Practice Areas
Our Focus
Legal Areas of Focus
The Law Office of Keith A Pittman LLC works with business entities and among individuals or entities that comprise a particular business to attend to the following:
Business disputes
Business disputes often require immediate and creative representation to prevent detriment to that business. Whether an LLC member, partnership, family business, or shareholder dispute, we bring a fresh perspective to our business clients’ efforts aimed at getting such matters under control.
Cases of Note
• Negotiated LLC member’s buyout and withdrawal from multi-generational LLC
• Performed contract analysis of design-build contract for Canadian power plant to determine viability of potential claims by or against design-build engineering firm and participated in negotiated resolution of same
Commercial litigation
Our many years litigating business disputes that have reached the courts have included among others construction, contract and real property disputes. We assist a business or its members navigate the judicial system efficiently and expeditiously, which goals once achieved often drive these cases to a successful and timely resolution.
Cases of Note
- Arbitrated and obtained award for design and construction claims against window wall manufacturer for work on office, hotel tower
- Defended contractor against homeowners claims, settled after successful appealing issues
- Prosecuted coverage dispute over law firm’s malpractice coverage, settled during appeal of finding of coverage at trial
- Class action regarding online travel companies’ failure to pay city and county government hotel excise taxes
Economic torts
Business torts reflect our legal system’s efforts to ensure that every wrong has a remedy and to address what may be improper commercial behavior. These claims – such as breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, deceptive and unfair trade practices, fraud, and RICO allegations – are of great importance to clients due to the potential for enhanced damage awards and/or the recovery of attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. Not only have we litigated such disputes, but Keith also taught seminars at two of Georgia’s law schools focused on these highly contentious issues.
Cases of Note
- Defended breach of fiduciary claims by partnerships in several suits, obtained dismissal of multiple claims, and settled remaining claims
- Confidential settlement for joint venturer’s dispute with managing company regarding claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, conversion, self-dealing and misappropriation of corporate opportunities
- Asserted contractor’s fraud and breach of contract claims against engineering firm
The Law Office of Keith A Pittman LLC also welcomes an opportunity to work with individuals or entities who are faced with a situation in which an injury has occurred to a particular person. Our particular areas of emphasis in such matters include:
Personal injury
Whether addressing catastrophic road wrecks, false arrest, FELA, product liability or Section 1983 cases, we will investigate and otherwise examine the circumstances surrounding such injury-causing events and help our clients understand their options as they move into these often hotly contested matters.
Cases of Note
- Multiple auto wreck claims against striking vehicle drivers resulting in trial verdicts and confidential settlements pre-suit, during discovery and at mediation
- Multiple product liability claims resulting in trial verdicts and confidential settlements
- Obtained confidential settlement for claims where worker struck and killed by improperly secured beam that fell at construction site
- Confidential settlements in cases involving FELA claims
Premises liability
Corporate liability arising from negligent security, falls and other alleged failures to provide customers a safe environment deserve the attention and dedication that we bring to such cases. These matters often require immediate attention due to the importance of understanding the evidence that may be related to such issues and we will prove that direct perspective to any such matter for which we provide representation.
Cases of Note
Confidential settlements obtained in cases such as:
- Claims against national grocery chain for failure to protect customers from vehicle incursions onto sidewalk
- Fall in store where national department store chain lacked proper inspection or training procedures
- Claims against national hotel chain by pedestrian hit by hotel shuttle for poor lighting and failure to train drivers
- Negligent security claim against mental health hospital for allowing patients to escape, terrorize nearby resident
Professional liability
Whether accounting, architectural, dental, legal, medical, nursing, or other malpractice may have caused injury to a recipient of such services, we will consider the individual’s right to appropriate services in the context of the professional’s responsibilities that attach to his or her performance of those services.
Cases of Note
Confidential settlements obtained in cases such as:
- Architectural malpractice claims for failure to disclose management’s improper financial practices
- Defended malpractice claim against architect which was part of owner’s lawsuit against all involved with project (settlement acknowledged architect’s lack of responsibility for problems)
- Dental malpractice claims for nerve damage caused by surgery (settlement during jury deliberations)
- Legal malpractice claim for failure to prosecute premises liability claim
- Medical malpractice claim for failed cancer treatments
Justice Served
Appellate Success
- Kinson Cook, Inc. v. Weaver
252 Ga. App. 868 (2001)
- Cochran Mill Associates v. Stephens
286 Ga. App. 241 (2007)
- Jenifer v. Fleming, Ingram & Floyd, P.C.
552 F.Supp.2d 1370 (2008)
- Lee v. McCord
292 Ga. App. 707 (2008); rev’d in part, 286 Ga. 179 (2009); remand, 304 Ga. App. 377 (2010)
- City of Atlanta v. Hotels.com
289 Ga. 323 (2011)
- Chaney v. Harrison & Lynam, LLC
308 Ga. App. 808 (2011)
- Fleming, Ingram & Floyd, P.C. v. Clarendon Nat’l Ins. Co.
850 F.Supp.2d 1367 (2011)
- Stolte v. Fagan
311 Ga.App. 123 (2011); rev’d, 291 Ga. 477 (2012); remand, 322 Ga.App. 775 (2013)
- Bibbs v. Toyota Motor Corp.
304 Ga. 68 (2018)
Why Choose Us
Expertise and Experience
We have a proven track record of successfully handling complex cases.
Strong Negotiation Skills
Our ability to negotiate favorable outcomes sets us apart in securing the best results.
Client-Centered Approach
You are our priority, and we work tirelessly to meet your needs and achieve your goals.
Dedication and Commitment
We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized service.
