Civil and Commercial Litigation
The civil litigation department has experienced rapid growth over the last several years. The trial lawyers in this department have developed outstanding reputations for obtaining excellent results for our clients, as well as providing exceptional responsiveness and service to each client regardless of the size or nature of the case.
We involve clients at the beginning of every matter to develop a results-oriented strategic plan designed to achieve a prompt and satisfactory resolution of the case. Our litigation attorneys also make sure every client understands the strengths and weaknesses of their case, as developed during discovery, as well as the full range of options available to pursue or defend any type of lawsuit.
Our civil litigators handle a broad variety of cases including:
- Business
- Class action defense
- Collection
- Commercial
- Contracts
- Construction
- Labor & Employment
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Probate & Estate Litigation
- Product Liabilty
- Real Estate Litigation
Attorneys from this department have tried cases in State, Superior and U.S. District Courts located throughout the State of Georgia and, in some instances, in courts outside the State of Georgia and the state of Tennessee. Litigators within this department have handled appeals before the Georgia and Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Georgia and Tennessee Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Fourth Circuit and Sixth Circuit, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
The civil litigation department values its role in supporting the firm’s corporate clients when they become involved in litigation. We work closely with the corporate, estate planning, tax and real estate departments in various litigation related matters.
In order to service our clients in an efficient and professional manner, we have focused the practice of our attorneys into the following specialized areas:
