Celebrating Over 40 Years Among the Nation's Legal Elite.

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1 Celebrating Over 40 Years Among the Nation's Legal Elite. Learn How Your Company Can Benefit From Our Experience. SLC s Blueprint for Success Maximize Your Recovery & Results Experience Pays Off Real World Legal Solutions

2 Get to know The Power of Legal Knowledge WE SERVE ATLANTA, THE SOUTHEAST, THE USA & BEYOND The attorneys at the law office of Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP, in Atlanta, Georgia, have established themselves as one of the most well respected civil and business law firms in the region. Representing clients in commercial collections, banking litigation, employment law, securities litigation and arbitration, and general civil litigation, we employ a resultsdriven focus to meet the needs of professionals, executives and corporations. Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP 80 Peachtree Park Drive, NE Atlanta, GA Phone: Fax: slc@slclaw.com Focused on Results We bring a wealth of general business and employment law experience and a clear understanding of how corporations of all sizes operate. We work to provide superior legal representation and defense for industries large and small, and our clients range from sole proprietorships to large multinational corporations. We are legal professionals driven to succeed. Our lawyers achieve success by being: Experienced Aggressive Creative Agile Knowledgeable Adaptable Visit our website to see where SLC was featured in Forbes Magazine SLCLAW.COM

3 Client TESTIMONIALS I just want to extend my thanks and congratulate you on a very impressive performance during the trial. We did not give you a lot to work with, yet you made the most of what you had and presented our position forcefully. Of equal importance, you completely and thoroughly destroyed the defendants case and their credibility. Again, thanks for a job well done. For more than 40 years, Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP has produced results that have gained the attention of the business and legal community. We have received Martindale- Hubbell s highest rating, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 for excellence in legal ability and ethical standards. Based in Atlanta, GA, the attorneys of Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael represent clients locally and nationally. Representing clients large and small in general business and civil litigation, our firm is built on the principle of providing Real World Legal Solutions. We are proud to have established a highly-respected team of lawyers and staff who have spent many years working as a team to provide the most cost-effective results for our clients. Corporate Controller, national food products company The most amazing thing to me is that your attorneys seem to understand our business as well as we do. You really do your homework. Vice President of Marketing, national insurance independent marketing organization Copyright. Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP All rights reserved. Reproducing and distributing this material without the written permission of Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP is prohibited. REAL WORLD LEGAL SOLUTIONS

4 PRACTICE SPECIALTIES Rely on Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael for world class representation of: Commercial Law - Commercial Collections - Creditor Representation / Creditor Bankruptcy - Real Estate Foreclosure - Personal Property Foreclosures / Replevins - Bank Loan Workouts Business Law - Business Advice - Business Formation - Contracts Employment Law - Employment Advice - Employment Contracts - Employment Litigation Securities & Insurance L aw - Securities (FINRA) Arbitration Defense - Securities Litigation Defense - Insurance Agents & Brokers Defense Civil Litigation - Business Litigation - Personal Injury Litigation - General Civil Litigation - Franchise Litigation SLCLAW.COM

5 Client Oriented + Results Focused Our legal team provides dependable representation based on concrete experience and ability. We know that the clients who depend on us want to work with a law firm that is confident in its record and its professionals. We know the law. We understand business. We are driven to succeed. wkc@slclaw.com P: F: William K. Carmichael Bill Carmichael heads SLC s General Civil Litigation and Personal Injury practice groups. Mr. Carmichael has extensive experience litigating cases involving commercial and general business matters throughout the United States at the trial and appellate levels, in both state & federal court. His practice focuses primarily on representing businesses in contract disputes and representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. AREAS OF PRACTICE Creditor Rights General Civil Litigation Appellate Practice Franchise Litigation BAR ADMISSIONS Georgia, 1976 U.S. District Court N. District of GA U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit Georgia Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Georgia Employment & Labor Law Business Litigation Personal Injury Domestic Relations EDUCATION University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia J.D University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) AWARDS State s Most Effective Lawyers REAL WORLD LEGAL SOLUTIONS

