Oconee County courthouse in Watkinsville, Georgia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
ATC Partner Matt Reeves addressed the Oconee County Rotary Club in Watkinsville on March 20, 2012, on the topic of Condemnation/Eminent Domain. Firm corporate attorney Eadaoin Waller is a member of the club. Property owners in fast-growing counties such as Oconee County, Gwinnett County, and surrounding counties frequently encounter condemnation, and Matt and several other ATC attorneys including managing partner Tom Tate and Jim Joedecke have tried many condemnation cases to verdict in recent years. Matt spoke to the club about legal issues concerning condemnation, the Landowners Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Kelo decision. Reeves answered questions from Rotarians, and the club made a donation to the “Oconee Wee Read” program in Matt’s honor following the presentation.
