Hutcheson Henderson

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Since 1986, Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, LLP has been dedicated to providing excellent legal services with a focus on Respect, Competence, and Efficiency. Embracing a new-model concept, the firm delivers top-level representation at competitive fees, avoiding excessive overhead and legacy costs. Their practice encompasses a wide array of legal fields, serving small, medium, and large corporations, as well as individuals.

The firm boasts a robust Commercial Real Estate section with eight full-time attorneys and support staff. They offer comprehensive services from property purchase through development and disposition, handling complex real estate closings, entity formation, transaction structuring, 1031 "tax-free" exchanges, and leveraging tax-credit housing incentives and historic tax credits. They have been instrumental in major real estate transactions across Atlanta.

In Employment and Labor Law, Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, LLP advises clients on state and federal wage and hour laws (Fair Labor Standards Act), employment practices, and compliance with anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. They also handle Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and National Labor Relations Act issues, representing clients before agencies like the EEOC and in state and federal courts.

Their Medical Malpractice practice has a track record of over thirty years, assisting injured patients with claims against medical providers. This specialized area covers errors like missed diagnoses, surgical mistakes, medication errors, and inadequate monitoring. The firm is adept at establishing the "standard of care" and securing expert witness testimony, navigating complex cases involving Internists, Radiologists, Surgeons, Hospital Staff, Nursing Homes, and Pharmacists.

The Environmental Practice Group offers extensive experience in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental statutes, alongside environmental and land use litigation throughout Georgia. They handle matters related to the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, CERCLA, Oil Pollution Act, Hazardous Site Response Act, and issues such as hazardous waste contamination, oil spill claims, storm water discharge, and underground storage tanks.

The firm prides itself on its hands-on practitioners, with attorneys averaging over 18 years of experience, working directly with clients supported by a dedicated staff. This combination ensures capable and efficient handling of legal matters for clients across the U.S. and globally.