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Susan M. Hankins
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HANKINS LEGAL: The Law Office of Susan M. Hankins, PC
Having been in practice for more than 35 years, my firm is ready and able to assist you with your legal services at affordable prices. No case is too small for our firm. My firm handles a variety of legal issues including personal injury, wrongful death motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases as well as other legal matters.
Susan M. Hankins has extensive experience with business start ups having offered start to finish advice handling Business Transactions, Business Strategy development, Conflict resolution, purchase and sale of franchises and working with the Legal has assisted many small businesses from formation until those successful businesses were sold many years later. We will assist you in protecting your company by offering a one stop shop for brand creation and development. From concept to artwork, copy, trademark registrations and more, we can help you in creating a unique and protectable brand for your business as well as negotiating and drafting licensing of patents, trademarks and copyrights. Whether you are an inventor, writer, muscian or artist, contact me to assist you with protecting your creations.
After passing the Bar exam and being admitted to Georgia and North Carolina, I have practiced exclusively in the State of Georgia for the past 25 years. (North Carolina membership was allowed to lapse by choice) We represent many clients in many matters that go beyond the borders of Georgia and have represented clients in matters with large corporations such as, Pepsico, Parmalatt, Smithsonian Magazine, Johnson & Johnson, Amazon, and numerous publishers nationally and internationally. My injury cases include wrongful death cases due to medical malpractice, negligence, incarceration injuries / death, call and discuss your case for free today.
Experience and skills
•Excellent client communications
•Assisting Small Businesses in formation to sale
*Business Strategy Consulting
•Contracts and Agreements
•Drafting and reviewing Intellectual Property Contracts
•Drafting Licensing and Merchandising Contracts
•Publishing Contracts for Books and other mediums
•Website Protection
•Non-disclosure Agreements
•IT agreements
•Copyright and Trademark Protection
•Brand Creation and Protection
•Fiduciary Relationships
•Mental Health
Affordable Five Star Legal Services. Call today for your Free Consultation
Experienced Legal Services. Same Day service on New Companies. Business related matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Business
50%
41 years | 100 cases
Personal Injury
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2020 2017
2018 2017
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 41 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 42 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Susan M. Hankins, PC
(770) 407-7310
Fax
5425 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092
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Practice Areas
Business (8)
Wills & Living Wills (8)
Corporate & Incorporation (5)
Contracts & Agreements (3)
Divorce & Separation (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Lawsuits & Disputes (2)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (2)
Partnership (2)
Probate (2)
Litigation (1)
Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Real Estate (1)
Residential (1)
Wrongful Death (1)
Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Chuck | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Partner, MacPherson & Associates, Ltd.
Sue has worked with our firm, and my wife and I individually, for over 20 years. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and reasonable approach make her an asset worthy of her profession !
Susan Hankins
Replied last June 05, 2017Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure assisting you over the years. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
New will and power of attorney
I asked Ms. Hankins to update my Last Will and Testament. She told me to edit my old will to present day and provide any needed additions, such as new properties acquired since the writing of the old will. She reviewed my submissions and made sure that she clearly understood my wishes, clearly answ...
Posted by David Kahn | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
Great Experience
I hired Sue last year to assist with all the paperwork required to sell my small business. Sue drew up the contract, consulting agreement and all the other documentation required for the sale to close smoothly. Sue was extremely knowledgeable and professional in all aspects of the negotiation. I woul...
Susan Hankins
Replied last February 02, 2017David, Thank you for this very kind review. It was a pleasure working with your when you started this company and then years later when you sold it You were a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with you in the future. SMH
Posted by Rob | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Excellent experience
We hired Sue to draft a will for us. The will was very thorough and completed timely. Sue was very pleasant and professional . I would definitely recommend Sue for your legal needs.
Posted by Marcia | December 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
The best attorney ever
There was a point in my career that I realized I needed an attourney to help me sort parts of my company. I must say that I wasn't looking forward to the task. I was referred to Sue Hankins. That introduction changed my opinion of Attourney's. I'm so happy that I decided to hire Sue to handle aspects...
Susan Hankins
Replied last November 19, 2016Marcia, Thank you very much for this review. I feel honored to have been entrusted with handling the legal matters for your businesses. I look forward to even more success in the coming years. SMH
Susan M. Hankins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Susan for over 34 years. She is intelligent and extremely conscientious in her work. She is dedicated to achieving cost-effective results for her clients."
"i endorse this Lawyer. Ms. Hankins and I worked on an estate case to partition property in Habersham County. She stood fast for her client and was a pleasure to work with. I recommend her to clients in her fields of practice!"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Sue Hankins on several cases. She is very knowledgeable and thorough in her handling of any legal matter assigned to her. She is an outstanding attorney of the highest ability and integrity. I recommend her highly."
"I endorse Susan Hankins. I have known her since law school and in the over 30 years since we graduated I have known her to be extremely knowledgeable about the law in the areas in which she practices, of the highest ethical and professional caliber. She cares deeply about her clients and is a professional of the highest ability and integrity."
"I endorse Sue Hankins. She is a professional of the highest ability and integrity."
"Susan is an excellent attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable, contentious, and cares about her clients"
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Experience
Honors
2024
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Finalist Gwinnett County Volunteer of the Year, Gwinnett County
2005
Golden Quill Award, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Owner, Susan M. Hankins PC
2011 - 2015
Consulting Attorney, HireCounsel
Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Gwinnett County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Women in Ediscovery
Member
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
WRONGFUL DEATH
PRESUIT SETTLEMENT
Small claim for paid debt No contract
prompt settlement including filing fees.
Licensing Merchandising Agreement
Contract completed
Pepsico Licensing Agreement
Education
1983
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
WOW
Go Big or Go Bigger: Positioning your company for the next chapter
2018
The Business of Art
The Business of Art: How to protect yourself and your intellectual property
Publications
1989
Wrote the chapter on the history of sentencing laws in Georgia
Sentencing Laws In Georgia : Suzette Talarico
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Susan earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I be required to pay 35 year old wrongful death judgment when I am released from prison?
26 May 2024
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Removing my photos/images from a business.
30 May 2024
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Is OK to turn a small office space into a meat repack space ?
29 May 2024