GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum: Losses, Leases and Litigation

June 11, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum: Losses, Leases and Litigation

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GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum: “Losses, Leases and Litigation” (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 42)

The pandemic environment has created a number of legal issues, touching everything from commercial leases to employees to legal liability. This GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum, with three accomplished legal experts as panelists, addressed many of these issues. The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can be found here. This webinar was jointly presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc..

The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright, and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. Business RadioX is the Media Sponsor for this series of Economic Recovery Forums.

Steve Stroud, Roswell, Inc., Moderator

Steve Stroud is a community leader, currently serving as the Executive Director of Roswell Inc, which promotes economic development through a public-private partnership with the City of Roswell. Roswell Inc, under Stroud’s leadership, has marketed an expanded Opportunity Zone, increasing the number of certified businesses, and launched networking/educational/informative programs to assist and retain local businesses. Stroud and his staff continue to forge an open line of communication between business owners, developers, citizens, corporations, non-profits and various entities. Roswell Inc continues to foster these relationships to enhance the quality of the community.

Previously, Stroud owned and operated Stroud’s Printing and Design for 30 years in Roswell, Georgia. Stroud has actively participated in community and nonprofits throughout Roswell for over 20 years. Stroud attended Georgia State University, with a focus in political science. A Roswell native, Stroud remains residing in Roswell, Georgia with his wife and three daughters.

Forum Panelists

Heather Brown, Brown Law LLC

For 18 years, Roswell-area and Georgia businesses in a variety of industries have turned to attorney Heather Brown, Brown Law LLC, for help litigating cases. Her track record of success has earned her a loyal and ever-growing client base. Specific areas of her business law practice include creditor’s rights (both in and out of bankruptcy courts), contract disputes and commercial real estate disputes.

When not practicing law, Heather also finds time in her busy schedule to volunteer. She is passionate about helping others with a particular focus on disadvantaged women and children. She has also served in a variety of roles with several organizations that include:

Chair of multiple committees for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Atlanta where she also completed the 2016 CREW leadership program
Member of the Advisory Council for the Drake House in Roswell
Member and past board member of the National Charity League
Supporter of Atlanta Women’s Foundation and part of the Inspire Atlanta Program

John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group

John Herbert is the managing partner at Herbert Legal Group and has been providing flat fee legal and advisory services in North Fulton since 2013. John’s primary practice area is concentrated in commercial practice for small- to medium-sized businesses but also includes some real estate services and commercial litigation. In addition to North Fulton, the HLG’s client base spans six continents with a heavy concentration in Africa. John has been practicing law since 1994. John has a B.S. in Polymer & Textile Chemistry from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University.

Kurt Hilbert, Hilbert Law Firm

Kurt R. Hilbert is the Managing Member and Founder of The Hilbert Law Firm, LLC. He is a seasoned litigator, an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, and repeatedly honored by his peers as an America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Georgia Rising Star Super Lawyer, ALM Legal Leader as featured in the Wall Street Journal, and Best Attorney in North Fulton County, Georgia 2014-2020. Mr. Hilbert can handle your matter all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

He has crafted a practice that provides a wide array of services to clients ranging from banking institutions and large corporations to small businesses. Hilbert is also a Certified Civil Mediator in the State of Georgia and has been certified as an expert witness in several GA cases involving real estate. Hilbert’s primary areas of expertise involve real estate, construction, banking, employment, and corporate matters. Hilbert oversees all litigation matters and cases at the firm to provide comprehensive customer service.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Jessica Arevalo and Sara Arevalo with Taillefer Commercial Group & Sara Sells Atlanta and Derek Hays with the Law Office of Derek M. Hays

October 3, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Jessica Arevalo and Sara Arevalo with Taillefer Commercial Group & Sara Sells Atlanta and Derek Hays with the Law Office of Derek M. Hays

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Jessica Arevalo, Sara Arevalo, Derek M. Hays

Jessica & Sara Arevalo/Taillefer Commercial Group & Sara Sells Atlanta

The Taillefer Commercial Group brings industry knowledge, integrity, and high level of communication to every client and project. Researching every customer’s need to ensure Taillefer Commercial Group is bringing only the best options for their investors, business owners, and clients. No matter what your timeline or daily schedules consists of, Taillefer’s group of agents can assist in making any site visits, meetings and closings work for their clients.

