Brinson Askew Berry is home to a dedicated team of attorneys with expertise in various practice areas. From estate planning to complex business litigation, our attorneys offer a blend of experience and excellence in legal representation. Our commitment is to provide the highest level of legal service to you and your business in a cost-effective manner.

Our commitment lies in providing the highest quality legal services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.  Whether you require assistance with estate planning, navigating a complex business transaction, or resolving a family law matter, Brinson Askew Berry has the expertise and resources to guide you through every step of the process.

Proven Strength in Civil Litigation: Protecting Your Interests Since 1975

At Brinson Askew Berry, civil litigation is more than just a service – it's our cornerstone.  For over four decades, our skilled business attorneys have built a statewide reputation for excellence.  We are known for our intelligence, diligence, and aggressive advocacy in representing clients across the spectrum of civil disputes.

Whether you're an individual facing the aftermath of a life-altering accident or a Fortune 500 company facing a complex contract breach, our experienced team is here for you.  Don't navigate these challenges alone.  Contact Brinson Askew Berry today and let our proven track record work for you.  We are well-prepared to handle even the most intricate cases and secure the best possible outcome for your situation. We handle various forms of litigation including, but not limited to:

Laying the Foundation for Success: Corporate & Transactional Law

Building a thriving business requires a solid foundation. At Brinson Askew Berry, our corporate and transactional attorneys are your trusted partners from the very beginning.  We possess extensive experience in all aspects of commercial transactions, guiding you through every step of the process with confidence.

• Commercial Transactions
• Commercial Real Estate
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Securing Your Legacy: Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions

We understand the importance of planning for the future and protecting your loved ones. Our comprehensive estate planning services are designed to give you peace of mind, knowing your wishes will be carried out effectively.

Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, & Creditor's Rights

Our sophisticated bankruptcy, creditor's rights, and financial transactions practice works closely with our Banking Law team to advise both small businesses and large corporations. In uneasy economic times, decline in profitability can befall even the most secure of companies. Our attorneys have extensive experience with workouts, financial restructurings, and Chapter 11 proceedings. Whether through progressive leveraging techniques, strategic discharge of debts, or sale of assets or subsidiaries, we can help your business weather economic hardship and build a stronger foundation for the future.

Supporting You Through Family Transitions: Domestic & Divorce Law

Most people hope they never need a domestic relations or divorce attorney. While we cannot change the underlying circumstances, we can help walk you through complicated familial disputes and work toward the best possible resolution for you and your family. At Brinson Askew Berry, we understand that family law is more about people and relationships than the law, so we take the time to fully understand your situation before we bring our legal expertise to the table.

Real Estate

Our real estate lawyers have experience in all facets of commercial and residential real estate, including the purchase, sale, development and financing of homes, nursing homes, offices, apartment buildings, and shopping malls. Our real estate department represents lenders, developers, builders and individuals in North Georgia and across the state. The real estate law firm is active in all aspects of land acquisition and development and has particular expertise in the areas of negotiating and drafting real estate and business-related agreements. We also handle commercial real estate-related litigation. Our real estate attorney's broad range of expertise enables us to service all of your real estate and land development needs, from your project's inception to completion and beyond.

Education

With a strong legacy of counsel to public and private educational institutions, Brinson Askew Berry currently represents the Floyd County School Board, Shorter University, and Darlington School Rome.  We have also represented state and local governments in education matters.

Public/Affordable Housing

The area of the law that applies to public and affordable housing is highly specialized - only a handful of expert attorneys practice in this area. Brinson Askew Berry represents several public housing authorities in Georgia and has broad experience in affordable housing and development, fair housing issues, landlord-tenant and HUD compliance and regulatory matters in Georgia. Our attorneys have worked with housing authorities, developers, nonprofit organizations and HUD on many matters and projects. Our expertise - and the reputation we've earned in this area of law - is a result of our commitment to excellence. We constantly work to keep our knowledge of affordable housing up to date in order to provide the most effective legal services to our clients.

Employment

Our Labor and Employment Law Group works with small, mid-size, and large public and private corporations to solve employment problems effectively. We are regularly in direct and ongoing communication with human resources directors, as well as business owners and senior executives, and we are sensitive to their business, cost management, and relationship needs. Our priority is counseling and problem avoidance, but when needed, we provide effective and aggressive litigation services and trial work for our clients.

Municipality/Local Government

The firm has represented the City of Rome, Georgia, continuously for over forty years, and we have represented numerous other municipalities, local governments, and agencies across Georgia in litigation and special projects as well.

Healthcare

Our Healthcare Business Law Group understands the unique business and legal issues faced by healthcare practitioners and providers, including knowledge of complex state and federal regulatory and state licensing requirements, as well as hospital law. We have extensive experience in:

• Medical and dental practice acquisition and sale
• Medical and dental practice and clinic start-ups, including leasing, regulatory compliance and contracting
• Resident, physician, and dentist employment agreements and related disputes
• State licensure inquiries, disciplinary proceedings and supervisory body representations
• Formation of Preferred Provider Organizations through contractual negotiation with HMO's
• Malpractice consultation
• Benefit approvals, collections, and controversies

Mediation/Arbitration

Members of the firm are trained to mediate, arbitrate and help parties to resolve their differences. These members serve as neutrals through court-mandated programs and for private ADR firms.