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General Civil Litigation

Business Litigation
Securities Arbitration & Financial Services Litigation
Franchise Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Personal Injury
Appellate Practice
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Hearings
Business Disputes

Business Litigation

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP has handled business litigation since the firm's inception. SLC attorneys are committed to representing businesses in a wide range of litigation matters, both as Plaintiff and Defendant, in areas such as contract disputes, business torts, trade secrets, intellectual property and banking litigation. Additionally, SLC represents the interests of transnational companies in litigation in this country. Please refer to the Business Disputes section for further details. SLC, through one of its partners, has been recognized as being among "Georgia's Legal Elite: The State's Most Effective Lawyers" in the area of business litigation by Georgia Trend Magazine.

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Securities Arbitration & Financial Services Litigation

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP has handled financial services litigation involving insurance and investment products for over 15 years. SLC attorneys also have experience in securities arbitration before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). SLC attorneys also have experience in class action defense. SLC, through one of its partners, has been recognized as being among "Georgia's Legal Elite: The State's Most Effective Lawyers" in this category of the area of business litigation by Georgia Trend Magazine.

Franchise Litigation

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP is devoted to representing franchisees in the hotel and hospitality market, fast food systems, general retail systems, among others. We provide a full range of services including UFOC review, negotiation of license agreements and terminations, analysis of impact studies, and litigation services. SLC represents clients in all state and federal courts as well as arbitration.

Real Estate Litigation

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP is experienced in real estate litigation, and has successfully represented buyers and sellers of real estate, property owners in land and zoning disputes, and real estate brokers.

Personal Injury

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP has handled personal injury cases for over 20 years. SLC is committed to obtaining quick, full recoveries for individuals who have been injured. SLC handles personal injury cases for victims of car wrecks, defective products, and other wrongs. SLC, through one of its partners, has been recognized as being among "Georgia's Legal Elite: The State's Most Effective Lawyers" in the area of personal injury by Georgia Trend Magazine. Please refer to the Personal Injury section for further details.

Appellate Practice

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP is experienced in appellate cases. SLC attorneys handle civil appeals before state and federal appellate courts throughout the country. SLC represents both appellants seeking to correct erroneous rulings of lower courts, as well as appellees seeking to protect favorable rulings of lower courts. Increasingly, many appellate cases are handled on written submissions or briefs only, thus making the superior research and writing abilities of SLC attorneys even more important. Additionally, when oral argument is required or allowed by the court and in the client's best interest, SLC attorneys are experienced appellate advocates.

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Litigation

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP is experienced in litigation involving wills, trusts, and estate and probate matters. SLC is committed to protecting the rights of our clients through aggressive yet professional representation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP is experienced in alternative dispute resolution. SLC attorneys have successfully handled matters in arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation, and other forms of dispute resolution which may be more efficient and satisfying than traditional litigation. SLC attorneys also handle complex securities arbitration before FINRA.

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Hearings

STOKES LAZARUS & CARMICHAEL LLP has handled applications and renewals for alcoholic beverage licensing with numerous municipal, county, and state agencies. SLC also handles violation hearings in both the criminal court and at the administrative agency level. SLC is committed to providing suggestions for preventive measures, as well as taking quick action in the event a violation should occur.

Business Disputes

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