Common Statute of Limitations in Georgia
As much as we may try to avoid them, disputes happen. If you find yourself or your business involved in a dispute or other situation which could give rise to a claim, it is important to take [...]
Georgia Secretary of State Changes to Protect Business Owners
As a Georgia business owner, your entity name and business address are of public record. Unfortunately, this can and has lead to an increased number of scammers using this information for solicitation purposes. These [...]
Brian Burkhalter Awarded Georgia’s Exclusive Construction Law Expert
We are proud to announce that Burkhalter Law founder, Brian Burkhalter, has been selected as the exclusive Construction Law expert in Georgia by Leaders in Law. Brian is an experienced construction and litigation attorney, [...]
Limitation-of-Liability Clauses for Business Owners
Limitation-of-liability clauses are important tools that business owners use to limit and allocate risks in commercial relationships. Business owners and their counsel should always consider the potential liability find ways to reduce exposure. Limiting liability can [...]
Potential Pitfalls in Opening a Joint Business Account
In opening a business account, like most things in life, the convenient option is not always the best option. Particularly if you are considering a joint account with one or more partners, it is [...]
Stock Ownership vs Membership in a Company – What is the Difference?
There are more opportunities than ever to invest your money into a business or start your own business. In particular, the rise of online brokers such as Ameritrade and Robinhood have made it more [...]
Burkhalter Law Celebrates One Year Anniversary!
When we formed Burkhalter Law, we set out to lead our firm with the guiding principles of partnership, perseverance and progress. We are incredibly proud of the entire Burkhalter Law team for continuing to demonstrate [...]
Georgia Entity Renewal Extension + Complimentary Registered Agent Services
All Georgia businesses are required to complete an annual registration by April 1st. However, the deadline has been extended to May 1st. Read our prior blog post to learn more about the requirements and how we [...]
Best Practices for Litigation Matters
As a business owner, you may encounter disputes or situations where litigation is needed to protect rights and/or pursue recovery. Alternatively, you may have to defend against litigation. There are a few basic steps to follow [...]
Georgia Entity Renewals + Complimentary Registered Agent Services
All Georgia businesses are required to complete an annual registration by April 1st. Read our prior blog post to learn more about the requirements and how we can help your business stay compliant! Contact us to learn [...]
Are Settlement Communications Confidential?
Business owners involved in disputes often attempt to engage in communications with an opposite party to reach a resolution prior to engaging counsel and further escalation. Even after a dispute has crossed the line [...]