Sara Arevalo, owner of Sara Sells Atlanta is an Atlanta native with a background in Communications and Education, specializes in marketing residential homes for sale and helping buyers find their dream home. Sara knows that your home is an investment, not just a home, and advises her clients so they can make the best choices possible.

Derek Hays/Law Office of Derek M. Hays

The Law Office of Derek M. Hays specializes in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, tractor trailer wrecks, medical malpractice, and elder abuse/nursing home negligence. In his 23 years of practicing personal injury law in Georgia, Mr. Hays has obtained over $125,000,000 for his clients. He has also been honored to receive many awards and recognitions from his colleagues over the years for his exemplary service to his clients.

Robert Bexley with The Law Firm of Bexley & DeLoach and Bobbie Menneg with Beyond the Ribbon

September 5, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Robert Bexley with The Law Firm of Bexley & DeLoach and Bobbie Menneg with Beyond the Ribbon

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Robert Bexley/The Law Firm of Bexley & DeLoach

The Law Firm of Bexley & DeLoach is a boutique firm that provides affordable legal consultation and representation to individuals and families, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. Bexley & DeLoach specializes in merging the professional and personal needs of small business owners (business formation, contract drafting and review, trademark registration) to family matters (divorces, estate planning, probate). By providing wraparound services for small business owners, Bexley & DeLoach bridges the gap in services that other business law, estate planning, and family law firms traditionally offer.

Bobbie Menneg/Beyond the Ribbon

Beyond the Ribbon‘s mission is to advocate for support and resources beyond the diagnosis of cancer, to educate, inspire hope, cultivate awareness and empower individuals throughout their journey and beyond.

Special Needs Planning

July 24, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Special Needs Planning

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Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading age Boomers and Seniors addressing the issues of aging, care-giving and maintaining quality of life. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families. This episode will focus on a special type of estate planning, commonly referred to as special needs planning.

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills. The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

ATDC Radio: Nathan Huynh with NextJuris

July 17, 2019 by angishields

ATDC Radio

ATDC Radio: Nathan Huynh with NextJuris

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Nathan Huynh is the CEO of NextJuris, a knowledge sharing and expertise matching platform for the legal industry. Nathan is a lawyer who also has a BS in electrical engineering.

Nathan began his career as a Silicon Valley technology lawyer with over 15 years of professional legal practice with world-class law firms and cutting-edge technology companies. He has advised major technology companies on business transactions driven by the use, management and acquisition of technology and intellectual property assets, including extensive experience in tech sector M&A transactions, cross-border transactions and tech sector venture capital investments to structure the transfer and protection of technology and intellectual property assets.

Follow NextJuris on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Georgia Advanced Directive for Health Care

April 10, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

The Georgia Advanced Directive for Health Care

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Georgia Financial Power of Attorney Laws

March 27, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Georgia Financial Power of Attorney Laws

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Lessons Learned About Estate Planning From Riding With An Atlanta Cop

January 30, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Lessons Learned About Estate Planning From Riding With An Atlanta Cop

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The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills.
The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode, with IMS Experts

January 12, 2019 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode, with IMS Experts

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From Left To Right

Heather Neese/Human Resources Director
Teresa Barber/Director of Strategic Communications
James Crane/Chief Relationship Officer
Bill Wein/CEO (not pictured)
IMS ExpertServices

Heather Neese
Heather Neese is an established HR professional having worked in the field for over a decade as a Classification and Compensation Analyst, as well as in management. Heather earned her Master’s in Human Resources Management from Troy University and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). As HR Director at IMS ExpertServices, Heather’s main focus is in building and maintaining an engaged and agile workforce.
Teresa Barber
Teresa is a strategic advisor and consultant trusted by clients across boardrooms, town hall meetings, and in the field. Ms. Barber understands and deploys best practices in branding, market strategy, issues management, business development, communications, and strategic planning. She helps clients excel toward critical goals and work collaboratively across disparate perspectives. She has a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, STEM, economic development, and community strategy.

