Civil Litigation Attorney in Johns Creek, GA

Civil disputes involving Johns Creek parties are filed in the Fulton County courts. Superior court and state court both hear civil claims of any amount, but only superior court can grant equitable relief, such as the injunctions often needed in non-compete and trade secret cases, or decide title to land. Magistrate court handles claims up to $15,000. GA Law Group handles civil litigation in all Fulton County courts.

Business partner disputes in closely held Johns Creek companies typically involve claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of the operating agreement or shareholder agreement, and in serious cases, conversion of company assets. Start by reviewing your operating or shareholder agreement for dispute resolution provisions, since many require mediation and some require arbitration. If litigation is the right path, Fulton County Superior Court has jurisdiction over most business disputes, and Georgia courts have well-developed law on member and shareholder rights in closely held entities. GA Law Group evaluates the merits of business partner disputes and advises on whether negotiated resolution or litigation better serves your specific interests.

Yes, and Fulton County Superior Court is where such relief is obtained. Georgia's Restrictive Covenants Act allows employers to seek temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions when a former employee is violating a valid non-compete or non-solicitation agreement. The court evaluates whether the agreement is enforceable, whether a breach is occurring, and whether the employer would suffer irreparable harm without an injunction. Time is critical, because the longer a violation continues, the harder it is to show irreparable harm. If you discover a former Johns Creek employee is soliciting your clients or working for a direct competitor in violation of their agreement, contact GA Law Group promptly to evaluate your options.