We are pleased to announce that Expertise.com has named Thrift McLemore to...
We are pleased to announce that Expertise.com has named Thrift McLemore to their list of Atlanta’s Best Business Lawyers of 2023. Expertise is a website that assists customers in finding top...
View ArticleProtecting Yourself Legally When Moving in with a Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Cohabitating before, or in lieu of, marriage has become increasingly popular in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, marriage rates have steadily declined in recent decades with...
View ArticleThrift McLemore Names Two New Partners
Thrift McLemore, a real estate, business, and estate planning law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, is proud to announce that Erich Schultheiss and Joseph Williams have been promoted to partner. This...
View Article7 Ways to Avoid Solar Panel Installation Fraud
Using solar panels to offset electricity costs is far from new, but recently there has been a surge in their installation. Since 2020, a steady increase of states across the U.S. are taking advantage...
View ArticleA Guide to Business Succession in Georgia
Business continuity is critical to its success, but executing a successful business succession plan can be challenging. This guide aims to help with that. It explains business ownership transfers in...
View ArticleWhen Might a Property Partition be Necessary and What Does it Mean?
When real property is co-owned by two or more people, each owner has a legal ownership interest in the property. It also means that all owners must agree on how the property is used and maintained or a...
View ArticleTop 10 Questions Answered About Quiet Title Actions in Georgia
A quiet title action is a legal proceeding carried out to establish a party’s title to real property against anyone and everyone, thus “quieting” any challenges or claims to the title. It is an...
View ArticleNon-Compete Agreements: How Solid Is Yours?
There are many misconceptions about non-compete agreements. This is not too surprising, considering that whether they are even legally enforceable is a very fact-specific analysis. While there are no...
View ArticleBuilding a New Custom Home? Talk to an Attorney FIRST and Save Yourself Money
You’ve been thinking about your dream home for years and know exactly what it would look like. You’ve accounted for all the nooks and crannies. You’ve finally had a professional draw out the plans in...
View ArticleShould You Own Your Rental Property in an LLC?
When it comes to real estate investing, savvy investors are always on the lookout for strategies that can protect their assets while optimizing tax advantages. A popular strategy is forming a limited...
View ArticleWHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW FEDERAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
On January 1, 2024, a new federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. The CTA requires many businesses to report information about the business to the Financial Crimes...
View ArticleCraig Thrift and Ryan McLemore Featured in VoyageATL Interview
We’re honored to share a glimpse into the journey of Thrift McLemore through the lens of VoyageATL. Craig Thrift and Ryan McLemore, friends turned co-founders, embarked on a mission to redefine the...
View ArticlePatricia Roy Presenting on Navigating Partition Actions CLE Program
Thrift McLemore is proud to announce that one of our esteemed attorneys, Patricia Roy, will be educating attorneys on the ins and outs of partition actions for CLE credit on March 14. People who own...
View ArticleLegal Tips for Private Lenders: Mitigating Risk When Investing in Real Estate
Investing in Atlanta’s real estate market has always been seen as a money-making opportunity, drawing in people who want to ride the wave of the city’s economic boom and hot property scene. As the city...
View ArticleThe FTC Banned Non-Competes: What This Means for You
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned non-compete agreements nationwide earlier this year. What does this mean for employees and employers? Before we analyze the FTC’s ruling, let’s revisit the...
View ArticleHow DBAs Impact Your Business Identity
Most people have probably heard of PepsiCo and Alphabet Inc. However, these companies also operate under more widely known names—Pepsi and Google. So, how do these companies operate under different...
View ArticleUpdate on the FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
In our recent post, “The FTC Banned Non-Competes: What This Means for You,” we explored the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) sweeping new rule banning non-compete agreements. This rule was set to shake...
View ArticleTrust Administration: The Key Documents You Need to Know
If you’ve created a Revocable Living Trust or are responsible for administering one, it’s important to understand the documents that ensure everything goes according to plan. Here’s a breakdown of the...
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