Teresa has helped hundreds of non-profit, Fortune 500 corporate, and public sector leaders diagnose branding, strategic, and community growth problems. She is an expert in navigating difficult and complex issues and crises and has been recognized as a national STEM expert. She provides coaching, facilitation, and consulting for clients ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to large government agencies, economic and workforce development systems, and non-profits. She has launched and announced regional efforts through social media, built conversation with international press, and created project management tools to anticipate trends, messages, and competitive stories in the sphere of public discourse.

Teresa is a former broadcast announcer and current member of the International Association of Business Communicators and the Institute of Management Accountants. She has logged hundreds of volunteer and mentorship hours in public schools and is the inaugural board chairman for STEM Story. She holds a Specialization in Executive Data Science from Johns Hopkins University, Certification in Conflict Management from the University of California at Irvine, a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Thomas Edison State University, and is pursuing an M.B.A. in Innovation through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She judged the Best Commitment to Education Program 2013 Corporate Citizenship Awards for the U.S. Chamber Foundation and is a NASA Social alumnus
James Crane
James is a corporate executive with a background as an attorney advising corporate clients and their law firms regarding litigation and compliance matters, especially focused on the integration of technology into the process. He is interested in developing business synergy with strategic partners and building networks of high performing organizations and talented individuals. Experienced and proven results in directing people, managing projects and creating success.

Bill Wein/CEO (not pictured)

Bill Wein has over 25 years experience in building organizations providing human capital solutions.

As co-founder and principal, he has helped build three very successful Executive Search and Consulting firms: Media Management Resources, Inc., Intelligent Management Solutions, Inc. and IMS Expert Services. Through these firms, Bill has built teams within some of the most successful companies in the world to include Philips Broadband, Time Warner, Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Motorola, and Cox Communications. Previously, he held Sales & Marketing roles in two prestigious telecommunications firms: U.S. West and Jones Intercable.

As CEO of IMS Expert Services, Bill leads a team that plays a key role in assisting top attorneys involved in high-stakes litigation attract and retain expert witnesses and consultants.

ExpertServices

IMS ExpertServices is a consultative expert services firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the reputations of our clients. We support the world’s most influential attorneys and clients through rigorous research and expert recruiting, strategic expert alignment, and administrative services that position clients for success on high stakes commercial matters. As the pioneer in the industry, IMS ExpertServices has cultivated relationships with premier subject matter experts across every industry and discipline, with the credentials, experience, and disposition to engage on high stakes Biglaw matters. We have developed proprietary research methods and industry connections, which also allow us to identify solutions and subject matter expertise for our clients handling matters with the most unique specifications.

OUR EXPERT WITNESS SEARCH SERVICES

IMS ExpertServices works with three distinct groups of individuals.

Law Firms: We locate and deliver high quality experts to testify in complex business litigation. Learn more about the services we provide to law firm attorneys.

Corporate Counsel: We provide consultants to assist with regulatory issues, intellectual property valuation, and a range of other corporate projects. Read more about the services we provide to corporate counsel.

Experts: We place highly qualified experts on major corporate cases. Learn more about the advantages of being an expert through IMS ExpertServices on the expert services page.

We handle all back-office services including contracts, billing, and collections.

To view examples of the types of experts with whom we have developed a relationship, you can browse by category or keyword. This is not an exhaustive list. It’s likely that you will not find the expert for which you are looking – good thing our core competency is search.

Please call us at 877-838-8464 to begin the search for the precise expert you need