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Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP * 82 Thompson Street * Alpharetta, Ga. 30004

Phone: 770-475-4444 Fax : 770-475-4408

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Tax Controversy
Estate Planning (including Wills & Trusts)
Family Law ( Domestic relations, Support, Legitimation & Custody Matters)
Misdemeanors & Traffic Offenses
Chapter 7 & 11 Bankruptcy

Tax Controversy

The process of understanding your rights in tax controversies creates anxiety for all clients, even those that fully understand the issues. During times of tax controversy, the client needs protection and assistance to translate tax law into comprehensible terms. Further, the client needs representation to protect his or her interests and provide opinions based on targeted tax knowledge and experience. In many cases, Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal LLP has successfully negotiated lower tax liabilities or abatement of penalties for their clients. Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP brings the client over twenty-five years of tax experience and current knowledge to assist in negotiating, mediating or litigating tax controversies.

Estate Planning

Planning is how we manage our daily lives to insure we achieve our objectives. Planning, therefore, is necessary to ensure that we assist our loved ones in handling the unexpected catastrophic event or in the disbursement of our lifetime assets. While larger estates require greater planning and have significant tax implications, there is also a need for the smallest of property holdings to be distributed reflective of our life’s relationships. Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP will work with you to analyze, prepare and keep current your estate, trust, will, and living will or durable medical power of attorney. We value the opportunity to assist you in planning so that your family will clearly understand how to manage your wishes.

Family Law

The value placed on our family exceeds that of any prized possession. Sometimes, however, issues arise that impact the family unit whether it be divorce, child custody or support, legitimation, adoption, or paternity matters. During these often confusing times, the legal advice and representation that you secure may make the difference in the outcome of your family matter. To help you through the stress and manage the legal side of your family change, Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP is committed to the protection of your interests. Our years of experience will fully represent you and translate your legal options into terms that assist you in making informed choices.

Misdemeanors & Traffic Offenses

Finding yourself charged with a traffic violation or misdemeanor is an undesirable situation and one that requires professional representation. Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP provides clients with the experience necessary to ensure the best solution to their legal issue. Our attorneys understand your concern and defend you with a knowledgeable, professional representation. Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP is available to answer all the questions and provide insight as to your available options.

Chapter 7 & 11 Bankruptcy

Financial ruin, creditor threats, garnishment or property seizure can take you to the brink. The only solution may be the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court. When the discharge of debt is the only way to re-establish the hope of a secure financial future, a bankruptcy filing may be the best option. The difficulty of understanding the implications of that decision and knowing what is dischargeable is better achieved with the assistance of trained legal counsel. Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP will provide the experience to protect your interest so that the future will hold hope for financial security

CONTACT US:

Tad Ransopher - tdr@ransopher.com Julia Hanrahan - jah@ransopher.com

Renee Tedrick - rtedrick@ransopher.com Lucia Nasuti Smeal - lnsmeal@ransopher.com

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