercial building or
shop, are often the result of negligent maintenance or even complete disregard for the safety of others. If you or a family
member have been injured in a fall or other accident away from your home, you may have a premises liability claim.
Some examples of dangerous property include:
| • Potholes |
| • Slippery marble or other floor coverings |
| • Uneven concrete squares |
| • Uneven or rotten stairs, inadequate stair rails |
| • Poor lighting |
| • Oil or grease on floor of garage or ramp |
| • Slippery sidewalks |
| • Tree roots |
| • Water on the floor |
| • Food or spilled milk on supermarket floors |
| • Blocked isles |
| • Falling objects |
| • Uneven cobblestones |
| • Loose, frayed and worn, carpet |
| • Sloping driveways |
| • Cords, string, or wires on the ground |
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- Wrongful Death
If you've lost a loved one in an accident or as the result of a faulty
or defective product or piece of equipment or you just feel the death was
the consequence of someonešs negligence, our firm can represent your interests
against the parties at fault and their insurance companies to seek damages on your behalf.
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Mrs. Futch has been with the firm 20 years, serving as Legal Real Estate Secretary.
She oversees and prepares all sale/loan documents from sales contract through issuance of the final title policy.
She is experienced in Title Examination Review, Trust Account Reconciliation, and Title Policy Reports. Email: cfutch@bellsouth.net |
A valid will instructs an executor and the court as to the
decedent's wishes for personal and real property distribution and guardianship provisions for children. A
trust places assets under the management of trustee at either the creation of the trust or the individual's
death. A trustee has a fiduciary responsibility to manage the assets until the terms and conditions of the
trust has been fulfilled. Our firm helps individuals protect their loved ones and plan for the distribution
of their property and assets at their death through the drafting and updating of wills and trusts. Wills, living wills, and power of attorney all start at $100.00 each.
Our firm also assists clients in making end-of-life decisions before it is too late. Do not let the Terry Schiavo
situation happen to you or your loved ones. A living will allows you to make those decisions that will be carried
out according to your wishes. A durable power of attorney for health care is another legal document that can prevent
you family from incurring unnecessary heartache and costs while agonizing over what to do if you were in a vegetative
state or had a terminal illness. This document gives the person(s) of your choosing the power to make those difficult
end-of-life decisions on your behalf. These documents are very inexpensive and take little time to draft and, in the
long run, they will be well worth the time and money spent.
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- Business Formation & Dissolution
The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Our firm assists clients
in formation and business planning in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company,
partnership, or corporation.
We advise our clients about directors' and officers' liability, dissolution, trade association membership and activity,
joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and shareholders' rights.
If you have an existing business that you have not incorporated or you are wanting to start a new business
but do not know where to begin, please call! We can help you through every step in the process and it can cost as
little as $500.00 to incorporate!
- Business Contracts
We draft contracts in virtually all business areas. We are highly experienced in negotiating and drafting
contracts, negotiating contract performance disputes, and evaluating the appropriate remedies for breached contracts.
- Business & Construction Litigation
Because of our extensive trial experience, our insurance and tort litigation practice is perfectly complemented by our
business and commercial litigation practice. We represent commercial issues such as employer-employee relations,
commercial contract disputes, covenants not to compete, and transactional litigation.
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Products liability is the liability of any or all manufacturers of
any product for damage caused by that product. Products containing defects that cause harm to a consumer are the
subjects of products liability suits.
There are three types of product defects that incur liability in manufacturers
and suppliers: (1) design defects exist before the product is manufactured; (2) manufacturing defects exist during
construction and production phases; (3) defects in marketing exist when improper details have been given to warn
consumer of dangers in the product.
Some examples of products liability cases include:
Drug recalls such as Vioxx and Bextra
Automobile recalls
and failed safety enhancements
Defective medical devices
Flammable clothing
If you or someone you know has suffered serious side effects or a fatal injury
that you believe may be related to a defective product, you may be eligible to file a claim.
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The law imposes serious consequences for those convicted of a DUI and
the consequences are more severe for repeat offenders. If convicted, you could pay serious fines, serve jail time, and/or
lose your license to drive. Moreover, your driving record will be tainted and your insurance company will probably drop
your coverage or at least greatly increase your premium. It is easy to see how important it is to protect your rights and
our attorneys will do everything we can to shield you from conviction and stop these consequences from becoming reality.
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Attorneys at Ferrier & Ferrier, P.C have considerable experience representing
people charged with criminal violations. Joseph H. Ferrier has represented individuals charged with minor traffic violations
to misdemeanors to felonies. Criminal defendants often do not know how serious their situation is. You should know that whatever
the charge is, it is serious and needs to be addressed. A conviction for even a "minor" charge can lead to jail time, fines,
or both. Moreover, your conviction will become part of a criminal record that can cost you employment and financial
opportunities in future.
We can handle criminal jury trials in both State and Federal Courts.
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be construed to be neither formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Persons
accessing this site are encouraged to seek independent counsel regarding their individual legal issues.
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