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Address
Building 800
8215 Roswell Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30350 (DeKalb & Fulton Cos.)
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
5.0
out of 5
 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) In 1983, Robert Kaufman opened his own law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, with a commitment to provide every client with the idea of using the firm's knowledge and experience to maximize client value while providing the highest level of personal service. In the past two decades, the firm has grown to become one of Atlanta, Georgia's top-tier full-service law firms. Kaufman, Miller & Sivertsen earned an "A.V." rating from Martindale Hubbell, an independent rating service for attorneys. This is the highest category of excellence for both legal ability as well as ethical reputation. Although it handles many general practice areas, the firm specializes in business and commercial litigation, appellate work, franchise work, employment conflicts, personal injury, divorce and family law. Kaufman, Miller & Sivertsen, P.C. represents clients throughout all of Georgia, including Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Clayton, Cherokee, Bartow, Dawson, Forsyth, Henry, Fayette, Rockdale, Douglas, Paulding and Hall counties, and the communities of Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Decatur, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, Duluth, Norcross, Woodstock, Canton, Cumming, Smyrna, Vinings, Lawrenceville, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Jonesboro, and the Atlanta metro area. In addition, the firm advises clients throughout the U.S. Kaufman, Miller & Sivertsen, P.C. prides itself on the personal attention every client receives. Our talented team of attorneys provides the full range of legal services normally associated with a large firm with the responsiveness and personal attention that only a smaller firm can provide. Our attorneys perceive themselves primarily as problem solvers and strive to find the best solution, be it negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation at the least cost to the client to advance our client's goals. Our lawyers appreciate that different problems call for flexibility and different strategy. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Each problem is analyzed, and we strive to achieve a customized solution. Based on thorough research and meticulous preparation, we zealously represent our clients' interests. We understand that each client has unique objectives. Sometimes, those objectives can be obtained through settlement or mediation rather than trial. If so, we will use all of our skill and knowledge to negotiate the best possible settlement. However, we are experienced trial attorneys and when a client's interests are not well served by negotiation, and trial is determined to be the best way to proceed, we will aggressively present our client's case at trial, and through appeal, if necessary. If you feel that our experience and expertise are well tailored to addressing your legal matters, you are encouraged to contact us by telephone, email, or regular U.S. mail to discuss your concern/issue with us. Statement of PracticeGeneral Civil Practice, General Business Practice, Litigation, Personal Injury, Federal and State Trials and Appeals, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate, Franchising, Commercial Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Restrictive Covenants and Non-Competition Agreements, Unfair Competition Law, Domestic Relations Law, Creditors Rights, Estate Planning, Probate Law, Trusts and Estates Litigation, Securities Arbitration and Litigation, Labor and Employment, Executive Severance Contracts, Minimum Wage Law, Wage and Hour Law. Year Established: 1983
Firm Size: 7
ClientsGENERAL COUNSEL FOR: Wise Business Forms, Inc.
Georgia Urology, P.A.
Global Cellular, Inc.
Cellairis Franchise, Inc.
Representative Clients:T.G.I. Friday's Inc.
El Polo Loco, Inc.
Bellon & Associates
Denny's, Inc.
Gratus Capital Management
Management Cybernetics
H&A International Jewelers
Bertsche Co.
Summit Tavern
Midas, Inc.
Bumper Man
Brinker International, Inc.
Aqua Recycle
Arby's
Cherokee Pumping Co.
Centers for Sights
Product Concepts. References: SunTrust Bank and Wise Business Forms, Inc.
Rate InformationFixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards - Other - Contingency and Hybrid
AddressBuilding 800
8215 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30350, (DeKalb & Fulton Cos.)
