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New Urbanism Proponent Joins Larger Firm

Doug Dillard and George Bobo, who joined Dec. 1, will expand the 55-lawyer firm's commercial real estate practice, part of its strategy for becoming a one-stop shop for developers and institutional property owners.


Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 12/7/2011

A Dramatic Development for Doug Dillard

The high-profile boutique law firm of Dillard & Galloway is dissolving as real estate attorney Doug Dillard and George Bobo are joining the firm of Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco.


Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 12/2/2011

Weissman Nowack Gains Litigator

W. Reese Willis joins WNCW's litigation practice to provide banking defense work.


Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 9/21/2011

Private Pools Deal with Disabilities Act, Potential Added Cost
Julie McGhee Howard, WNCW community association partner, discusses the impact of changes in the Americans with Disabilities Act on homeowner associations with public pools.
Publication: Atlanat Journal Constitution
Date: 9/7/2011

Zeal to Halt Mortgage Fraud Hampers Housing Recovery
Seth Weissman discusses how the recent focus on combating mortgage fraud is impacting housing recovery.
Publication: Atlanta Journal Constitution
Date: 7/27/2011

People In the News
Attorney Bradley A. "Brad" Hutchins joins Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 7/22/2011

Foreclosures Costing Neighbors as Homeowner Associations Pay to Maintain Abandoned Houses
Julie McGhee Howard, WNCW community association partner, discusses the impact of foreclosures on homeowner and condominium associations.
Publication: Atlanta Journal Constitution
Date: 7/7/2011

Fax Plaintiffs Move Closer to Collecting $459M Verdict
WNCW attorney Ned Blumenthal served as co-counsel to a class of plantiffs in junk fax lawsuit.
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 4/21/2011

In the Trenches
John Horne, Marlin Leach and Elizabeth Roberts Join Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, PC
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 4/13/2011

People in the News
Ten Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco attorneys named 2011 Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 3/18/2011

A Board member's Instruction Manual on the Use of Computers and Social Media
Community association board members must act in the best interest of the community. This includes management of community websites and social media outlets.
Publication: Georgia Commons
Date: 2/1/2011

An Oveview of the Changes to the GAR Forms
Attorney Seth Weissman reviews the improvements to the GAR forms for calendar year 2011, including several new forms.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR
Date: 1/1/2011

Are We Hearing the Rumblings of Another Mortgage Meltdown?
John Nelson discusses the recent decision of some large lenders to suspend foreclosures and its possible effects.
Publication: Atlanta Building News
Date: 11/1/2010

A Few Contract Principles
A review of Contract Principles by Frank O. Brown, Jr.
Publication: Atlanta Building News
Date: 10/1/2010

Negligent Misrepresentation: Liability for Mistakenly Saying Something False
A discussion of Negligent Misrepresentation by WNCW attorney John Nelson.
Publication: Atlanta Building News
Date: 9/1/2010

Weissman Nowack Boosts Collection Practice
WNCW attorney Julie Howard explains how the Firm has boosted its collections practice to help association clients with collections problems, which have increased as a result of the number of recent foreclosures and bankruptcies.
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 7/14/2010

Some HOAs Sue or Foreclose to Collect Debt
Seth Weissman comments on drastic measures homeowner associations are taking to collect past due association fees.
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 7/11/2010

Advice to Buyers About HOAs
Suggestions for buyers when purchasing a home where there is a homeowner or condo association.
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 7/11/2010

Service Juris
WNCW attorneys and staff participated in Hands on Atlanta's 2010 Service Juris Day to help transform an overgrown, abandoned tract into an urban forest.
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 6/29/2010

People in the News
John Farrell and Suzanna Bajger join Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco's Community Association Collections practice.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 6/25/2010

Atlanta's Top 50 Law Firms
Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco named one of Atlanta's Top 50 law firms.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 5/21/2010

Justices Probe for Answers
WNCW attorney Jeff Schneider Argues before the Georgia Supreme Court on behalf of Fidelity National Title Insurance in a mortgage fraud case.
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 4/13/2010

Don't Let the "Vocal Minority" Ruin Your Meeting
Tips for how a board of directors of a community association can run effective and successful meetings.
Publication: Georgia Commons
Date: 3/29/2010

2010 Georgia Super Lawyers
Linda Curry, Linda Foster, Seth Weissman and Leigh Wilco Named 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers
Publication: Georgia Super Lawyers 2010
Date: 3/1/2010

In the Trenches
Julie McGhee Howard, WNCW Partner since 2004, named Shareholder.
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 2/24/2010

Women's Council of REALTORS Hears From Attorneys
WNCW attorney Bettina Brown explains how to appeal property tax assessments to the Coweta Women's Council of REALTORS.
Publication: Newnan Times-Herald
Date: 2/14/2010

People In the News
Julie McGhee Howard, WNCW Partner since 2004, named Shareholder.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 2/12/2010

Young is 2009 WCR Affiliate of the Year
Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco's Marlene Young, Managing Attorney in the firm's Peachtree City office, was named 2009 Fayette Women's Council of REALTORS Affiliate of the Year.
Publication: The Citizen
Date: 2/10/2010

