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Press Releases
Scott Peters Tops in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Partner Scott Peters has been selected as a Best Lawyer in America in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Scott has more than fifteen years experience representing clients before state and local bodies regarding eminent domain proceedings, land use and development, and permitting and zoning.
SWF Corporate attorneys faciliate divestiture
Chet Hosch, Barry McGraw and Ashley Autry recently completed the divestiture of Atlanta-based Hi-Tech Rentals, Inc. in an asset sale to Production Resource Group, L.L.C. and affiliates of New Windsor, New York. The team worked extensively with investment bankers from Breckenridge Group, Inc. of Atlanta and accountants from Jones & Kolb in presenting the opportunity and closing the transaction.
John Christy to Co-Chair Seminar
Partner John Christy will be Co-Chairing the September, 2008 Law Seminars International sponsored seminar entitled "Real Estate Remedies" to be held in Atlanta.
SWF's David Flint among top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia
SWF Founding Partner David Flint has been honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the state by The American Trial Lawyers Association.
SWF Attorneys named "Super Lawyers" for 2008
John Christy (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights), David Flint (General Litigation), Chet Hosch (Business/Corporate), Lynn Stewart (General Litigation) and Warren Wheeler (Real Estate) have all been selected for inclusion as Georgia Super Lawyers for 2008. The selection process includes polling, peer evaluation and detailed research, evaluating each candidate on twelve indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our lawyers, among only five percent of Georgia lawyers so honored, were presented in the February 2008 issue of Atlanta Magazine and in Law & Politics.
SWF Associate Elizabeth Fite honored by State Bar
Associate Elizabeth Fite will be honored by the Younger Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Georgia at the upcoming State Bar of Georgia Annual meeting. She will receive the Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the Bar from the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. This is the second year in a row that Elizabeth has been recognized by the State Bar with this award.
SWF retained to represent trustee
Schreeder, Wheeler & Flint, LLP has been retained to represent the Trustee in the case of Pike Nursery Holding, LLC pending in Atlanta.
SWF attorneys selected as Georgia's most effective lawyers
Clifford A. Barshay (Real Estate), John A. Christy (Bankruptcy), J. Carole Thompson Hord (Pro Bono) and Lynn C. Stewart (Employment) have each been honored by being selected as one of Georgia Trend Magazine's "The Legal Elite: Georgia's Most Effective Lawyers." They will be featured in the December 2007 issue of the magazine.
Speaking Engagements
Partner Chet Hosch will be speaking at a seminar hosted by the Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs at the Georgian Terrace on January 20, 2009. The topic is "Choosing the Right Entity for Your Start Up Enterprise."
Partner Chet Hosch will be speaking at an educational forum for mid-market privately held business owners on October 16, 2008. The forum, "Implications of Potential Changes in Capital Gains Tax Structure and the impact on Privately-Held Business Transactions," is sponsored by Bernstein Financial and Boyd Capital Partners.
Partner Mark Forsling will be speaking at a seminar entitled "Land Use law: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation and Zoning" on October 14, 2008 in Atlanta. The seminar is sponsored by National Business Institute.
Partner John Christy will be speaking at the Telecom and Video in Distressed Real Estate seminar to be held on October 6 & 7, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Media Articles
Leasing Mistakes You Can Avoid
Georgia Commercial Properties
January 2008
Warren Wheeler and Carole Hord wrote an article addressing recurring mistakes by landlords leasing to shopping center tenants. Warren and Carole provided solutions to these common pitfalls thereby preserving landlord enforcement rights.
Youth work promotes neighborhood spirit: Baseball job a mission to Buckhead Volunteer
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 12, 2007
Cliff Barshay was featured in this People section profile about his years of selfless community service to the Northside Youth Organization as commissioner and coach.
Your stay-out-of-court guide: Avoid costly traps that often ensnare small business owners
CNNMoney.com
July 10, 2007
Chet Hosch contributed to a comprehensive feature discussing challenges and precautions in negotiating ownership, establishing control and sharing proprietary information in your start-up venture.
Let's Make a Deal: How to Draw Up a Partnership Agreement that Works for Both You and Your New Right Hand
Business Week, Small Biz
June/July 2007
Chet Hosch, business practice leader, was interviewed for this article discussing structure, capitalization, valuation and similar legal issues in bringing a new partner into your enterprise.
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