FDW Attorney Helps Client Win $17.7 Million Judgment

Christmas 2005, a Clayton County grandmother was in the back seat of her son's 2002 Ford Explorer driving to Church with her family when their SUV was hit head on by another car. While none of the others involved in the accident were seriously injured, the grandmother, who was "safely" buckled into her seat belt, slammed forward and down when the rear seat latch failed and it collapsed on her, which resulted in her being completely paralyzed from the neck down.

While no amount of money would make this grandmother whole again, it would take a great deal of money for her care. Neither she nor her son, who was driving the SUV, were in any way at fault in the accident. An FDW client referred the grandmother to us to help her with the case. (more...)

Supreme Court Weighs in on "Reimbursement" under the IDEA

" Between a rock and a hard place" is exactly where many schools find themselves today as state and federal education funding continues to be cut while demand for services continues to increase. This is further illustrated, as school districts across the county may soon begin to feel the effects of a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court addressing the girth of "reimbursement" under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (more...)

FDW Intern Awarded "Best Attorney" in the Regional Mock Trial Competition

FDW is particularly proud of its 2009-2010 intern, Oriana Patterson of Jonesboro High School. Oriana won "Best Attorney" for all three rounds of the recent Regional Mock Trial Competitions. Jonesboro High School's Mock Trial Team, of which Oriana is a member, won their 9th regional title. The State Completion is the next step for the team. FDW wishes the team and Oriana great success! (more...)

"I've Been Injured in an Accident: Do I Have A Case?"
The Personal Injury Corner - By: Sybil Bates McCormack, Esq.

As you are probably aware by now, I've been practicing personal injury law for over 11 years. In that time, I have received numerous telephone calls from prospective clients who simply wanted to "cut to the chase." They often launch into the conversation with a statement that sounds something like the following: "I don't want to waste your time. I'm just calling to find out whether I have a case."(more...) 

How PEO Affects Small Business Compliance With FMLA

Many small businesses have turned to Professional (also sometimes called "preferred") Employer Organizations to help them with a wide range of personnel management issues - from health insurance to workers compensation to payroll. Sometimes the PEO partnership can bring questions with it, for instance, how does using a PEO affect small business compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act [FMLA]? (more...)

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FDW Supports Clayton County Schools and ESPLOST

FDW has worked diligently along with other business and community leaders to coordinate the ESPLOST campaign. If you are a Clayton County voter, please support our schools. Vote "YES" September 15th. (more...)

Partner Mike Williams Serves on GGFOA Panel

FDW client, College Park City Manager William Johnson, and FDW Partner Mike Williams will be part of a panel discussion on efficiency accountability at the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association 24th Annual Conference in Athens on October 6th. For more information about the conference, go to www.vinsoninstitute.org/ggfoa.

Important Notice for All Employers

How do recent changes to the Georgia Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program affect Georgia business owners?  While certain provisions of the recently enacted amendments to the SAVE act may affect all or most businesses in Georgia, the largest impact will be felt in the field of government contracting. (more...)

Your Automobile Medical Payments Could be Essential

If you are a licensed driver in Georgia and have never purchased the optional medical payments coverage that is available to most automobile insurance policyholders, you ought to strongly reconsider your decision. (more...) 

Dissolution of the Uncivil Union: Issues of Legitimation and Child Custody

Determining your standing as a biological parent can be one of the biggest challenges people face when the reality hits that his or her relationship with his or her significant other may have run its course. (more...)