Time for Builders to Rethink Their Marketing Strategies
Publication: Atlanta Building News
Date: 12/1/2009

An Alternative Collection Method: Retaining Insurance Proceeds Intended for the Delinquent Owner’s Unit
Using alternative collections methods, community associations are beginning collect monies received from insurance carriers for claims on delinquent units.
Publication: Georgia Commons
Date: 9/1/2009

The End of Real Estate Broker Administration Fees?
A discussion of the impact of a recent federal district court case ruling on whether a real estate brokerage company can charge an administrative fee (“ABC”) in addition to charging a real estate brokerage commission.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 7/1/2009

Shelter From the Storm- What to Look for in Atlanta's Current Housing Climate
A look into Atlanta's housing market, focusing on bank-owned properties
Publication: Atlanta Life Magazine
Date: 5/1/2009

What REALTORS® Need to Know About Property Tax
As a result of property values decreasing, property tax appeals are increasing. A look at appealing property tax assessments and how the property taxation system works.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 5/1/2009

WCR Meets Weissman
Seth Weissman presents to the Fayette Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS
Publication: The Citizen
Date: 4/8/2009

Auctions and Real Estate Brokerage – A Primer
An explanation of 20 tips REALTORS® should know about real estate auctions.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 4/1/2009

People in the News
Jane Kotake and John Nelson Named 2009 “Georgia Rising Stars”
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 3/27/2009

Would-be Condo Renters Feel Boxed In
With weak condo sale market owners want to rent out condos, but cannot because of limits designed to protect condo values.
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 3/16/2009

Atlanta Trump Towers on Hold; Deposits Not Lost
With the Trump Towers Atlanta project on hold, concern over the loss of deposits is high.
Publication: 11 Alive News
Date: 3/9/2009

Michael Vick Mansion Furnished with a Past
Suspended Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's mansion is for sale. Will his well-publicized troubles make it a bigger challenge to sell? WNCW's Seth Weissman advises on the rules of Georgia disclosure and selling properties with a notorious past.
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 3/8/2009

Watching Over the Community
Having an active homeowners association is an important asset with the economic climate slowing the construction in many new communities.
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 1/31/2009

People in the News
Rahul Karnani and Jason LoMonaco named Partner at WNCW
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 1/16/2009

GAR Forms Update- The 2009 GAR Exclusive Listing Agreement and the Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement
Some of the most significant changes to the GAR Forms have been made to the various brokerage engagement agreements REALTORS® enter into with their clients. These agreements are designed to protect the commission rights of brokers, establish the duties of the parties to one another, and protect brokers against legal claims. This article explains the major changes made to these forms.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 1/14/2009

More than a s-t-r-e-t-c-h
Fitness boot camp is more than a workout; it's a lifestyle change. Lauren Gunnels, an associate with WNCW, explains how instructing bootcamp makes her a better attorney and a better person.
Publication: The Daily Report
Date: 12/4/2008

Appealing Property Tax Assessments in a Slow Real Estate Market
Are you paying more in property taxes than you have to?
Publication: Atlanta Building News
Date: 12/1/2008

2008 Judicial Update for REALTORS®
Seth Weissman reviews recent cases that affect the real estate industry.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 12/1/2008

HOA Finances: Best Practices for Getting Your Homeowners Association through Difficult Economic Times
Julie McGhee Howard discusses what to do when owners go bankrupt and how to clean vacant lots in associations. Both are important aspects of getting a homeowner association through difficult economic times.
Publication: HOA Leader
Date: 11/1/2008

Housing Woes Hit Cabinet Suppliers Hard
Cabinet suppliers and installers are among the last to show up at home-construction sites and often among the last to get paid. Now, with builders folding or barely hanging on, some of those companies are not getting paid at all.
Publication: Atlanta Journal Constitution
Date: 10/23/2008

Loan Workouts II: Table Talk
You're at the table with your lender. What are your talking points? Jeff Plowman outlines important topics to discuss at a loan workout.
Publication: Atlanta Building News
Date: 10/22/2008

Zoning Suit Heads to High Court
The Georgia Supreme Court is scheduled Tuesday to hear the case of two northwest Cobb residents who have sued the county and zoning applicants Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and WellStar Health System for their plans to develop a 65-acre tract of land in northwest Cobb. The residents are represented by Kyle Williams of Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco.
Publication: The Marietta Daily Journal
Date: 9/8/2008

Why Buy Now?
Purchasing a home in the next six months might be the smartest thing you’ve done all year.
Publication: Atlanta Life Magazine
Date: 9/1/2008

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
In an effort to eliminate the concerns of the legal and financial affairs of active duty servicemembers, Congress reinstated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
Publication: Georgia Commons
Date: 8/29/2008

Assignment of Rents: Collecting Assessments from a Deadbeat Landlord
The economy is having a serious impact on association budgeting.
Publication: Georgia Commons
Date: 8/29/2008

People on the Move
Linda Curry is appointed to Urban Land Institute's Urban Development Mixed Use National Council.
Publication: The Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 7/18/2008

