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2008 archived news
MANAGING PARTNER NAMED AS GEORGIA TREND'S 2008 LEGAL ELITE
(December 2008)
Managing Partner Robert Simons was named as one of Georgia Trend’s “2008 Legal Elite” for Real Estate Law. More>
HARTMAN SIMONS PRESENTED AT STATE BAR OF GEORGIA MEETING
(November 2008)
Andrew M. Litvak presented at the State Bar of Georgia's Real Property Law Section Meeting. The presentation featured "Retail Leasing in the Era of Lifestyle and Power Centers".
HARTMAN SIMONS ATTORNEY PUBLISHED IN RETAIL LAW STRATEGIST
(August/September 2008)
Jill R. Johnson co-authored a two-part article in Retail Law Strategist regarding the impact of O.C.G.A. §13-1-11 on prevailing party fee provisions in commercial lease agreements. The series was entitled: Georgia Supreme Court Severely Limits Landlords' Recovery of Attorney Fees in Georgia – Parts 1 & 2.
DAILY REPORT DETAILS COSTCO NEGOTIATIONS AT NORTH DEKALB MALL
(June 2008)
The Daily Report recently featured the challenges facing Hendon Properties, under the counsel of Hartman Simons, as it works to redevelop North DeKalb Mall in Decatur, GA. The developer seeks to ink a deal with Costco Wholesale Corp., but, despite considerable negotiations, legal and business issues have thwarted the lease.
Hartman Simons Partner Theodore H. Sandler explained North DeKalb Mall’s unusual zoning situation with the majority of the property zoned for commercial development and one section zoned for neighborhood-commercial, which prohibits gasoline sales – a notable part of Costco’s business.
Additional issues include the finalization of Hendon’s plans to redesign the mall, the potential acquisition of the Macy’s-owned building and required setbacks from nearby wetlands.