6 Our clients include entrepreneurs, business executives, sole proprietorships, investors, brokers, mid-market companies and large, multinational corporations. Our firm is built on the foundation of providing Real World Legal Solutions, and our attorneys have the skill, the experience and the proven & record to succeed. In operation for more than 40 years, our firm and our lawyers have been recognized by industry & independent organizations for both the quality & success of our practice. Regional National FOCUS SLC LAW ASSOCIATES E: E: P: ExTENSION: 22 P: ExTENSION: 43 F: F: SLCLAW.COM Thomas V. Keough Rachel A. Humphrey

7 P: F: Michael J. Ernst Michael Ernst heads both SLC s Business Litigation (including securities and insurance law) and Labor and Employment Law practice groups. He is an experienced litigator who represents business clients throughout the United States before trial and appellate courts in both the state and federal court systems. He is a frequent speaker on business law, employment law, and trial law topics, and is a member of the American Bar Association Advisory Panel. Mr. Ernst is active in a number of charitable and community organizations. AREAS OF PRACTICE Creditor Rights Collections General Civil Litigation Appellate Practice BAR ADMISSIONS Franchise Litigation Workout Agreements Employment & Labor Business Litigation Georgia, 1987 U.S. District Court Northern District of GA U.S. Court of Appeals - 5th Circuit, 11th Circuit GA Court of Appeals + Supreme Court of GA HONORS & AWARDS: Super Lawyers Business Edition State s Most Effective Lawyers 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell EDUCATION University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA J.D Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) GA Super Lawyer: Business Litigation Who s Who of Emerging Leaders in America Who s Who in American Law Who s Who in Practicing Attorneys Outstanding Young Men of America WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING: I am grateful to you and your firm for the outstanding job you did and the result obtained in what appeared to be an insurmountable battle. Not only did you achieve the desired result, but the personal interest that you exhibited was above and beyond the call of duty. President, national insurance & financial services company REAL WORLD LEGAL SOLUTIONS

8 Atlanta Business Litigation Lawyer Blog THE PREMieR SOURCE FOR VETERAN INDUSTRY INSIGHT Stay abreast of the latest industry developments, trends & news with SLC s Atlanta Business Litigation Lawyer Blog. We publish monthly newsletters & breaking legal bulletins to help guide you through today s legal minefields. SCAN THIS QR CODE TO INSTANTLY ACCESS THE LATEST BLOG POST Sign up for our newsletter at SLCLAW.COM

9 P: F: Wayne H. Lazarus Wayne H. Lazarus heads SLC s business law, franchise, and alcoholic beverage law practice groups. Mr. Lazarus practices primarily in the representation of businesses in their transactional needs. In addition, Mr. Lazarus is involved in commercial litigation cases. Mr. Lazarus is currently a member of the Associate Member Advisory Council to the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. He was a Director to the Georgia Technology Authority from and serves as legal advisor for the Asian-American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia. Mr. Lazarus was previously president of the SouthEast U.S./Korean Chamber of Commerce. He is active in a number of charitable and community organizations. Mr. Lazarus is president of the Winter Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Charitable Corporation. AREAS OF PRACTICE Business Law Franchise Litigation & Negotiation Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Employment Advice BAR ADMISSIONS Florida, 1969 Georgia, 1970 U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Georgia EDUCATION Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia J.D Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia B.B.A AWARDS 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell SLC LAW ASSOCIATES E: NCc@slclaw.com E: JSC@slclaw.com P: ExTENSION: 31 P: ExTENSION: 26 F: F: N. Charles Campbell JORDAN S. CHRIETZBERG REAL WORLD LEGAL SOLUTIONS