PhonePhone: 866-968-3771
Fax: 770-395-6720
Website
http://www.kauflaw.net
Robert J. Kaufman (Managing Partner) born The Bronx, New York; admitted to bar, 1975, Georgia, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia; 1980, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th and 11th Circuits; 1982, New York and District of Columbia. Education: State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., cum laude, 1972); Emory University (J.D., 1975). Delta Theta Phi. Member, Moot Court Team. Member, American Bar Association General Practice Session Programs Committee, 1994-1995; Member, Atlanta Bar Olympic Organizing Committee, 1994. Co-Author: "Restrictive Covenants in Georgia Employment Contracts," Commercial Litigation Supplement to Fulton County Daily Report, November, 1994; "Cordless Telephones and Expectations of Privacy: What Does It Really Mean?" ABA General Practice Litigation Section Newsletter, April, 1993. Lecturer: Current State of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements for Georgia Institution of Continuing Legal Education, September, 1994. Lecturer: Addressing the Fraud Claim at Summary Judgment, September, 1995; Restrictive Covenants in Georgia Contracts An Update and Practical Guide for Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education, September, 1995. Lecturer: Current State of Georgia Trade Secrets Law and Recent Developments in the Georgia Law of Restrictive Covenants for Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education, September, 1996; Lecturer: The Small Law Firm's Guide to the Internet for Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education, August, 1997. Lecturer: The Millennium Bug (1/2K) - Hazards, Legal Issues and Opportunities for Lawyer for Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education, September, 1998; Internet Issues Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education, September, 1999; Internet Law, Issues and Recent Developments for Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education, September, 2000; Recent Developments in Employment Arbitration, 2001. Lecturer, Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Georgia, for Lorman Education Services, January 2003, January 2003. Instructor, Emory University Kessler-Eidson NITA Trial Techniques Program, 2003-2009. Georgia Trend 2008 Legal Elite, Georgia's Most Effective Lawyers. Member: Atlanta, New York State, Federal and American (Member, Sections: Litigation; Corporations and Banking; Vice Chair, Litigation Committee of General Practice Section, 1992-1993) Bar Associations; State Bar of Georgia (Member, Georgia Bar Center Committee, 1988; Arbitrator, Fee Arbitration Panel, 1988-1989); The District of Columbia Bar (Fellow); Georgia Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Secretary, Motorcycle Negligence Section, 1992-1993); Lawyers Club of America (Member, Rules, Practice and Judiciary Committee, 1987-1988); Lamar Inn of Court; Federalist Society; Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. Reported Cases: McNeil v. Schwall, 236 Ga. 109, 223 S.E.2d 80 (1976); United States Leasing Corp. v. Jones Pharmacy, Inc., 144 Ga. App. 26, 240 S.E.2d 300 (1977); Carter v. R.H. Macy Co., 147 Ga. App. 326, 248 S.E.2d 699 (1978); Big Chief Truck Lines, Inc. v. Thaxton, 155 Ga. App. 233, 270 S.E.2d 399 (1980); Mapp v. First Georgia Bank, 156 Ga. App. 380, 274 S.E.2d 765 (1980); Shaheen v. Dunaway Drug Stores, Inc., 246 Ga. 790, 273 S.E.2d 158 (1980); Sabin Meyer Regional Sales Corp. v. Citizens Bank, 502 F. Supp. 557 (N.D. Ga. 1980); Siegel v. IRS, 78 T.C. 659 (1982); BBMS, Inc. v. Brown, 251 Ga. 409, 306 S.E.2d 288 (1983); Walton v. James & Dean, Inc., 177 Ga. App. 77, 338 S.E.2d 516 (1985); Goldberg v. Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp., 650 F. Supp. 222 (N.D. Ga. 1986); Sackett v. Wilson, 258 Ga. 612, 373 S.E.2d 10 (1988); Adams v. D&D Leasong Company of Georgia, 191 Ga. App. 121, 381 S.E.2d 94 (1989), cert denied; Athens Whel, Inc. v. Citizens & Southern Trust Company, 201 Ga. App. 779, 412 S.E.2d 278 (1991); White House, Inc. v. Winkler, 202 Ga. App. 603, 415 S.E.2d 185 (1992); Andrews v. Messina, 206 Ga. App. 742, 426 S.E.2d 641 (1992), cert denied (1993); Sass Enterprises, Inc. v. Swift, 255 Ga. App. 871, 567 S.E.2d 329 (2002); Harris v. SAL Financial Services, Inc., 270 Ga. App. 230, 606 S.E.2d 293 (2004); Namik v. Wachovia Bank of Georgia, 279 Ga. 250, 612 S.E. 2d 270 (2005); Litsky v. GI Apparel, Inc., No. 1:03-CV-0701 (N.D. Ga 2004), aff'd No. 05-11788 (11th Cir. 2005), cert denied. No. 05-1365 (2006). Practice Areas: General Practice; Federal Practice; Commercial Litigation; Appellate Practice; Civil Appeals; Family Law; Franchise Law; Contracts; Securities; Securities Arbitration; Securities Litigation; Banks and Banking; Personal Injury.Email: Robert J. Kaufman
