Lisa Harris

Specialties & Capabilities

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Languages Spoken

English

Since its establishment in 1986, Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss, LLP has provided exceptional legal services to corporations and individuals. The firm operates on a modern framework centered around three core objectives: Respect, Competence, and Efficiency. Embracing a new-model concept, SWTW delivers top-tier legal representation at competitive fees, avoiding excessive overhead and legacy costs.

With attorneys averaging over 18 years of experience, including eight lawyers with more than twenty-five years, SWTW prides itself on being hands-on practitioners who work directly with clients. This direct engagement, supported by a dedicated staff, ensures clients receive peace of mind. Now in its 34th year, the firm offers superior legal representation to clients across the U.S. and globally.

SWTW's extensive practice areas include:

• Commercial Real Estate: An experienced section handling the full scope of services from property purchase through development and disposition, including complex closings, entity formation, 1031 exchanges, and tax-credit housing incentives. The firm is active in major Atlanta transactions.
• Employment and Labor Law: Expertise in advising clients on state and federal wage and hour laws, employment practices, and compliance with discrimination laws (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA). They respond to EEOC claims and defend employment claims in state and federal courts.
• Environmental Law: Extensive experience in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental statutes, as well as environmental and land use litigation. They handle cases related to hazardous waste contamination, oil spill claims, and storm water discharge.
• Medical Malpractice: Over thirty years assisting injured patients with claims against medical providers. This specialized area covers missed diagnoses, surgical errors, medication errors, and negligence by various medical professionals.

Additional practice areas encompass Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Family Law, Insurance Law, Construction Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and White Collar and High-profile Criminal Defense.