Chamber Honors Tread Syfan With W.G. Mealor Award
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Chamber Honors Tread Syfan With W.G. Mealor Award

Stewart Melvin & Frost partner Tread Syfan was honored with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s W.G. Mealor Chairman’s Choice Award at the chamber’s 115th Annual Meeting & Gala. The award is given annually to the chamber volunteer who has gone “beyond the call of duty.” Chamber Chairman William Bagwell presented Syfan with the award…

Stewart Melvin & Frost Partners Brown and Orkins Lead Residential Real Estate Division
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Stewart Melvin & Frost Partners Brown and Orkins Lead Residential Real Estate Division

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 2023) – Stewart Melvin & Frost partners Whitney Syfan Brown and Anna Adams Orkins are now leading the firm’s residential real estate practice. The experienced, women-led legal team is taking a fresh approach to residential real estate while continuing to build on the firm’s longstanding relationships and its strong reputation with local…

Three FAQs Concerning 1031 Exchanges – Q&A With Steven A. Cornelison
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Three FAQs Concerning 1031 Exchanges – Q&A With Steven A. Cornelison

Q:  Do I have to reinvest more than my equity (sales price less mortgage) when I sell an investment real property to use Section 1031 to defer all of my gain on the sale? A:  Yes.  We often get calls from potential 1031 clients who have been told, or believe, that if they just reinvest…

John Strupe’s Video Story of Three Little Pigs – Fiduciary Responsibilities for the Board of Trustees for Non-Profit Organizations
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John Strupe’s Video Story of Three Little Pigs – Fiduciary Responsibilities for the Board of Trustees for Non-Profit Organizations

Explore John Strupe’s video story of the Three Little Pigs and learn about fiduciary responsibilities for the board of trustees in non-profit organizations and discover key considerations for ensuring effective governance and financial stewardship. Click Here to Watch Video

Stewart Melvin & Frost – Estate Case Successful in the Georgia Court of Appeals
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Stewart Melvin & Frost – Estate Case Successful in the Georgia Court of Appeals

Eric Wilborn and Kristin Kole Bloodworth, Stewart Melvin & Frost attorneys, recently assisted a client with resolving an estate dispute that eventually made its way from Probate Court to Superior Court, then ultimately to the Georgia Court of Appeals with a successful conclusion. Following the death of their client’s mother, the client was sued by…

Strupe Selected For Leadership Hall County Class of 2023

Strupe Selected For Leadership Hall County Class of 2023

John P. Strupe, a law partner at Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has been selected for the Leadership Hall County Class of 2023. John is one of 43 participants in this year’s class. A program of the Greater Hall Chamber, Leadership Hall educates emerging and existing leaders to become integral players in the future of the…

Understanding the ‘Duty of Care’ in a Personal Injury Claim

Understanding the ‘Duty of Care’ in a Personal Injury Claim

Duty of care often refers to the responsibility everyone has to avoid causing others harm. For personal injury claims, breaching your duty of care is also referred to as “negligence.” Suppose you suffer injuries because of someone’s reckless behavior and disregard for your safety. In that case, you may have the right to hold them…

How Can I Prove Distracted Driving in a Car Accident Claim?

How Can I Prove Distracted Driving in a Car Accident Claim?

Any action or behavior that takes the driver’s attention off driving can be considered distracted driving. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents in Gainesville and across Northeast Georgia. Distracted drivers often run stop signs, red lights, drift into other lanes and rear-end stopped or slowed drivers. Depending on a…

5 Steps to Take After a Boating Accident in Georgia

5 Steps to Take After a Boating Accident in Georgia

While boating accidents are less common than car crashes, they still cause a considerable amount of injuries and fatalities each year. The United States Coast Guard’s 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics reported 767 boating accident fatalities in 2020. In the study, many of these accidents result from negligence and are easily preventable with the proper care…

Mark Alexander Re-Elected to State Bar’s Board of Governors

Mark Alexander Re-Elected to State Bar’s Board of Governors

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…