Abusive Litigation 101: What it is and How to Fight Back
Excessive litigation and frivolous lawsuits are not a new phenomenon, and where such cases are particularly egregious, it may be possible to recover your expenses in defending against such claims. What is Abusive Litigation? What exactly qualifies as abusive litigation? And if you or your business finds itself targeted by an opponent intent on overwhelming […]
Understanding Encroachment: A How-to Guide for Protecting Your Property
As the old adage goes, good fences make good neighbors. Establishing and respecting boundaries that clearly define space and privacy are the foundation of any good neighborly relationship, but what happens when a neighbor crosses the proverbial fence to make use of your property for their own purposes? Encroachment is a form of trespass where […]
Who Really Represents You at the Closing Table? (Hint: No One)
After months of endless house hunting, price haggling, mortgage rate shopping and repair reviews + redos, the day has finally arrived. You made it to the closing table and a surge of energy rushes through your body knowing the finish line is in sight. Strangers fill the small conference room followed by a mountain of […]
Evicting a Tenant? Five Common Landlord Mistakes That Will Torpedo Your Case
Evicting a tenant from your property is a stressful, time-consuming and often messy process almost all landlords will eventually have to face. Whether it’s due to delinquent or unpaid rent, lease violations, criminal activity or some other issue, there is no shortcut or instant fix when a tenant fails to uphold their end of the […]
Williams Honored as Distinguished Leader in Southeastern Legal Awards
Founding partner receives prestigious award after remarkable year highlighted by firm’s leadership on Georgia’s squatting epidemic ATLANTA (March 17, 2025) – Williams Teusink founding partner R. Kyle Williams is named a 2025 “Distinguished Leader” by The Daily Report’s Southeastern Legal awards, the firm announced today. The award recognizes lawyers achieving impressive results in 2024 while […]
Inside Code Enforcement: Essential Information for Commercial Owners & Property Managers
You receive a call from your property management team to inform you one of your communities received a citation for a code violation. Now what do you do? And how costly will this be? These types of cases and questions pop up far more than people realize, and the lack of understanding can cause a […]
Considerations for Landlords When Negotiating Commercial Leases
In our last post, we provided recommendations for tenants when negotiating office leases. Here we take a look at leases from the opposite perspective, discussing several considerations for landlords to keep in mind before finalizing an agreement: If you need assistance in drafting, reviewing or negotiating a lease, please click here.
In the Hunt for Office Space? Seven Areas to Review Before Signing the Dotted Line
Due to the lingering effects of the pandemic and the skyrocketing number of employees working from home, in many markets there are great opportunities for businesses seeking to renew current office leases or to enter new leases. Tenants may be able to secure free rent, reduced rent, remodeling funds, and other concessions that would have […]
David Metzger Talks Squatting Law With Real Estate Today
David Metzger joins Real Estate Today to discuss the ins and outs of Georgia’s new squatting law and practical advice to property owners dealing with the issue. Part One Part Two
Planning a Senior Community? What Developers Need to Know Before Shovels Hit the Ground
The last few years have been tough sledding for many commercial real estate developers, but one asset class bucking the trend appears to be entering a new golden age. Buoyed by the silver tsunami of 70 million Baby Boomers unshackling themselves from the burdens of homeownership, the 55+ “active adult” category is seeing a surge […]
