- Divorce
- Child SupportThe attorneys at Bouhan Falligant handle many complex family law matters, which include matters related to divorce, child custody and child support, among others. While cases pertaining to family law often involve difficult tasks, our attorneys meet those challenges head on by combining an extensive knowledge of family law with a strong work ethic and sensitivity to the emotional needs of our clients. Our attorneys have considerable experience trying cases before both judges and juries, but we also strive to resolve cases amicably through settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as mediation, whenever appropriate. Our goal is to deliver results to our clients in the most cost-effective manner possible and with the least amount of stress possible.
- Child Custody and VisitationMany people who go through issues such as divorce or a child custody dispute become frustrated because their lawyer doesn’t treat their legal concerns as seriously as they do. At Bouhan Falligant, that won’t happen to you. We take our legal responsibility very seriously. We understand what is at stake. Family law involves all the things in life that are most important to you: your relationships, your children and your property.
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementOur family law services include the following areas: divorce, alimony, child custody, visitation, legitimation and paternity, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, restraining and protective orders, grandparent visitation, third-party custody, and post-judgment issues, such as contempt actions.
- GuardianshipRelated legal experience includes will contests, year’s support proceedings, guardianships of minors or incapacitated adults, “special needs” trusts for disabled or incapacitated individuals, removal or substitution of trustees, and petitions for accounting by executors, administrators, and trustees.
- Spousal Support
- Wrongful DeathOur experienced lawyers frequently represent steamship lines, charterers, towing companies, dredging companies, terminals, stevedores and their insurers in defense of personal injury/wrongful death claims and in defense of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation claims. Our Firm has also been involved in some of the most significant maritime casualties to occur in this region and have extensive experience in representing vessel owners and their insurers in Limitation of Liability proceedings.
- MurderFrank “Sonny” Seiler Represents Jim Williams in the famous murder case depicted in Midnight and the Garden of Good and Evil
- Corporate LawBouhan Falligant is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2013 listing of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite. Those honored were: John Lientz was recognized in the category of Corporate Law. Kathleen Horne was recognized in the category of Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights. Melanie Marks was recognized in the category of Taxes/Estates/Trusts. […]
- Mergers and AcquisitionsOur attorneys advise clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, change of ownership, employee contracts, facility development and expansion, corporate governance, physician self-referral prohibitions. They represent clients with Anti-Kickback issues, provider licensure, medical staff matters, pharmacy issues, HIPAA, and Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation, and reimbursement. In addition, they have represented a variety of health care entities in Georgia Certificate of Need matters including applications, letters of non-reviewability, administrative hearings, appeals and judicial reviews.
- Business DisputesBouhan Falligant announced that it is expanding its practice, hiring John D. Harvey as an attorney. His practice area will concentrate on real estate, business law, civil litigation and aviation law. Before joining Bouhan Falligant, Harvey served as the Bryan County attorney, as the municipal court judge for the Cities of Midway and Pembroke, and […]
- Intellectual PropertyBenjamin Karpf, an attorney at Bouhan Falligant with expertise in intellectual property issues and technology matters, addressed Buy Local Savannah businesses at The Pirates’ House on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Buy Local Savannah is an organization dedicated to supporting locally owned, independent businesses in Savannah. Karpf talked about recent developments in legal matters related to […]
- Workers Compensation
- Employment LitigationAs the Port of Savannah continues to expand its import/export operations, Bouhan Falligant has expanded its services to represent many of the businesses that have set up transportation, warehouse and third-party logistics operations in the region. This work includes handling cargo loss claims, warehouse contracts and employment issues, and broker liability exposures. Our real estate and corporate lawyers also advise businesses in the logistics arena with respect to warehouse development and rental agreements, insurance, and corporate acquisitions.
- Real Estate LitigationSAVANNAH, GA, November 15, 2013 – Robert Brannen, partner at Bouhan Falligant LLP with expertise in real estate law, was appointed to the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Georgia. “With Rob’s real estate law expertise and his personal desire to serve those in need, he is an excellent addition to the Habitat […]
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsBy J. Daniel Falligant Special to SavannahCEO A 1031 tax exchange — also known as a like-kind or Starker exchange — is essentially a swap of one investment asset for another with either no tax or limited tax due at the time of the exchange. The gain on a real estate sale in 1031 is […]
- Land Use and Zoning
- Property DamageBouhan Falligant represents national and regional motor carriers, local owner-operators, and their insurers in general liability matters, including claims arising from major motor vehicle accidents. We also represent our local school and county bus systems in accident litigation. We are available 24/7 to respond to major truck or bus accidents (912-695-7004 or 912-398-9560), whether the potential claims are for catastrophic injury or property damage. We secure material evidence, engage reconstruction consultants, locate and interview eyewitnesses, and work with claims administrators to resolve claims or, when necessary, defend lawsuits. Our lawyers participate in several national transportation law associations, including the Trucking Industry Defense Association, the Transportation Lawyers Association, the DRI Trucking Law Committee, and the Northwest Arkansas Transportation Seminar.
- Personal InjuryBouhan Falligant attorneys handle cases involving personal injury claims. Our litigation attorneys are highly skilled in tort law to provide legal services to parties involved. When you have suffered injuries in an auto accident, or caused by the negligence of others, we can assist you with your personal injury case. We get to know you as an individual and will assess what impact your injuries have had on your finances and quality of life. Trust your case to our skilled personal injury lawyers.
- Medical MalpracticeBouhan Falligant out of Savannah, GA is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The Firm received this prestigious ranking in eleven practice areas, including admiralty & maritime law, commercial litigation, product liability litigation, transportation law, medical malpractice law, professional malpractice law and […]
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningBouhan Falligant’s real estate litigation practice group offers impressive experience and depth in the area of real estate litigation, spanning many disciplines, including title insurance, land use, zoning, condominiums/common interest, landlord/tenant, and general real property litigation. Consistent with Bouhan Falligant’s ability to offer a full range of legal services, our litigation department works closely with the real estate department to create a dynamic multidisciplinary approach to handle any real estate litigation related issue.
- WillsSeveral of the attorneys at Bouhan Falligant have vast experience drafting wills and trusts for all sizes of estates and situations and advising those who administer the same. They are familiar with current estate tax laws as well as the best methods for planning for a smooth and cost effective transfer of property at death. They routinely appear in Probate Court in Chatham and other Georgia counties, representing executors and administrators, as well as widows, widowers, and other heirs and beneficiaries of estates and trusts.
- Trusts
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureThe lawyers at Bouhan Falligant have extensive experience in handling foreclosures of commercial properties ranging from real estate developments and office buildings to shopping centers and undeveloped land, as well as residential foreclosure sales. Given Georgia’s unique foreclosure requirements, it is essential that Lenders utilize attorneys who are familiar with Georgia’s non-judicial foreclosure procedures. The firm has handled numerous and complex confirmation proceedings, which are required in order for a lender to pursue a post-foreclosure deficiency.