Our services
Insurance coverage
Kershaw Law represents insurers in all aspects of insurance coverage and provides strategic counsel and effective advocacy in a wide range of matters, including:
Policy Analysis and Interpretation. We analyze insurance policies, provide coverage opinions, and draft coverage correspondence.
Coverage Disputes. We represent insurers in coverage disputes and in litigation in connection with many different types of coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Directors’ and Officers Liability, Professional Liability, Automobile Liability, Uninsured Motorist, Excess and Umbrella, First-Party Property, and more.
Insurance Fraud. We assist insurers in investigating and evaluating potentially fraudulent claims via examinations under oath and other means.
Bad faith
Kershaw Law frequently counsels insurer clients facing bad faith or potential bad faith claims, including:
Pre-Litigation Counseling: We advise insurers on how to avoid bad faith claims by implementing best practices for claims handling and communicating with policyholders.
Litigation Defense: We aggressively defend insurers in bad faith lawsuits, including through trial and appeal.
Settlement Negotiations: We negotiate settlements that are favorable to our clients and minimize their financial exposure, including by developing facts casting doubt on any allegation of bad faith or negligent failure to settle and supporting the reasonableness of the insurer’s decision making based upon the facts as then known.
premises liability & tort defense
Real estate investment firms, owners, and property managers face a growing number of premises liability and other tort claims in Georgia. Kershaw Law understands the complexities of managing both multi-family and single-family properties and has a proven track record of success defending clients in tort suits, in particular in the areas of:
Negligent security. The firm has successfully defended a range of clients in claims involving allegations that insufficient security, inadequate lighting, broken or missing security features, or other issues render that party liable for the wrongful criminal conduct of a third party, including in the wrongful death context.
Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall. Landlords and other property owners face a constant onslaught of cases centered around allegations that they are liable for a party’s fall, whether due to uneven surfaces, wet or slippery conditions, or other issues. Kershaw Law possesses extensive experience defending such claims and taking aggressive measures to challenge Plaintiffs as to both liability and damages.
Defective Conditions. Plaintiffs frequently allege that they were injured due to malfunctioning appliances or equipment, mold or lead, or structural problems, such as collapsing ceilings, unstable balconies or decks, or faulty wiring. Jeff Kershaw has frequently, successfully challenged Plaintiffs with respect to the seriousness - or even the occurrence - of such issues and obtained favorable settlements or outright dismissals of such claims.
Jeff Kershaw and Kershaw Law have also frequently defended clients in the context of other types of tort claims, including intentional torts such as fraud, battery, or false imprisonment, as well as wrongful death, environmental torts, and car accidents.
Real Estate litigation
At Kershaw Law, we understand that real estate is your most important asset and investment. When disputes arise that threaten your property rights, you need experienced legal advocates on your side.
Jeff Kershaw has a proven track record of success in a wide range of property disputes, including:
Quiet Title Actions: Resolving ownership uncertainties and establishing clear title to property.
Nuisance and Trespass Litigation: Protecting your property from unreasonable interference or unlawful encroachment.
Disputes with Municipalities and Government Entities: Navigating complex regulations and advocating for your rights in zoning disputes, eminent domain proceedings, and other government-related matters.
Homeowners Association Disputes: Resolving conflicts involving CC&Rs, assessments, and governance issues.
Boundary Disputes and Easement Issues: Defining property lines and securing access rights.
Real Estate Contract Disputes: Enforcing agreements and resolving breaches of contract related to purchase, sale, or lease of property.
We provide comprehensive legal representation, from negotiation and alternative dispute resolution to aggressive courtroom litigation. Our attorneys are committed to understanding your unique needs and goals, and we work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.