Practice Groups

Bankruptcy Group

Partners:
  • Frank B. Wilensky
  • Todd E. Hennings
  • William Rountree
The Bankruptcy Court is a microcosm of all other aspects of commercial law. An individual or corporation arrives in the Bankruptcy Court with its own assortment of issues. Contracts, lien rights, employment disputes, collections, and franchise issues, to name a few, are all part of the competing claims asserted in a typical bankruptcy case. As part of resolving these claims, the Bankruptcy Court often presides over sophisticated litigation. The various rights of both debtors and creditors need to be sorted out and resolved, in the most economical manner possible. The ability to do so in a practical, efficient and experienced manner is what gives our attorneys their esteemed reputation

The firm’s bankruptcy group consists of both a commercial practice group and a consumer practice group. Our commercial practice group represents business debtors, trustees, creditors and committees in all aspects of business bankruptcies. We are also highly experienced in insolvency related litigation. Our organization, experience and technology also enable us to maintain a strong consumer bankruptcy practice, representing all manner of creditors in individual debtor’s bankruptcy cases.

Whether the bankruptcy case involves sophisticated international businesses or individuals, our clients receive the guidance they need at the time they most need it.

Litigation Group

Partners:
  • Frank Wilensky
  • Todd Hennings
  • Hal Leitman
  • William Rountree
The firm’s litigation practice includes a substantial number of commercial, banking, and other business related cases. Our lawyers are experienced in all aspects of resolving disputes: negotiation, settlement, mediation and trial. The firm practices before state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate level

The substantive areas of the firm’s civil litigation practice include claims for contract breaches, banking issues, Uniform Commercial Code actions, receiverships, collections, landlord/tenant disputes, personal property foreclosures/replevin actions, fraudulent conveyance actions, real estate litigation, fiduciary duty breaches, disputes among owners of closely held corporations and partnerships and various forms of consumer litigation. The litigation department serves a broad spectrum of clients, including federal and state banks, credit unions, lending institutions, closely held corporations, Fortune 500 companies, property management companies, and other small to mid-size businesses.

Our trial lawyers are experienced, and pride themselves on maintaining the highest level of professionalism; aggressive, yet sensitive to our clients’ reputation and ongoing business image in the communities in which they operate. Our litigators are well trained and have a proven track record of success.

Collections Group

Partners:
  • Frank Wilensky
  • Hal J. Leitman
The laws in Georgia regarding collections are very creditor friendly. Unlike other states, Georgia allows the filing of bank and wage garnishments, which facilitate the collection of judgments

When a file comes into our offices for collection, we send a demand letter within 24 hours of placement. Thereafter, the file is placed with an experienced collector for review in anticipation of litigation. The collector attempts to contact the debtor in an attempt to amicably resolve the matter prior to litigation. If this is not successful, with client authorization, a lawsuit is filed. If the defendant fails to file an answer within 30 days of the date of service, we prepare and submit a default judgment to the Court. If the defendant files an answer, the file is transferred to the supervising attorney for action, including Court appearances. All pleadings are reviewed and signed by an attorney and the supervising Partner oversees all collection activities

Once a judgment is entered, the account is transferred to a post-judgment collector for skip tracing. If banking and/or employment information is discovered, the collector will initiate garnishment proceedings. All of our collection paralegals and attorneys are well versed and abide by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Our Collections Group handles consumer and commercial claims, including open accounts, unsecured and secured loans, credit cards, automobile loans, student loans, medical claims, foreign judgments, real and personal property foreclosures and various commercial matters.

Our Collections Group has immediate utilization of the court system, and our group of skilled attorneys are readily available to consult with clients concerning their most effective collection options. We are able to handle collections matters from the demand stage through post-judgment, which includes the filing of garnishments, conducting post-judgment discovery, and levy on assets.

Our clients throughout the country may electronically interact with us and view the status of their cases.

Financial Institutions Group

Partner:
  • Richard P. Kessler, Jr.
Our Financial Institutions Group represents credit unions and banks and their affiliated entities in the areas of federal and Georgia banking and credit union law, federal and Georgia regulatory compliance, payment systems law, consumer and commercial transactions under the UCC and other laws, vendor contract reviews and negotiations, Georgia and federal governmental matters and other areas affecting the business of financial institutions. The Financial Institutions Group partners with the firm’s other departments to provide financial institutions with the best possible representation.

State and Local Taxation

Of Counsel:
  • Peter G. Stathopoulos
Due to the existence of multiple tax jurisdictions, the lack of conformity between the various jurisdictions and the federal government, and the variety of taxes imposed by each jurisdiction, state and local taxes necessarily involve significant complexity. This complexity created both pitfalls and opportunities for planning than can significantly reduce a business's effective state tax rate. Further, competition for capital and job investments amongst the states creates significant economic development opportunities for expanding and relocating businesses.

We represent taxpayers in all areas of state and local taxation, including resolving tax controversies from audit defense through litigation, identifying refund opportunities and planning to reduce effective tax rates, mitigating audit risk through letter rulings, and identifying and negotiating state and local economic development incentives. We also have broad industry experience, including broadcasting and entertainment, technology and software, manufacturing, telecommunications, real estate, aviation and utilities.

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