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  • Home
  • Our Attorneys
    • H. Matthew Horne
    • Melissa Darden Griffis
    • Charles C. Witcher
    • Katherine Gribben Gargan
  • Practice Areas
    • Land Use and Zoning
    • Wills and Estate Law
    • Personal Injury
    • Real Estate
    • Family Law
    • Business Law and Contracts
    • Civil Law
    • Bankruptcy in Georgia
    • Criminal Law
  • Blog
    • What to Bring to a Divorce Consultation
    • What To Do If You’ve Been Arrested in the State of Georgia
    • What to bring to a Criminal Consultation
    • Courts in Georgia
    • The Criminal Process
    • Real Estate Closings in Georgia 101
    • Estate Planning in Georgia 101
    • Filing for Bankruptcy in Georgia
    • DUI in Georgia 101

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What to bring to a Criminal Consultation

November 21, 2022

Deciding what documents to bring to a criminal consultation can be an overwhelming task. The most straightforward approach is to bring as much evidence as possible. Unfortunately, however, most defendants will not have access to the State’s file at the time of the first consultation. Unfortunately, this can limit defendants from bringing all that they…

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What to Bring to a Divorce Consultation

October 14, 2022

Separation and divorce are emotionally difficult decisions, and can often become legally difficult, too. For this reason, we at Horne and Griffis want to do everything in our power to guide you through the murky legal process and help you find the best outcome for your future. However, we rely on you to bring the…

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Courts in Georgia

August 22, 2022

In Georgia, any person arrested and charged with an offense will be prosecuted in one of four (4) types of courts: The prosecution of a charge depends on the category of the offense and the jurisdiction in which the alleged offense was committed. Municipal and State Courts in Georgia Municipal (city courts) and state courts…

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What To Do If You’ve Been Arrested in Georgia

August 22, 2022

I’ve been arrested! What’s my next move? Being arrested can be stressful and confusing. Our job as criminal defense lawyers is to help you in knowing how and when to fight back after you’re arrested in Georgia. An arrest is the first part in a long and sometimes confusing series of events. Certified officers in…

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The Criminal Process

August 22, 2022

Every person arrested and charged with an offense in the State of Georgia will follow the same basic procedure. Broadly, the criminal process begins with an arrest. The state will follow two different procedures when accusing a person depending on the crime alleged. For most offenses, an accusation will come in the form of a…

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DUI in Georgia 101

December 9, 2019

Most attorneys will claim that DUI cases are more complicated than murder cases. DUI cases bring so many technicalities that even many lawyers cannot properly deal with them. This is why a skilled DUI attorney is crucial in obtaining a favorable result. Every DUI arrest requires a police officer to follow specific procedures before making…

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Real Estate Closings in Georgia 101

November 27, 2019

If you are purchasing real estate with another person, it is important to consider how you will take title to the property. Georgia law recognizes two primary options for joint ownership: 2) Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship and 2) Tenants in Common. Tenants in Common means that upon the death of one owner, the deceased owner’s interest will pass to the deceased owner’s estate.

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Estate Planning in Georgia 101

November 27, 2019

A will is a legal document that directs how certain property that you own at the time of your death (called your probate estate) is distributed after your death. A will must be properly executed to be valid. Your will takes effect only upon your death.

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Filing for Bankruptcy in Georgia

December 28, 2018

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding under federal law that allows a debtor who is having serious financial difficulties to obtain financial relief. Bankruptcy allows debtors to either eliminate their debts or repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court.

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