10 EXPERIENCE INSPIRES Creative, Aggressive Representation of Creditors After winning a judgment in favor of one of the nation s strongest banks, the attorneys of Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP (SLC) turned their efforts on collecting the sizable claim. SLC proved to be as creative in collecting as they had been convincing in the courtroom, says First Citizens Bank Sr. Vice President Richard V. Spink. When the borrower did not repay, the attorneys surprised everyone by taking a rarely used and very complicated strategy. As a result, we eventually recovered our debt. Seated from left: Bill Carmichael, Mike Ernst Standing: Wayne Lazarus, Marion Stokes Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael does an outstanding job representing us in cases involving long past due accounts, real estate, repossessed property & in litigation. They partner with us to achieve a resolution that s in the best Interest of the bank & borrower. The firm s representation of creditors is just one part of its overall business solutions practice, which focuses on representing businesses of all sizes and in all industries in their litigation, employment, and contracting needs. Aggressive, creative approaches to representing businesses (including creditors and financial institutions) are the hallmark of the Atlanta-based general business and commercial law firm. Our slogan, Real World Legal Solutions, reflects our philosophy of partnering with a client and then customizing a solution that will help the client achieve the desired result, explains Wayne Lazarus, who leads the firm s business law and banking group. With an eye always to obtaining the most favorable rulings and achieving client goals, which includes recovering all debt for creditor clients, we are also very sensitive to other factors that matter to our clients such as cost-effectiveness and community and client relations. Our strategies change to meet the specific set of circumstances for each case. Having litigated and argued tens of thousands of cases over 41 years, including complex litigation involving substantial claims, partners Lazarus, William Carmichael, Michael Ernst and Marion Stokes have an in-depth understanding of the needs of clients (including creditors and banks) and the laws and regulations that control them. They know firsthand how judges and juries are likely to respond in a courtroom setting, and use the expertise gained in trials to craft innovative solutions that typically are not considered by less experienced or less bold law firms. We don t need to shoehorn clients into prearranged legal boxes, says Ernst. We are continually learning from each new case and applying new ideas, adds Stokes. SLC s experience also allows the team to help clients pro-actively. We know how courts generally will interpret agreements and we recognize obstacles to enforcement, so we bring a broad perspective when properly crafting and reviewing documents, says Ernst. Our reputation for aggressiveness, a boldness born of confidence, sophisticated technology... we bring a lot to the table, says Carmichael. But at the heart of everything, our clients best interests are what drive all we do. SLCLAW.COM

11 LET US HELP YOU FIND THE BEST Legal Pathway to Protect Your Investment. A complicated economy and a persistent downturn have created global havoc among all kinds of lenders. Even as economies recover, banks and companies large and small are still struggling to recover payments. As a partner in your commercial collections efforts, we can employ a full range of resources and strategies designed to help your business stay on track. CONTACT US TODAY MBS@slclaw.com P: F: Marion B. Stokes Marion Stokes heads SLC s Creditor Rights & Collection and Commercial Law practice groups. Mr. Stokes primarily represents creditors in the areas of commercial litigation and bankruptcy. He has been with SLC since its formation in Mr. Stokes served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from and the U.S. Navy Reserves from AREAS OF PRACTICE Creditor Rights & Collection Bankruptcy Law General Civil Litigation EDUCATION Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia J.D Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia B.A BAR ADMISSIONS Georgia, 1967 U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit Georgia Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Georgia AWARDS 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell REAL WORLD LEGAL SOLUTIONS

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14 BAnks BEWARE While there are aggressive litigation options available, sometimes the best solution is to take a more careful and thorough approach that properly addresses the concerns and needs of your business. Put an experienced legal partner on your side to make sure that those interests are fully protected. At the law office of Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael LLP, our legal professionals work with banks and financial institutions across the region. We have been SLCLAW.COM Banks across the state of Georgia and across the nation are facing the serious challenge of recovering payments from debtors whose financial situations may have substantially changed. representing businesses large and small for over 40 years and have the knowledge, resources and experience to be effective counselors for your business. TRUST OUR EXPERIENCE

15 WE ARE Focused ON RESULTS WE CAN START NOW When your organization is challenged by debtors in default or that are having difficulty keeping up on payments, our office can help you review all of your options and help maximize that investment. We work with banks and financial institutions on bank loan workouts & collections. We help you fully review agreements and protect your organization s interests while working with your customers. Our bank workout attorneys are highly experienced dealing with loan and financial issues. We can fully evaluate the nuances that can make all the difference in asset or collateral recovery. We understand the desire to work with your customers while fully protecting the interests of your business. REAL WORLD LEGAL SOLUTIONS

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