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CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE LITIGATION
Civil
Huskins Law Firm LLC has a wide range of experience handling and successfully concluding litigation cases in the superior court, as well as appeals to the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The types of litigation generally handled by the firm include both simple and complex contract disputes, personal injury actions, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, injunction actions and real estate litigation.
Civil litigation clients of the firm run the spectrum from major corporations to small retailers to private individuals to real estate developers, to landlords, to tenants, and to banks. More times than not we are able to advise our clients to a successful resolution without exposing them to the additional expense of litigation. When litigation was needed you will find our lengthy record of successful verdicts hard to beat.
Criminal/Juvenile
- Felonies and Misdemeanors
- DUI & Serious Traffic Violations
- Suspended License
- Probation/Parole Violations
- Drug Charges
- Theft Cases
- Appeals
- Juvenile Cases
- Expungement of Criminal Records
Chris Huskins has successfully defended hundreds of criminal and juvenile cases since beginning his practice in 1997. Mr. Huskins expertise in these fields has gained him referrals from attorneys both in the state of Georgia and throughout the Southeast.
REAL ESTATE
Our firm conducts hundreds of closings each year, from basic home purchases and refinances to many complex real estate transactions. We represent buyers, sellers, lenders, developers, property owners, business owners, and banks in all types of residential and commercial real estate projects including:
- Buying and selling real estate
- Real estate closings
- Real estate transactions
- Title examinations, title opinions and title insurance
- Commercial and retail leases
- Construction law
- Contract and deed drafting, negotiation, and litigation
- Leasing and purchase options
- Mobile homes
- Foreclosures
- Preparing purchase agreements, deeds, and bills of sale
- Real estate financing
- Real estate litigation
Huskins Law Firm LLC has developed a reputation in the area as an expert in solving title problems. We act as an approved agent for one of the nation's most established title insurance companies, First American Title Insurance Company. Huskins Law Firm LLC can issue mortgagee policies and/or owner's policies of title insurance. Title Insurance is very inexpensive considering the amount of security you will receive. We will be happy to discuss with you the benefits of title insurance and quote you the exact fee involved for your particular property.
At Huskins Law Firm LLC, we have overseen thousands of real estate closings and will work with you to make sure your personal needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
ADOPTION
- Contested adoptions
- Agency adoptions
- Relative adoptions
- Step-parent adoptions
- Grand-parent adoptions
- Adoptions by a relative
- Adult adoptions
- Private placements
- Termination of parental rights
- Name-change petitions
All adoptions are confidential and all filings with the courthouse are strictly guarded from public view. Your interview with us, whether we are retained or not, will also remain 100% confidential. There are certain legal rights which are significantly changed through an adoption which you will need to be advised of. The paperwork involved requires meticulous attention to detail and should not be left to an attorney inexperienced in Adoption Law. Did you know that an adoption petition is one of the only civil lawsuits filed in Georgia that requires a judge’s approval prior to filing? Our firm endeavors to continue making the adoption process as diligent and joyful as it should be.
FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE
Uncontested Divorce
There is often confusion about the difference between an uncontested divorce and a contested divorce. Generally speaking, an uncontested divorce is usually based upon irreconcilable differences and the parties have reached an overall consensus on how their estate should be separated and how to handle custody, visitation, child support, and alimony issues, if they are applicable.
Our firm is qualified to assist you in preparing a comprehensive settlement agreement. We can assist by streamlining the process and helping move it through the courts as efficiently as possible. In situations where the parties feel they may be able to resolve their differences without protracted litigation, we have involved mediators early in the divorce process so the couple can develop a comprehensive written agreement before either party files for divorce.
Contested Divorce
When one or more of the above factors cannot be agreed upon, it becomes a contested divorce. Donald Huskins has handled both contested and uncontested divorce cases for the past 30 years. Mr. Huskins is considered by many as one of the best divorce attorneys in middle Georgia and the state. Often involving litigation, contested divorce cases can and are usually very stressful and time consuming. Depending on our current case load we will accept contested divorce cases on a case by case basis.
