Category: Crime Victims

Courageous Client: Sexual Abuse Case It is an honor for this firm to represent Lequita Jackson, who recently spoke out against the pastor who sexually abused her while she was a teenager. Lequita called Lewis Clemons–her former pastor and a self-professed “Apostle”–out publicly, on video and using her real name. Several news outlets…

A wrongful death shooting case against owners of an apartment complex in Atlanta, and their apartment security company has settled for $3 million. The case arose out of a fatal shooting at Creekside Forest Apartments on January 6, 2016.  The apartment complex and the companies that owned it are now out of business. …

Sexual assault can happen anywhere, anytime. Sexual assault often occurs between non-strangers, but it can also occur between strangers looking to date. A recent example of a sexual assault between two strangers occurred in October 2018 at a Marietta Intown Suites hotel. The assailant and the victim were strangers but had been…

If someone loses their life due to a preventable accident that was someone else’s fault or another party’s intentional act in Georgia, surviving family members could seek compensation through a wrongful death claim. Georgia’s wrongful death law establishes the legal requirements for bringing a wrongful death claim in Georgia, including…

Drones are remotely piloted aircrafts. Operators need to be licensed to fly large or commercial drones — the kinds used by military and aerial photographers — but anyone can fly a small drone. Unfortunately, not all drone hobbyists are careful flyers. A few years ago, a drone hit the face…

Who’s at Fault for an Apartment Complex Shooting? Paul Edgar had just come back to his friend’s apartment from a late night stand-up comedy show around 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 12th, 2019. Edgar was looking forward to moving into Polo Club Apartments in the coming weeks with his friend,…

The Butler Law Firm is proud to announce that Matt Kahn, formerly of Fried & Bonder, will be joining the firm as personal injury lawyer. “Matt brings a lot to the firm,” said founder Jeb Butler. “He’s smart, personable, and has a lot of good experience with personal injury work.” Butler…

Whether you live in Georgia or plan to travel to the state, it is vital that you understand the state’s gun laws. The state’s constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms of its citizens. However, failing to follow the laws and regulations we are going to discuss here today could…

Elder abuse in Georgia is illegal, and the law provides remedies for people harmed by this abuse For most people, abuse of the elderly is such an abhorrent idea. Unfortunately, elder abuse is much more common than most people realize. Elder abuse happens in various ways, and the perpetrators of…

Sexual abuse can inflict a lot of trauma, pain, and even injury. Unfortunately, sexual abuse can occur anywhere and by anyone. In knowing that, it is wise to understand that sexual abuse can also happen to anyone, which includes your children. Sadly, many children are targeted because of their innocence…