Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  The attorneys at Bouhan Falligant handle many complex family law matters, which include matters related to divorce, child custody and child support, among others. While cases pertaining to family law often involve difficult tasks, our attorneys meet those challenges head on by combining an extensive knowledge of family law with a strong work ethic and sensitivity to the emotional needs of our clients. Our attorneys have considerable experience trying cases before both judges and juries, but we also strive to resolve cases amicably through settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as mediation, whenever appropriate. Our goal is to deliver results to our clients in the most cost-effective manner possible and with the least amount of stress possible.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Many people who go through issues such as divorce or a child custody dispute become frustrated because their lawyer doesn’t treat their legal concerns as seriously as they do. At Bouhan Falligant, that won’t happen to you. We take our legal responsibility very seriously. We understand what is at stake. Family law involves all the things in life that are most important to you: your relationships, your children and your property.
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  Our family law services include the following areas: divorce, alimony, child custody, visitation, legitimation and paternity, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, restraining and protective orders, grandparent visitation, third-party custody, and post-judgment issues, such as contempt actions.
• Guardianship
  Related legal experience includes will contests, year’s support proceedings, guardianships of minors or incapacitated adults, “special needs” trusts for disabled or incapacitated individuals, removal or substitution of trustees, and petitions for accounting by executors, administrators, and trustees.
• Spousal Support
• Child Abuse
  Bouhan Falligant LLP announced today Vandana Murty has become an associate attorney. Murty’s practice will focus on malpractice and professional liability defense. Prior to joining Bouhan Falligant, Murty worked as an associate attorney and served as a prosecutor in the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office, specializing in crimes of intimate partner violence and child abuse. […]

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Our experienced lawyers frequently represent steamship lines, charterers, towing companies, dredging companies, terminals, stevedores and their insurers in defense of personal injury/wrongful death claims and in defense of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation claims. Our Firm has also been involved in some of the most significant maritime casualties to occur in this region and have extensive experience in representing vessel owners and their insurers in Limitation of Liability proceedings.
• Murder
  One of the firm’s more well-known cases was the now-famous Jim Williams murder trial, a case that was brought to the public view by author John Berendt’s book, Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil. The success of the book soon caught Hollywood’s attention and that of Director Clint Eastwood.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  The lawyers at Bouhan Falligant have extensive experience representing financial institutions in connection with the structure, documentation and consummation of complex loan transactions, including commitment letters, letters of credit and collateral documentation. Related issues include the review or preparation of leases, title reports and certificates of title and participation agreements. In addition to commercial lending, Bouhan Falligant represents and advises numerous lenders on a wide range of commercial and consumer loan transactions. We also advise our financial institution clients regarding special asset issues, including debt restructuring, forbearance agreements, bankruptcy matters and related creditors rights and credit/collection issues. The firm works closely with management and boards of directors on matters of corporate governance and shareholder relations. Finally, Bouhan Falligant handles the acquisition, divestiture or formation of specific assets or subsidiaries, including branches and single purpose divisions or subsidiaries.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Our attorneys advise clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, change of ownership, employee contracts, facility development and expansion, corporate governance, physician self-referral prohibitions.  They represent clients with Anti-Kickback issues, provider licensure, medical staff matters, pharmacy issues, HIPAA, and Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation, and reimbursement. In addition, they have represented a variety of health care entities in Georgia Certificate of Need matters including applications, letters of non-reviewability, administrative hearings, appeals and judicial reviews.
• Business Disputes
  Bouhan Falligant announced that it is expanding its practice, hiring John D. Harvey as an attorney. His practice area will concentrate on real estate, business law, civil litigation and aviation law. Before joining Bouhan Falligant, Harvey served as the Bryan County attorney, as the municipal court judge for the Cities of Midway and Pembroke, and […]
• Business Transactions
  For over thirty years, we have provided title and escrow services for complex, multi-million dollar commercial transactions in our region, and we have trained examiners in place to respond to your title needs promptly.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Bouhan Falligant attorneys offer a broad range of services in the representation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, as well as banks and other financial institutions. We assist with the choice of entity and provide the documents needed to form and effectively operate businesses and non-profit organizations.
• Intellectual Property
  Ben Karpf, an attorney at Bouhan Falligant, was recently named to the board of The Creative Coast. As a board member, he will serve as an advocate for the entrepreneurial community of the creative coast region by supporting, mentoring and connecting local businesses. At Bouhan Falligant, Karpf’s practice focuses on intellectual property law and commercial […]

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Employment Discrimination
  Bouhan Falligant attorneys take a proactive approach to employment issues for our clients. Effective use of relevant employment policies that address client needs can be a first line to avoid employer-employee disputes. We provide counsel for FMLA and disability issues and required policies for employers. The use policies to prevent discrimination and a viable complaint process in many cases may allow issues to be resolved before litigation. For those cases that are truly adversarial, our attorneys have handled regulatory claims for unemployment, matters involving claims to the EEOC as well as litigation in state and federal courts involving employment discrimination, violation of restrictive covenants or contractual disputes with employees.