WILLS, ESTATES, PROBATE
- Last Will and Testament
- Living Wills
- Ga Advance Directive for Healthcare
- Powers of Attorney - General, Limited, Durable and Special for Real Estate, we can prepare all forms and types.
Probate of Last Will and Testament - This proceeding, although for the most part administrative, can be difficult and time consuming for grieving family members. We will use our expertise and experience to make this process as fast and pain free as possible. We have also successfully litigated contested will cases in the Probate Court and continue to do so when the need arises.
Administration - This proceeding is used to handle an estate of a deceased who did not have a Last Will and Testament.
Guardianships/Conservatorships - When an individual can no longer legally speak for themselves or is incompetent to manage their affairs because of their health condition, this proceeding is used to legally name an individual to make all decisions.
Petitions for Year’s Support – A surviving spouse and minor children are entitled under Georgia law to a year’s support based on year prior to the decedant’s death. We have Petitioned and litigated both sides successfully regarding year’s support petitions and caveats.
PERSONAL INJURY/AUTO ACCIDENT/WRONGFUL DEATH
No injured person should have to deal directly with an insurance company concerned solely with how little they can get out of compensating you. We have successfully represented many clients injured by the negligent acts of another. These cases have included Automobile accidents and Wrongful death claims arising out of the same, Wrongful death claims arising out of boating accidents, personal injury claims suffered on the property or business of another and others.
At our client’s choosing, we have yielded them more money than they settled for through the use of structured settlements.
BUSINESS/CORPORATE LAW/ CONTRACTS
Business Formation (LLC’s, INC’s)
A new business venture, like a new house, starts with a solid foundation. When you begin planning a new enterprise, the advice of trusted legal counsel ensures that you do not miss critical steps in the process.
The all-important first step of establishing a business begins by defining a clear separation of business and personal affairs, and establishing a legal entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability corporation, to protect your own assets from your business’ liabilities.
Contract Drafting
While you may be tempted to use do-it-yourself contract templates found on the Internet and elsewhere, the money you save up front can pale in comparison to the money you spend later on court costs and attorney fees.
Poorly drafted contracts inevitably result in disputes that end up in court. Vagueness in contracts is the number one reason our firm litigates contract cases – each party thinks that some key term means something the other party has not intended. Not only does a badly drafted contract lead to litigation, it will also likely entail increased legal fees. Attorneys will spend time arguing about what the contract actually means and the dispute may still end up in trial to finally resolve differences in interpretation. Even worse, drafting and/or signing a contract you do not understand may subject you to costs of litigation.
It pays to hire a lawyer to draft your contract, so as to clearly define each party’s rights and duties. A competent attorney experienced in contract drafting and review can assist you in putting together an agreement that establishes your rights and obligations in clear terms, and can help lessen future disputes and litigation.
Business & Contract Litigation
Litigation is the primary means by which civil disputes are resolved in Court. At Huskins Law Firm LLC, we regularly handle a variety of business and contract litigation matters for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Often when a business deal results in a conflict, litigation may be the only option. While our attorneys take an aggressive approach to litigation, we firmly believe in resolving disputes without time consuming and expensive trials, whenever possible. We evaluate each case to determine if alternative dispute resolution may effectively settle our client’s dispute.
Our law firm regularly handles business disputes involving issues such as:
- Breaches of Contract
- Business Dissolutions and Buy Outs
- Unfair Competition
- Employment Agreements
DUI
Whether it is you 1st, 2nd, or 3rd DUI in the last five years, your drivers license is in jeopardy, not to mention the other “mandatory minimum” sentences a conviction would carry. Were you also issued a Form 1205 Administrative Suspension? DUI’s, while misdemeanors in most circumstances, have become one of the more complex criminal cases to resolve. Each year the legislature seems to make the penalties more severe, especially for underage drivers.
Chris Huskins has successfully represented all ages of clients coming from all walks of life in most every court in the Ocmulgee Judicial circuit. Mr. Huskins constantly monitors recent appellate decisions as well as legislative activity in this field and is prepared to advise you accordingly.
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