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Hugh T. Hunter

Employment Discrimination, Divorce & Family Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  41 Years

Evelyn S. Hubbard

Federal Trial Practice, Family Law, Children's Rights, Bankruptcy
Status:  Retired           Licensed:  48 Years

Lisa Macomber Gross

Real Estate, Criminal, Elder Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  35 Years

Donald Oswell Sheppard

Commercial Real Estate, Family Law, Contract, Car Accident, Wills
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  16 Years

Joseph Anthony Bazemore

Real Estate, Estate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  32 Years

Rene Joseph Martin

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  50 Years

Judge Grady K. Reddick

General Practice
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  47 Years

W. T. Millican

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  57 Years

Owen Frank Brant

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  98 Years

Limerick L. Odom

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  101 Years

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LEGAL TERMS

ASSIGNMENT

A transfer of property rights from one person to another, called the assignee.

ESTATE

Generally, all the property you own when you die.

HOLD HARMLESS

In a contract, a promise by one party not to hold the other party responsible if the other party carries out the contract in a way that causes damage to the fir... (more...)
In a contract, a promise by one party not to hold the other party responsible if the other party carries out the contract in a way that causes damage to the first party. For example, many leases include a hold harmless clause in which the tenant agrees not to sue the landlord if the tenant is injured due to the landlord's failure to maintain the premises. In most states, these clauses are illegal in residential tenancies, but may be upheld in commercial settings.

EXCULPATORY CLAUSE

A provision in a lease that absolves the landlord from responsibility for all damages, injuries or losses occurring on the property, including those caused by t... (more...)
A provision in a lease that absolves the landlord from responsibility for all damages, injuries or losses occurring on the property, including those caused by the landlord's actions. Most states have laws that void exculpatory clauses in rental agreements, which means that a court will not enforce them.

SHORT SALE (OF HOUSE)

A sale of a house in which the proceeds fall short of what the owner still owes on the mortgage. Many lenders will agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale ... (more...)
A sale of a house in which the proceeds fall short of what the owner still owes on the mortgage. Many lenders will agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale and forgive the rest of what is owed on the mortgage when the owner cannot make the mortgage payments. By accepting a short sale, the lender can avoid a lengthy and costly foreclosure, and the owner is able to pay off the loan for less than what he owes. See also deed in lieu (or foreclosure).

FINDER'S FEE

A fee charged by real estate brokers and apartment-finding services in exchange for locating a rental property. These fees are permitted by law. Some landlords,... (more...)
A fee charged by real estate brokers and apartment-finding services in exchange for locating a rental property. These fees are permitted by law. Some landlords, however, charge finder's fees merely for renting a place. This type of charge is not legitimate and, in some areas, is specifically declared illegal.

COMMERCIAL FRUSTRATION

An unforeseen and uncontrollable event that excuses a party to a contract from performing his or her duties under that contract. For example, a landlord can bre... (more...)
An unforeseen and uncontrollable event that excuses a party to a contract from performing his or her duties under that contract. For example, a landlord can break a lease if the property she agreed to rent accidentally burns down before the tenants move in.

ADVERSE POSSESSION

A means by which one can legally take another's property without paying for it. The requirements for adversely possessing property vary between states, but usua... (more...)
A means by which one can legally take another's property without paying for it. The requirements for adversely possessing property vary between states, but usually include continuous and open use for a period of five or more years and paying taxes on the property in question.

RESTRAINT ON ALIENATION

A provision in a deed or will that attempts to restrict ownership of the property -- for example, selling your house to your daughter with the provision that it... (more...)
A provision in a deed or will that attempts to restrict ownership of the property -- for example, selling your house to your daughter with the provision that it never be sold to anyone outside the family. These provisions are generally unenforceable.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Washington v. Harrison

... 683 Any writ of possession issued pursuant to this article shall authorize the removal of the tenant or his or her personal property or both from the premises and permit the placement of such personal property on some portion of the landlord's property or on other property as may ...

Reed v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co.

... A residential tenant sued her landlord for carbon monoxide poisoning allegedly caused by the landlord's failure to keep the rental house in good repair. The landlord tendered the claim to his insurance carrier under his CGL policy. ...

Looney v. State

... Noble Road. Presley testified that Looney paid her $200 a month rent and that she was his landlord. Presley further ... didn't bother me.". Generally, a landlord cannot give valid consent to a search of his or her tenant's quarters. ...