The Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost recently resolved a difficult personal injury case that brought their client 10 times more than initial settlement expectations. Their highly successful settlement offers clear confirmation of the Trial Team’s deliberate and “uncommon” approach in limiting its carefully selected caseload – matched with an attitude of hard work,…
ATLANTA – Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Mark W. Alexander has been re-elected to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is the 160-member policymaking authority of the State Bar, with representation from each of Georgia’s judicial circuits. Alexander, who has served on the board since 2012, represents the Northeastern…
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 make medical decisions because of a serious illness or injury. Our blog offers more information on advance directives. Why do I need an Advance Directive? Depending on your circumstances, an advance…
Having a will is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Let’s take a deeper look into why it is so important. Why do I need a will? A will is important because if you do not designate who will inherit your property, the state will. This statutory…
The durable power of attorney is a legal procedure that gives authority to a named individual to make important decisions about your possessions, healthcare, finances, and other vital areas of your life. It’s a means of managing your affairs if you are disabled. Our Q&A answers questions we have received concerning durable power of attorney….
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 and leave them with nowhere to turn when the speedy online closing process leaves a trail…
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, and estates, Orkins joined Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s Trusts…
Attorneys Kristin K. Bloodworth and J. Bryce McCarter have joined Stewart, Melvin & Frost. Bloodworth, a Gainesville native, is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice primarily on government and municipal law. McCarter, a Blairsville native and 2021 graduate of Mercer University School of Law, will concentrate his practice on litigation and also works in…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier recently reopened its playground that was damaged by fire in 2020. Through a strong response from the community and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs raised the necessary funds to rebuild the playground. A ribbon cutting was held on Aug. 25. Our partner Brook…
Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s Trial Team Secures $500,000 Settlement for Victim of Car Wreck Gainesville, Ga. – The Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost has obtained a $500,000 settlement following a car wreck that occurred in Flowery Branch. The Hall County case involved a horrible car accident caused by a negligent driver who ran…