Practice Areas
As the preeminent Atlanta law firm renowned for building cities, Riley McLendon, LLC, is prepared for all governmental and general business circumstances. Our litigation prowess has been honed by years of municipal and corporate work. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge built through trial advocacy and a tight vision for each client’s needs. You can feel confident your attorney is prepared to protect your interests when you hire Riley McLendon, LLC. Our practice areas include:
| Municipal Law | Corporate Law | Estate Planning | Real Estate |
Municipal Law
Called “the city builders,” Riley McLendon, LLC has been responsible for starting the last five new cities in Georgia: Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Milton and Chattahoochee Hill Country. From charter legislation to the draft and adoption of ordinances, from annexations to intergovernmental agreements, from strategic planning to the condemnation of property, Riley McLendon, LLC is the one-stop firm for governmental efficiency.
In addition, the firm employs the best collection of attorneys with prosecutorial, judicial and general counsel experience; over 60 years combined.
Riley McLendon, LLC has led the way with cutting-edge legislation – take for example the new Ethics ordinance in the City of Johns Creek. Drafted in tandem with the city staff and elected officials, this highly-praised effort is expected to be the Ethics model for municipalities and cities across the state of Georgia.
Leading the way again, the firm recently took part in creating the largest privatized 911 system in the USA. The PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) is up to 2010 technical standards, unlike the outdated 1980’s models still used in much of the country.
Occasionally a governmental authority finds itself under suit by an “inside the family” Board or Authority and needs outside counsel to represent one party or the other. Riley McLendon, LLC is well-versed in this type of delicate balancing act and excels in conflict representation.
The firm has worked on the re-codification of entire municipal code listings to bring them up to date and ensure continued consistency with state and federal regulations and laws. If the time has come to bring your ordinances up to date, or to adopt a complex regulation covering a particular topic area, our attorneys can be of assistance to you.
Eminent domain is a rapidly changing area of the law and our attorneys have the requisite knowledge and experience to properly represent clients on either side of the situation. The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court in Kelo v. New London, 125 S.Ct. 2655 (2005) has spurred much discussion and debate in this area. In Kelo, the Supreme Court determined that governments can condemn private land in connection with area-wide redevelopment projects.
We have represented all levels of government in condemning private property for public use. We ensure that our clients follow the stringent procedural requirements so the condemnation will withstand any procedural challenges.
On the flip side, we have also successfully defended against the condemnation process for many individual land owners.
Corporate Law
Is it time to go into business for yourself? Not sure if a corporation or a partnership is needed, or maybe a joint venture with a public offering?
One of the most important services Riley McLendon, LLC provides is litigation avoidance strategies. This goal is achieved by establishing the proper business structure for our clients at the creation of your company, including:
- Employee and independent contractor policies, procedures, plans and agreements
- Management structure
- Purchase contracts, leases, shareholder agreements
- Employment agreements
- Partnership or shareholder dissolutions
- Resolution of commercial disputes
- Facilitate buy-sell arrangements
- Succession plans
- Dissolutions
- Close a corporate entity
Estate Planning
Wills, Medical Directives & Financial Power of Attorneys
We regularly draft legally-binding Wills with specific directions that reflect your desires regarding personal property, homes, land, and even your funeral arrangements. During the difficult time of mourning you want to have left a clear path for your family and friends to follow.
The document now known as the Medical Directive (formerly “living will”) allows for you to choose one or more persons who are informed on your medical wishes in case you become incapacitated and cannot speak for yourself. These instructions would include whether to keep you on life support, to withhold food and/or do not resuscitate orders.
The Financial Power of Attorney is just what it sounds like. In this legal document you name a person or persons who can make decisions involving all of your financial instruments, bank accounts and real property in case of incapacitation, physical or mental.
Create peace of mind for you and your family by setting these desires out in writing. The attorneys at Riley McLendon, LLC have been handling personal matters for families just like yours for many years.
Contact us today for the guidance you and your family deserve.
Real Estate
From governmental entities to Fortune 500 corporations to entrepreneurs and individuals, Riley McLendon, LLC helps build, buy, sell, lease and protect real estate holdings of all types and sizes.
The lawyers at Riley McLendon, LLC regularly negotiate, write and close multiple types of real estate transactions, from the simple to the complex, including commercial, residential and governmental. Our practice in the areas of land use and municipal law requires us to be familiar with issues related to condemnation, right-of-way acquisition and home owner associations. This background also affords the firm an expertise in title examination and clearance.
Contact us today and let us help you with your real estate interests.