Christiane Bard

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Founded in 1983, The Minor Firm LLC has established itself as Northwest Georgia’s premier law firm, boasting over 40 years of dependable legal service. Our attorneys are trusted legal resources, adept at litigating complex matters and managing day-to-day transactional work for both individual and business clients.

We are committed to providing superior legal representation across a diverse range of practice areas. Our expertise spans:

• Real Estate Law: Handling both residential and commercial real estate matters, including purchase agreements, leasing transactions, and complex commercial conveyances. We provide residential and commercial title insurance and closing services in North Georgia and Hamilton County, Tennessee, and are agents for Chicago Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and Investors Title Insurance Company. As required by Georgia law, a Minor Firm attorney is an integral part of all real estate closings.
• Estate Planning & Probate: Crafting estate plans for complex and high-dollar estates, assisting executors with the probate process, resolving property disputes, and addressing elder law matters.
• Business Law: Advising on the formation, acquisition, and sale of business entities, contract negotiation, employment issues, and various business disputes such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and creditor rights.
• Health Care Law for Professionals: Representing health care professionals and entities in matters ranging from contract negotiation and compliance to medical malpractice defense.
• Human Resources Law: Drafting office manuals, negotiating employment agreements, handling workplace discrimination claims, and providing seminars on critical HR topics.
• Municipal & Utility Law: Representing county and municipal governments in complex matters, including issues related to water, wastewater, natural gas, telecommunications, and compliance with the Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act.
• Litigation: Our highly qualified attorneys assist with litigation, arbitration, and mediation in state and federal courts, covering complex business matters, employment claims, real estate disputes, and general insurance defense.

The Minor Firm LLC prides itself on its deep roots in the community and its unwavering dedication to client service, ensuring a professional and pleasant experience for all legal needs.