Craig D. Miller (Partner) born New York, New York; admitted to bar, 1984, Georgia; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Education: Tufts University (B.A., 1980); Emory University (J.D., 1983). Co-Winner, Emory University Mock Trial Competition, 1982; Emory Mock Trial Team Coach, 1983. Co-Counsel, Largest Personal Injury Settlement (for an individual), Harrison County, TN, 1987. Member: Atlanta Bar Association; American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation, Insurance Law, Entertainment & Sports Law); Georgia Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Automobile Insurance Coverage; Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists; Premises Liability.Email: Craig D. Miller
John B. Sivertsen (Partner) born Chicago, Illinois; admitted to bar, 1975, Georgia; 1977, Oklahoma. Education: Northwestern University (B.A., with honors, 1972); Emory University (J.D., with distinction, 1975). Attorney, Phillips Petroleum Company, 1975-1985; Senior Attorney, Burger King Corporation, 1985-1991; Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Burger King Corporation, 1991-1994; Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Royal Crown Companies, Inc. and Arby's, Inc., 1994-1996. Member: Oklahoma and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Georgia. Practice Areas: Franchise Law; Business Law; Labor and Employment; Corporate Law.Email: John B. Sivertsen
Jordan Bradley Forman (Partner) born Baltimore, Maryland; admitted to bar, 1998, Georgia; 2004, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 2007, U.S. District Court, District of Georgia and Supreme Court of Georgia. Education: Washington University (B.S.B.A., 1992); Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1998). Member: State Bar of Georgia. Practice Areas: Collections; Corporate Law; Contracts; Bankruptcy; Business Litigation; Civil Litigation; Real Estate.Email: Jordan Bradley Forman
Jason Samuel Adler (Partner) born Manhasset, New York; admitted to bar, 2002, Georgia; 2003, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Education: Brandeis University (B.A., cum laude, 1999); Emory University (J.D., 2002). Member and Managing Editor, Bankruptcy Developments Journal, 2000-2002. Co-Author: "The Millennium Bug (Y2K) - Hazards, Legal Issues and Opportunities for Lawyers," 1998; "Internet Law, Issues and Recent Developments," 2000; "Recent Developments in Employment Arbitration, 2001. Member: American Bar Association (Member of Franchise and Family Law Sections); State Bar of Georgia (Member of Franchise and Distribution; General Practice and Trial; Family Law Sections). Reported Cases: Namik v. Wachovia Bank of Georgia, 279 Ga 250, 612 S.E. 2d 270 (2005); Litsky v. GI Apparel, Inc., No 1:03-CV-0701 (N.D. Ga. 2004), aff'd No. 05-11788 (11th Cir. 2005), cert. denied No. 05-1365 (2006). Practice Areas: Federal Litigation; Civil Litigation; Corporate Law; Franchise Law; Wage and Hour Law; Minimum Wage Law; Covenants Not To Compete; Executive Severance Contracts; Noncompete Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation; Restrictive Covenants; Family Law.Email: Jason Samuel Adler
——————————Vito S.I. Loiacono (Associate) born Atlanta, Georgia; admitted to bar, 2003, Georgia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Georgia Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Education: University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1998); Mercer University School of Business (M.B.A., 1999); Mercer University School of Law (J.D., 2002). Co-Author: "Motions in Limine," 2005. Member: State Bar of Georgia; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Litigation; Family Law; Business Law; Wills; Probate; Construction Law; Personal Injury; Criminal Law.Email: Vito S.I. Loiacono
Jeremy Bret Liebman (Associate) born Plainview, New York; admitted to bar, 2007, Georgia; 2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Georgia Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Education: George Washington University (B.A., cum laude, 2004); Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2007). Recipient: Most Outstanding Member Award, Emory Moot Court Society, 2007; Order of Barristers Award for Courtroom Advocacy, 2007; George Washington Presidential Scholar Award, 2000. Coordinating Director, Emory Moot Court Society, 2007. Member: State Bar of Georgia (Member, Committee, Franchise Section; Member, Litigation Section; Member, Intrastate Moot Court Competition Section, Young Lawyers Division); American Bar Association (Member, Franchise Section). Practice Areas: Litigation; Corporate Law; Business Litigation; Franchise Law; Franchises and Franchising; Franchise Litigation; Franchise Regulation; Wage and Hour Law; Minimum Wage Law; Fiduciary Litigation; Fiduciary Liability; Family Law.Email: Jeremy Bret Liebman
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