Jason W. Hammer authored an article entitled "To Hire or Not to Hire: Considerations in Retaining and Using Accident Reconstruction or Biomechanical Experts Properly" that was featured in Volume 13, Issue 37 of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) publication "The Voice." DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Membership in DRI provides access to resources and tools for attorneys who strive to provide high-quality, balanced and excellent service to their...
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This article focuses on the practical considerations that an attorney should take into account when making the decision to hire and to retain an accident reconstructionist or biomechanical expert. While certainly not exhaustive, the article covers the basic issues to consider when making such a decision, namely how soon should an attorney hire an expert, how an expert may assist with a case, factors to consider when making a hiring decision, and how to vet a potential expert. When to hire an...
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Thank you for joining us at the 2014 Board Boot Camp! It was a tremendous success. We will be holding more Board Boot Camp seminars in the upcoming months. The 2014 Board Boot Camp was a complimentary community association seminar, on Saturday, September 6, 2014. It featured sessions on: Covenant Enforcement Association Meetings Break-out sessions on collections for condos and HOA’s Feel free to come back to this site for news and updates on future...
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These are the questions we are frequently asked regarding the closing process: Q: What information do you need from me to start the process? A:Review our information sheets: Click here for access buyer information sheet. Click here for seller information sheet. Q: What do I need to bring to closing? A: Click here for closing checklists and choose the one that applies to you. Q: I'm the buyer. How can I get a copy of your fee sheet? A: Click here for our fee sheet. Q: How can I find out...
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This past year, community associations have seen an increasing benefit of implementing foreclosure proceedings against delinquent owners. This article describes the foreclosure process and addresses changes in community association law relating to this process. In 2004, the Georgia legislature amended the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (the “POA”) and the Georgia Condominium Act (the “Condo Act”) to permit judicial foreclosures of an association’s lien, subject to...
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