Smith, Welch,
Webb & White
Litigation
What we offer
Smith, Welch, Webb & White’s foundation as a law firm is built on pre-eminent civil litigation. Since its inception, our firm has earned our reputation for aggressively fighting for our clients and routinely obtaining the best possible outcome in civil lawsuits. Today, our law offices are home to legal professionals who have been recognized by such organizations as SuperLawyers, Best Lawyers, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100, among others, in various litigation fields.
Whether you are pursuing damages against someone who has harmed you or you are defending yourself from a lawsuit, you need experienced legal representation that will effectively present your story to a judge or jury. From the magistrate court to the United States Supreme Court and almost all civil courts in Georgia and from contract and business disputes to real estate and property disputes to personal injury, to construction, estates, and will contests, to unfair business practices, and zoning disputes, we have successfully represented clients in thousands of matters throughout Georgia.
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Civil Litigation
Our experienced civil litigation attorneys regularly represent individuals and businesses in civil cases involving a wide range of legal issues in all federal and state courts, as well as appeals to both federal and state appellate courts. Whether you are pursuing damages against someone who has harmed you or you are the party being sued, you need an experienced civil litigation lawyer who will persuasively present your side of the facts to the judge or jury. We have successfully represented clients in civil litigation matters involving simple and complex contract disputes, employment law issues such as discrimination and wrongful termination, real estate and property disputes, personal injury, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, property damages, probate of estates, will contests, fraud, construction defects, unfair business practices, and zoning disputes.
Effective representation in complex civil litigation requires extensive experience in and out of the courtroom and our attorneys will provide you with quality representation from the initial investigation stage through negotiation, trial, and appeal, if necessary. At Smith, Welch, Webb & White we believe there is no substitute for hard work and thorough preparation, from the inception of the litigation process to its conclusion.
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Business Litigation
Our firm offers an established general business practice area that includes problem-solving and advanced strategic planning in business law. These legal services include handling acquisitions, buy and sell agreements, corporations, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, financing options, joint ventures, limited liability companies, partnerships, sales, and shareholder agreements.
Helping Business Owners Resolve Corporate Disputes
When starting a business, entrepreneurs must consider countless legal issues; how should the business be structured? Where should it be located? Who should be hired? Rarely, however, is the prospect of litigious conflict with clients or colleagues considered and addressed until it is too late. Having an experienced business dispute attorney on your side in the face of conflict may, however, significantly reduce your company’s exposure to liability thereby decreasing the probability of dissolution or an unwanted merger. Whether you are just starting your business or are a decades-old member of the corporate market, our firm can provide invaluable legal advice to assist you with the gamut of corporate conflicts and legal matters that can, and often do, arise regularly.
There are many business disputes, both foreseen and unexpected, that give rise to the need for legal counsel. Our primary objective in resolving conflict on behalf of our clients is to arrive at a solution benefitting all sides while avoiding the need to engage in costly discovery and an eventual trial. Our corporate dispute lawyers are adept at handling the sensitive and fact-intensive negotiation process and will work tirelessly to settle your dispute without judicial intervention. Of course, when the possibility of a negotiated settlement proves impossible or unworkable in light of the facts of the legal dispute, our attorneys will use their knowledge of civil procedure, corporations, and commercial code laws to zealously advocate your position in a court of law.
Corporate disputes can vary from simple breach of contract claims to multi-million dollar allegations of fraud and misconduct. Our experienced business dispute attorneys routinely handle many of the following types of cases:
Contract Dispute
Shareholder or Partnership Disputes
Disputes with Other Companies
Government Compliance
Sales, Mergers, or Acquisitions
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Real Estate Litigation
The process of buying, selling, or developing real property is one of the most complex areas of the law as it involves old common law and modern secured transactions as well as lending regulations. If you are a buyer, seller, or land developer embroiled in a real estate dispute or would like to take precautions to avoid conflict, our real estate litigation attorneys can work with you to ensure your money and property rights are adequately protected against adverse parties and claims.
On paper, purchasing real estate seems like a relatively straightforward transaction: make an offer, wait for acceptance, draft a contract, settle the deal, and exchange the money. However, each step of the purchase process represents a potential point of disagreement or misunderstanding.
Our real estate litigation attorneys are adept at handling any problems that arise in the sale or purchase of a home, including:
- Disputes occurring in the drafting and execution of a purchase contract
- Handling a rescission or misrepresentation by the buyer or seller
- Problems with the title or survey
- State and local regulations, including compliance with zoning ordinances
- Issues with a mortgage lender
- Disagreements involving new home construction and implied or express warranties
Whether you are a seller with misgivings about the purchase contract, a buyer with questions about the title, or a developer in a dispute with your current residents, working with a real estate litigation attorney is the best way to avoid and overcome conflict cost-effectively.
In the context of residential real estate, our attorneys can handle even the most unusual of problems and legal needs. For instance, some buyers have run into complications with government entities over land use, requiring a land use appeal. Instead of facing the land use appeals board on your own, an attorney can present your case and argue why your planned development or historical designation is within the municipal zoning laws.
We are similarly skilled in reviewing the results of a title search and taking appropriate action to clear clouds on your title. A cloud on a title is a term referring to a potential claim or land interest by another party, which can result in the inability of a buyer or seller to settle the purchase contract. More specifically, banks and lending institutions will generally not lend money for the purchase of a home if there appears to be a cloud on the title. By working with a real estate litigation attorney, you can avoid or settle problems with adverse possessors, agricultural tenants, or creditors with judgments attached to the land.
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Our team of civil litigation attorneys guides real people through real-life legal issues. We will guide you toward the best possible outcome with honest, personalized guidance and legal expertise. Call us at 1.855.505.SWWW (7999) to schedule your initial consultation or case evaluation.
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