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  • Sep 10, 2022
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What Are Your Rights After a Georgia Truck Accident?

Georgia is not only infamous for its beautiful lakes and culture but, sadly, for tragic semi-truck accidents. Due to the proximity of semi trucks
  • Sep 5, 2022
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Compensation Available in Georgia Boating Accident Claims

Georgia has some of the most renowned lakes and reservoirs in the southern United States. Whether you are fishing out on Lake Rabun, enjoying
  • Aug 22, 2022
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7 Most Common Injuries Resulting From Slip and Falls

Our Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost understand the frustration of suffering severe injuries in a slip and fall accident. When another person or entity
  • Aug 15, 2022
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Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim or Sue in Court?

If you have suffered an injury or lost someone you love in an accident caused by a negligent party, you may believe you have
  • Jul 15, 2022
  • Andrew Gould, Legal Briefs, Mark Alexander

SMF Trial Team’s Diligence Leads to Nearly $1 Million Settlement in DUI Car Accident Case

The Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost recently resolved a difficult personal injury case that brought their client 10 times more than initial
  • May 4, 2022
  • J. C. Highsmith Jr., John P. Strupe, Legal Briefs

Advance Directive For Healthcare Used In Disability Planning

An advance directive is a legal document that states a person’s wishes about receiving medical care if that person is no longer able to
  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

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  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

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  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

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  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

  • Read More
  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

  • Read More
  • Mar 9, 2022 | News

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

  • Read More