I provide a wide range of legal services, concentrating on transactional and dispute resolution issues in business law (including structuring and organizing your business entities), commercial real estate and construction law for both businesses and individuals. While I have worked with a number of large corporations and a diverse range of businesses in my career, many of my clients are small business owners and professionals. I also have a number of clients that have had serious construction-related problems. I strive to provide not only sound legal advice for clients, but also practical and sound business information for efficient and effective decisions.
I am actively involved legal issues and policy development in contractor licensing in the State of Georgia. My construction website found at and ) provide a great deal of information pertaining to licensing and construction developments for both construction related professions, consumers and property owners.
I an a certified volunteer for Canine Assistants (). Often I will have a service dog in training with me for their socialization and training.
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Posted by Edward | March 12, 2014 | Construction & Development
Residential Construction Contract Juggernaut - You Get What You Pay For
Kevin helped me with a residential construction contract issue that ultimately went sour, and fast. He quickly assessed the fact pattern surrounding my situation and was equally quick to identify all the issues and angles and formulate a strategy therefrom. He made most of the other attorneys we spok...
Posted by David | January 09, 2014 | Administrative Law
Props for Licensing/Construction Law attorney
Kevin helped me out with an issue regarding a Residential Building License for the State of Georgia. He gave me heads up on the many and varied issues that could come up regarding this license issue. Once i went to the meeting with the Board for Licensing issues in Macon i felt very prepared and at...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements
Great lawyer and fights for ethics in contracting
I have watched Kevin give great advice on several forums to people needing help with construction contracting disputes. He was able to give great advice to us on a forum and we were able to resolve the complaint with little expense. Kevin is also an advocate for licensing for contractors in GA and ...
Posted by Robin | April 27, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
AMAZING!!!!!
My husband, Ron, had an opportunity to hire Kevin recently. Kevin handled my husbands case so swiftly, that we both said, "Is that it?" Totally amazing and so stree free!
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2009
Helped us with some property matters
Kevin was great, always keeping us up to date on progress in our case, he was readily available and explained things in laymans language when needed. I would definitely use Kevin again for any legal matter
"Mr. Veler and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have had the privilege of reviewing many of her responses and comments to questions posted on Avvo. His answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information. I endorse this lawyer."
Real estate lawyer
2019
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2007
Certificate of Recognition, Strathmore Whos Who
2005
Certificate of Appreciation, NARI Atlanta - Ethics
2005 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Kevin M. Veler
2011 - 2012
Natl Association of Remodeling Ind - Atlanta ChapLegal Counsel
2010 - 2011
National Association of Remodeling Industry-AtlantaLegal Consultant-Contractor Licensing
2009 - 2012
Remodelers Council - GAHBAAssociate
2008 - 2008
National Kitchen & Bath Association - GALegal Consultant
2007 - 2014
Assocation of Pool & Spa Professionals - GALegal Consultant
2007 - 2011
Greater Atlanta Home Builders AssociationAssociate Member
2000 - 2006
National Association of Remodeling Industry - Atlanta chapterLegal counsel
Unlicensed contractor sued for balance on remodel
Settlement
Unlicensed contractor claim cleared
2018
How to Hire a Remodeler
2016
50 Shades of Gray: Contract Provisions that Count
2015
Best Practices: Construction Contracts 2015
2015
Best Practices: Construction Contracts 2015
2015
Greenwashing and Selling Green
2015
Contractor Licensing: Following the Yellow Brick Road
2014
Social Media Reviews
2013
To Serve and Protect: How Does Your Contract Measure Up
2013
2012
Best Practices: Construction Contracts
2012
Consumer Protection against Contractor Fraud
2012
Deck Contracts or Designing Slaughterhouses
2012
2012
Consumer Protection against Contractor Fraud
2011
Where's MY Money
2011
How to Protect Yourself from Home Improvement Contractor Fraud
2011
Pirates of the Disaster
2010
Preventing Construction Fraud
2010
Home Improvement Scams and Protections
2010
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Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud
2009
Specialty Contractor Licensing for Kitchen & Bath
2009
Contractor Licensing: The Journey Forward
2008
Contractor Licensing for Interior Designers and others
2008
Kitchen/Bath Specialty Contractor Exceptions to Licensing
2008
Contractor Licensing 2008
2008
Kitchen/Bath Specialty Contractor Licensing Exemptions
2008
State Contractor Licensing Update
2008
Contractor Licensing 2008 for Registered Interior Designers
2007
State Contractor Licensing
2006
Contractor Licensing - 2006: A New World for Georgia Construction Related Professionals
2006
Georgia State Licensing Issues
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What are my options when a fence request has been refused by the hoa on purely aesthetic reasons?
01 Feb 2016
What type of attorney do I need in order to sue the builder for inferior work on my home new home
28 Dec 2015
Seller defaulted on a residential real estate contract. Buyer wants to file suit for specific performance, what's it cost?
02 Dec 2015