Our Blog | Poole Huffman https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/ High-stakes litigation for businesses, executives, and professionals. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:13:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Commercial Real Estate Deals Gone Wrong: Common Disputes That End Up in Georgia Courts https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/commercial-real-estate-deals-gone-wrong-common-disputes-that-end-up-in-georgia-courts/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:11:19 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2516 Commercial real estate transactions often involve large sums of money, valuable properties, and complicated contracts. When these transactions go sideways, it can lead to costly litigation and years of ownership disputes. Most agreements are made by parties with good intentions, but a single drafting mistake could lead to long-lasting disputes. […]

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]]> When a Real Estate Contract Isn’t as Solid as You Think: Enforcing (or Escaping) Bad Deals https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/when-a-real-estate-contract-isnt-as-solid-as-you-think-enforcing-or-escaping-bad-deals/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:09:51 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2515 Many people assume that once a real estate contract is signed, the deal is locked in place. In reality, there are different ways that the parties can enforce these deals or even get out of them entirely. If you run into ambiguous language or missing contingencies in an agreement, it […]

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]]> Title Defects, Boundary Disputes, and Easements: The Litigation Risks Hiding in Atlanta Properties https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/title-defects-boundary-disputes-and-easements-the-litigation-risks-hiding-in-atlanta-properties/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:07:57 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2514 Commercial property transactions in Atlanta often appear straightforward—at first. A buyer reviews the listing, negotiates a purchase price, signs a contract, and prepares to close on the property. Of course, many buyers will ultimately discover major issues along the way, from hidden title defects to unexpected easement rights. These boundary […]

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]]> Personal Liability in Business Lawsuits: When Executives and Officers are Named Individually https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/personal-liability-in-business-lawsuits-when-executives-and-officers-are-named-individually/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:07 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2494 Many entrepreneurs choose a business structure that can shield them personally from any obligations owed by their company. The idea is simple: if the business is sued, only the company is responsible. Executives, managers, or owners will not face personal liability for these debts, which could otherwise put their homes […]

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]]> The Most Common Contract Traps That Lead to Commercial Lawsuits—and How Businesses Can Avoid Them https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/the-most-common-contract-traps-that-lead-to-commercial-lawsuits-and-how-businesses-can-avoid-them/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:54 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2493 Most commercial lawsuits do not begin with dramatic accusations of fraud or complex schemes. More often than not, these lawsuits result from a misunderstanding of the terms of a contract that had previously seemed straightforward. A single vague term or unreasonable clause could result in deep conflict that puts your […]

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]]> When Business Partnerships Break Down: Litigation Options for Closely Held Companies in Atlanta https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/when-business-partnerships-break-down-litigation-options-for-closely-held-companies-in-atlanta/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:25 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2492 Most closely held companies in Atlanta begin with optimism. Partners often share a vision, divide responsibilities, and trust that hard work will carry the business forward. As companies grow, the relationship between partners can fray. When conflict arises, the impact can be immediate and deeply personal. Unlike large corporations with […]

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]]> How Business Disputes Escalate—and When It’s Too Late to Settle https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/how-business-disputes-escalate-and-when-its-too-late-to-settle/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:29 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2491 Most business disputes do not begin as lawsuits. They start as misunderstandings, missed deadlines, strained negotiations, or simply the failure of two parties to see eye-to-eye. More often than not, these issues can be resolved once everyone gets on the same page. Unfortunately, minor disputes can quickly spiral into major […]

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]]> Litigation vs. Arbitration for Atlanta Businesses: What Actually Happens When Things Go Sideways https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/litigation-vs-arbitration-for-atlanta-businesses-what-actually-happens-when-things-go-sideways/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:47 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2490 No one signs a contract expecting it to end in a dispute. The unfortunate reality is that deals unravel all the time, and many of these conflicts can’t be settled amicably. While disputes are never easy, the good news for Atlanta business owners is that there are other ways to […]

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]]> Emergency Injunctions and TROs in Georgia Business Disputes: When Speed Matters More Than Strategy https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/emergency-injunctions-and-tros-in-georgia-business-disputes-when-speed-matters-more-than-strategy/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:22 +0000 https://www.poolehuffman.com/?p=2489 For the most part, business litigation takes time to play out. There are often thousands of documents to sift through, with the discovery process alone potentially taking years. Unfortunately, some disputes are so time-sensitive that they simply can’t wait for this process to play out. In those moments, emergency relief […]

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]]> Why I Decline Cases, and Why That Might Be the Best Advice I Can Give https://www.poolehuffman.com/blog/why-i-decline-cases-and-why-that-might-be-the-best-advice-i-can-give/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:40:00 +0000 https://poolehuffmastg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2010 I say “no” a lot. More often than I say “yes,” in fact. It’s not because I enjoy disappointing people; I like to fight and win more than most. I became a lawyer to stand up for people when things go wrong and help them make them right. But the […]

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