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Construction
The construction industry creates an abundance of legal claims and disputes. In these types of cases, it is helpful to evaluate the matter and have the perspective of both sides of the dispute. From the perspective of a homeowner, disputes and issues can arise in claims of negligent or defective construction. Homeowners also face legal… Read more »
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Corporate & Employment Matters
O’Dell and O’Neal assist business, small and large in a variety of ways. General corporate matters can include: Forming, amending and dissolving corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies. Providing legal assistance and guidance in buy-sell agreements, new employment agreements and workplace policies. Reviewing and assisting with contracts involving clients, vendors and suppliers. Assisting in disputes… Read more »
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Election Law
Individuals who are seeking higher office and elected officials holding office are subject to challenges to their eligibility. In addition, not every election is correctly conducted. In some instances, voters within entire precincts, wards or even cities can be disenfranchised. Mr. O’Dell has successfully handled each of the last three election disputes in Cobb County. … Read more »
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Family & Domestic Relations Law
Family law is an extremely broad area of practice. There is no area of the law which is more personal or more critical. Issues in family law effect the welfare of children, earnings and earning potential of spouses and the accumulated wealth of the family. Family law cases can range from a simple divorce with… Read more »
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Grandparent Visitation
As a grandparent, you have the legal right in the state of Georgia to exercise visitation with your grandchild. Grandparents can file an original action seeking visitation or intervene in a pending action where the issue of custody, divorce of the parent(s), termination of parental rights, visitation or adoption is before the court. As a… Read more »
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Guardian & Conservatorships
The issue of deciding the need of a guardian and conservator and deciding whom to nominate to fill those roles can be taxing on families. In many situations, external forces such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes are providing pressure on the family to have a decision maker in place. The emotion of… Read more »
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Other Domestic Issues
Other Domestic Issues Paternity & Father’s Rights That process of establishing a father’s legal rights generally begins with obtaining a paternity test to confirm the father’s belief that the child is his. While it can be an uncomfortable topic to bring up, it is important that a paternity test be conducted before a father commits himself to raising… Read more »
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Personal Injury
Injuries to the person occur in a variety of settings. These injuries, if caused by the fault or negligence of another person or corporation, are known as “tort” actions. The most common tort actions are car and automobile accidents and wrecks and premises liability (often referred to as “slip and fall”) cases. Automobile Wrecks Automobile injuries… Read more »
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Post Divorce
Post-divorce family law cases can present a variety of issues. Sometimes spouses stop paying or complying with Court orders. Contempt actions are required, including those involving incarceration, to ensure compliance. In some case, the non-paying spouse is unable to pay due to job loss or other financial changes. In these cases, a strong defense to… Read more »
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Probate Law
Traditionally, probate law largely involved the preparation of Wills and other estate planning documents and assisting clients in filing the estate of a deceased loved one for probate or possibly making a challenge to a Last Will and Testament or the conduct or service of an Executor or Administrator of an Estate. However, as the… Read more »