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Author: Rob Brannen

Make Sure Your Insurance Covers Hurricane Needs

After years of avoiding hurricanes, Savannah was pummeled by Hurricane Matthew last year and swamped by Hurricane Irma this year. The hurricanes have taught us that we cannot just buy the cheapest insurance policy and hope for the best. If you want to be protected, you have to ask the right questions. Here are six […]

Protecting Property Owners from Failed Contractors

By Rob Brannen, Bouhan Falligant LLP Special to Business in Savannah When a general contractor shuts its doors, property owners who have already paid their contractor might end up having to pay twice for the same work. Property owners can reduce the risk of double payments by negotiating strong funding procedures in their contracts, by […]

Georgia Supreme Court Closes Door on Witness Only Closings

Article by Bouhan Falligant Real Estate Attorney Rob Brannen, BiS After years of review, debate and deliberation, Georgia attorneys now have clear guidance from the Supreme Court of Georgia regarding witness-only closings. On Sept. 22, the court ratified and approved a formal advisory opinion issued by the Georgia Bar making lawyer participation in a witness-only […]