• Employment Contract
  We are experienced in workplace investigations and training management employees how to address issues arising within the modern work force. Our attorneys bring an understanding of important provisions necessary in employment contracts for executives or other professionals being brought into or being severed from a business. Through our multidisciplinary approach, we draw from the wealth of experience in other practice areas that may apply to the client’s situation and bring that knowledge to the table. We are committed to the success of our clients.
• Employment Litigation
  As the Port of Savannah continues to expand its import/export operations, Bouhan Falligant has expanded its services to represent many of the businesses that have set up transportation, warehouse and third-party logistics operations in the region. This work includes handling cargo loss claims, warehouse contracts and employment issues, and broker liability exposures. Our real estate and corporate lawyers also advise businesses in the logistics arena with respect to warehouse development and rental agreements, insurance, and corporate acquisitions.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Bouhan Falligant represents numerous financial institutions in commercial loan transactions, and in general corporate and real estate matters.  We also assist banks and other lenders in the management and disposal of their REO properties.
• Construction Litigation
  Through our firm’s multidisciplinary approach, our construction law practice group draws from the knowledge and experience of other practice areas to offer clients the most comprehensive service. Whether the matter is related to project financing, contracts, regulatory compliance, professional negligence claims or commercial litigation, our attorneys have the experience to handle it.
• Real Estate Transactions
  By J. Daniel Falligant Special to SavannahCEO A 1031 tax exchange — also known as a like-kind or Starker exchange — is essentially a swap of one investment asset for another with either no tax or limited tax due at the time of the exchange. The gain on a real estate sale in 1031 is […]
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Property Damage
  Bouhan Falligant represents national and regional motor carriers, local owner-operators, and their insurers in general liability matters, including claims arising from major motor vehicle accidents. We also represent our local school and county bus systems in accident litigation. We are available 24/7 to respond to major truck or bus accidents (912-695-7004 or 912-398-9560), whether the potential claims are for catastrophic injury or property damage. We secure material evidence, engage reconstruction consultants, locate and interview eyewitnesses, and work with claims administrators to resolve claims or, when necessary, defend lawsuits. Our lawyers participate in several national transportation law associations, including the Trucking Industry Defense Association, the Transportation Lawyers Association, the DRI Trucking Law Committee, and the Northwest Arkansas Transportation Seminar.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Bouhan Falligant attorneys handle cases involving personal injury claims. Our litigation attorneys are highly skilled in tort law to provide legal services to parties involved. When you have suffered injuries in an auto accident, or caused by the negligence of others, we can assist you with your personal injury case. We get to know you as an individual and will assess what impact your injuries have had on your finances and quality of life. Trust your case to our skilled personal injury lawyers.
• Medical Malpractice
  Bouhan Falligant out of Savannah, GA is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The Firm received this prestigious ranking in eleven practice areas, including admiralty & maritime law, commercial litigation, product liability litigation, transportation law, medical malpractice law, professional malpractice law and […]
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  By Eva Fedderly For BiS Estate planning is not just for older people who have retired. Once a person owns a business, it’s important to create an estate plan; the key is to have a plan in place in the event of incapacity or death so that loved ones and the business are safe.    […]
• Wills
  Several of the attorneys at Bouhan Falligant have vast experience drafting wills and trusts for all sizes of estates and situations and advising those who administer the same. They are familiar with current estate and gift tax laws as well as the best methods for planning for a smooth and cost effective transfer of property either during life or at death. They routinely appear in probate courts in Chatham and other Georgia counties, representing executors, administrators and guardians, as well as heirs and beneficiaries of estates and trusts.
• Trusts
  Several of the attorneys at Bouhan Falligant have vast experience drafting wills and trusts for all sizes of estates and situations and advising those who administer the same. They are familiar with current estate tax laws as well as the best methods for planning for a smooth and cost effective transfer of property at death. They routinely appear in Probate Court in Chatham and other Georgia counties, representing executors and administrators, as well as widows, widowers, and other heirs and beneficiaries of estates and trusts.
• Power of Attorney
  Our attorneys have handled many issues pertaining to elder law, including, protection against elder abuse, neglect, and fraud; powers of attorney; medical care directives; consumer protection; landlord/tenant needs; real estate and mortgage assistance; tax issues; and various levels of advice, counseling and advocacy of rights.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  The lawyers at Bouhan Falligant have extensive experience in handling foreclosures of commercial properties ranging from real estate developments and office buildings to shopping centers and undeveloped land, as well as residential foreclosure sales. Given Georgia’s unique foreclosure requirements, it is essential that Lenders utilize attorneys who are familiar with Georgia’s non-judicial foreclosure procedures. The firm has handled numerous and complex confirmation proceedings, which are required in order for a lender to pursue a post-foreclosure deficiency.
• Tax Law