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Tried to successful conclusion by jury trial a condemnation case involving a metro Atlanta auto repair franchisee. The Department paid no compensation for the loss of business when the property was condemned, and judgment for $1.15 million was entered for business loss award to client.

Settled taking of 2.9 acres of property located in Sandy Springs in north Atlanta perimeter area. Settlement was for $7 million. Property was taken as part of a city center project for the construction of a combined city hall and performing arts complex to be surrounded by a park. Settlement represented a 100 percent increase over the city's appraisal.

Negotiated a $1.1 million settlement of a condemnation case on the eve of a 4-day jury trial. The case concerned an undeveloped commercial outparcel along I-85 in southwest metro Atlanta and involved complicated historical issues. The settlement was nearly twice what the condemnor estimated as just and adequate compensation.

Tried to successful conclusion a jury trial involving damage to access of hotel property in central Georgia. Jury award resulted in recovery 400 percent higher than sums offered by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

Obtained jury award after jury trial for mineral bearing property located in central Georgia that was 54 times higher than GDOT's initial estimate resulting in a judgment after interest for a sum 80 times higher than the original payment to the clerk of court.

Successfully defended a business loss claim by a major fast food franchisee in central Georgia resulting from a total taking of the franchised site. The jury trial judgment was 320 percent higher than sums originally paid into court by the GDOT.

Negotiated a settlement on behalf of a farmer involving the eminent domain taking of a substantial amount of pasture and the relocation of their homestead of more than 50 years.

Settled on the eve of trial a case involving the taking of 14 acres of undeveloped land used as part of a Christian camp in north Georgia. The settlement was for $1.25 million dollars, which represented an amount 800 percent higher than sums paid into court by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

Lobbied for and secured passage of Georgia HB-90 on behalf of a timber products producer. The bill sought to clarify that certain purchasers of timber are protected by the Uniform Commercial Code’s purchaser in the ordinary course of business provisions, and that those purchasers cannot then be liable for the tort of conversion. Representation included delivering testimony before the House Judiciary Gunter Subcommittee and the full House Judiciary Committee regarding the bill, which was approved by the Georgia House of Representatives, the Senate, and signed into law by the Governor.

Counsel to receiver regarding television and radio stations with assets including FCC licenses and towers, who defaulted on more than $3 million in secured and unsecured loans. During the attempted acquisition of the assets, a dispute arose as the owner continuously interfered with operations. The case settled prior to trial.

Counsel to secured lender regarding federal receivership of national for-profit educational institution with various issues. Representation included working with the secured lender to auction particular real estate assets of the institution, and navigating landlord issues across 45+ states.