A lawyer’s checklist before going on vacation
It’s that time of year again: travel, turkey, and time off. As lawyers, we help our clients prepare for and deal with “worst case scenarios,” so let us be the first this season [...]
Is a referring lawyer liable for another lawyer’s malpractice? Maybe!
Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, there’s nothing ethically wrong with a lawyer referring a case to another lawyer. It’s common to see referrals by a personal injury [...]
Killer Practice Point: ante litem notice to state agencies and municipalities
Something that comes up from time to time, in personal injury matters especially, is the requirement to provide ante litem notice to the state prior to filing suit. The Georgia Tort Claims Act [...]