During this time of giving, we want to focus on the pro-bono organizations in our Atlanta community. Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means "for the public good." Many pro-bono organizations have experienced an increased [...]
Everyone today is so busy—and life is so hectic—that we inevitably, and often for good reason, take shortcuts. But when it comes to signing contracts, the best counsel is to pause and review before [...]
As a contractor performing work in Georgia, it is imperative to stay on top of Georgia’s statutory lien framework in the event any payment issues arise. Georgia lien law requires specific steps with deadlines. [...]
Do you know where and how your important documents are stored? Are they safely secure and available to access when needed or in case of an emergency? If you don’t know, or are not [...]
Most 401(k) retirement plans are governed by the Employment Retirement Act of 1979 (“ERISA”). If you are married and want to leave your retirement benefits to anyone other than your spouse, did you know [...]
All business owners are required to meet certain federal and state requirements to stay in compliance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) breaks down these requirements for you in this post. Formed in 1953, the [...]
Unnecessary disputes can arise out of poorly drafted construction contracts, regardless of your level of sophistication. This is particularly true right now given supply-chain issues and the ever-rising cost of materials. Three points arise [...]
As much as we may try to avoid them, disputes happen. If you find yourself or your business involved in a dispute or other situation which could give rise to a claim, it is important to take [...]
As a Georgia business owner, your entity name and business address are of public record. Unfortunately, this can and has lead to an increased number of scammers using this information for solicitation purposes. These [...]
We are proud to announce that Burkhalter Law founder, Brian Burkhalter, has been selected as the exclusive Construction Law expert in Georgia by Leaders in Law. Brian is an experienced construction and litigation attorney, [...]
Limitation-of-liability clauses are important tools that business owners use to limit and allocate risks in commercial relationships. Business owners and their counsel should always consider the potential liability find ways to reduce exposure. Limiting liability can [...]