Rezoning Angers South Hall Residents
Potential construction of an office park upsets nearby community association.
Publication: Gainesville Times
Date: 7/14/2008

Sleepy Law Becomes Waking Giant
Seth Weissman provides useful information REALTORS® should know about the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 7/1/2008

Certified Professional Home Builders: A Step Above, Why Should You Work with a CPHB?
Frank Brown discusses the benefits of working with a Certified Professional Home Builder.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 7/1/2008

Are You Ready for the New Insurance Required for Condominiums?
A new amendment to Section 107 changes insurance requirements for condominiums.
Publication: Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc.
Date: 6/23/2008

Hard Times Pinch Homeowner Associations
Foreclosures and delinquent association dues cause community associations distress.
Publication: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 6/4/2008

Old Law Creates New Problems
Two recent rulings by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida leave multifamily developers in a quandary. Seth Weissman and Joanne Shelley discuss the current market and the Interstate Land Sale Full Disclosure Act.
Publication: MultiFamily Trends
Date: 6/1/2008

Legal Ease: Interpreting Real Estate Contracts
Seth Weissman provides advice for REALTORS® to aid in interpreting real estate contracts.
Publication: Georgia REALTOR®
Date: 5/14/2008

Why Are Mixed-Use Developments Going Condo?
Structuring Mixed-Use Developments as Condos Can Save Developers Money
Publication: ULI Atlanta E-Newsletter
Date: 5/1/2008

Clearer Skies on Horizon
Seth Weissman and Dan Forsman, president of Prudential Georgia Realty, co-authored an article on Atlanta's housing market. With Atlanta's growth rate, the local housing market is set to bounce back sooner rather than later despite news of a national crisis.
Publication: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 4/14/2008

Top Towns for Empty Nesters
Publication: Forbes.com
Date: 4/9/2008

Good With the Bad
Housing Market in Atlanta Not as Bad as Other Regions
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 3/27/2008

Adjusting to Change
How Real Estate Firm Are Coping with Market
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 3/26/2008

High Court to Take Up Appeal in Cobb Case
Development of Land that Could Pollute Lake Allatoona
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 3/12/2008

Schwan Food Crashes in Real Estate Property
Schwan Food Conducts a Sale-and Leaseback Transaction
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 2/14/2008

Association Fees Another Casualty of Meltdown
George Nowack discusses how community associations are victims of the subprime meltdown.
Publication: The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Date: 2/5/2008

Woman to Lead No. 10 Law Firm Jones Day
Tonia Sellers, WNCW Managing Partner, is featured.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 11/30/2007

Coldwell Banker Associates Complete Negotiation Training
200 Associates from Coldwell Banker Caine attended Seth’s Weissman Negotiations Class.
Publication: Seneca Journal
Date: 11/15/2007

Buy Now, Sell Later
Advantages of buying a home in today’s market.
Publication: Atlanta Life Magazine
Date: 11/1/2007

Firms Push Education to Avoid Foreclosure Scams
Law firms educating agents about mortgage fraud and foreclosure.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 10/26/2007

In the Trenches
Bill Thompson is featured in Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Annual Campaign.
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 10/3/2007

Who’s Who in Law & Accounting
Who’s Who in Law
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 9/28/2007

Lawyer Sails Into New Job at Tivoli Properties
WNCW is announced new general counsel for Tivoli Properties.
Publication: Law.com
Date: 9/19/2007

Cobb, WellStar, Church Face Suit Over Zoning Decision
Local filing anti-development suit against Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Cobb County
Publication: Marietta Daily Journal
Date: 9/18/2007

Lawsuit Aims to Stop Cobb Church Plan
Local filing anti-development suit against Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Cobb County
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 9/18/2007

Acworth Woman Sues County, Church and WellStar
Local filing anti-development suit against Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Cobb County.
Publication: Atlanta Journal Constitution
Date: 9/17/2007

Ask the Experts
Julie McGhee Howard discusses the role an HOA should play in trash collection.
Publication: Common Ground
Date: 9/10/2007

Realtors on Front Lines Serving a Diverse Atlanta
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 8/10/2007

Boomers Buying into the Urban Condo Lifestyle
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 6/29/2007

Easements Make it Easier to Be Green
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 5/21/2007

Homeowners, Developers Talking, But at Odds Over Agreement
Rob Stein discusses a disagreement between Dunwoody developer and homeowners.
Publication: Dunwoody Crier
Date: 5/1/2007

Continuing Ed Tackles Real Estate
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 5/27/2005

Homeowners Fight for Yard Signs
Publication: 11Alive
Date: 10/27/2004

Mopper-Stapen Team Takes Part in Condominium Class
Publication: SavannahNOW Home Finder
Date: 6/20/2004

Newsmakers
Publication: Savannah Morning News
Date: 6/6/2004

Georgia Car Wash May Face $110M in Junk Fax Penalties
Publication: Fulton County Daily Report
Date: 3/22/2004

Emotional support animals may trump 'no pets'
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 10/31/2003

Weissman, Nowack in Alliance with S1 Corp.
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 4/5/2002

Office Condos Make Up Small but Stable Market
Publication: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Date: 3/1/2002