Business Disputes

In today’s competitive business environment, a breach of contract, neglect of duties, nefarious conduct, or failure to pay for goods or services can prevent a business or entrepreneur from succeeding. Likewise, partnership disputes, misappropriation of proprietary information, disclosure of confidential information, tortious…

Business Law

At Shires Peake & Gottlieb, LLC, we provide a full range of business law services to our clients which include small to medium size businesses and their owners.  We serve as an integral part of our clients’ team of trusted advisors, providing value to them in all phases of their business, from start-up, expansion, and…

Civil Litigation

General Civil Litigation broadly encompasses any legal dispute that is not criminal in nature. Our General Civil Litigation Practice encompasses the defense of individuals, companies and their insurers in a wide range of claims arising out of personal injury or property damage. Representative clients include Bimbo Bakeries USA, Ingersoll-Rand, Marten Transport, FedEx Custom Critical, Employers…

Commercial Transportation

We have handled hundreds of commercial transportation cases in Georgia and Alabama, representing numerous interstate and intrastate carriers, interstate and international freight forwarders, and insurers in a variety of litigation arising out of various modes of transportation throughout the United States. We have handled delivery trucks, box trucks, semi-tractor trailers, dump trucks, logging trucks and…

Franchise Law

Shires, Peake & Gottlieb provide a full range of legal services to meet the needs and goals of franchisors, franchisees, and prospective franchisees. From start to finish, we counsel prospective franchisees in the acquisition of a franchised business, including negotiating franchise the agreement, as well as educating the client on the legal and business considerations…

Personal Injury

Accidents and personal injuries that result from the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, or intentional conduct of others can be extraordinarily difficult, have numerous manifestations, and impose sweeping impacts upon an injured person and his or her family, job, and financial well-being. The victim of such wrongful conduct should not be responsible for the medical bills that…