Knight Palmer LLC is an Atlanta law firm representing clients throughout the United States, specializing in civil, business and commercial litigation, insurance coverage disputes, business disputes, contract litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, landlord - tenant litigation, class actions and catastrophic personal injury cases.
The firm's clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and include large Atlanta developers, national building companies, construction contractors, property management companies, homeowner associations, banks, and technology companies.
The firm's attorneys have worked for large Atlanta law firms and gained extensive trial experience in state and federal courts, as well as significant experience resolving matters through arbitration and mediation. The firm is known for its innovative and aggressive trial strategy, which has produced favorable results for clients. The firm was built to provide exceptional legal services in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the client. The firm's primary office is centrally located in Midtown, Atlanta.
NOTABLE WINS AND AWARDS
2022 Case Highlights
Notable Georgia Trial Wins Wins
Bryan Knight and Lawton Jordan won a jury trial in Fulton County Superior Court and were awarded over $200,000 for damages involving contamination of a high-rise condominium unit.
Bryan Knight and Nick Sears obtained a defense verdict and an award of prevailing parties’ attorneys’ fees totaling over $160,000 in a trial in Fulton County Superior Court involving breach of a real estate contract.
Notable Georgia Court of Appeals Wins
Knight Palmer obtained a reversal by the Court of Appeals of a ruling dismissing a class action on behalf of a class of minority owners of a large business.
Knight Palmer prevailed in reversing a trial court's dismissal of a class action against Fulton County and others and finding that an illegal assessment was alleged.
Knight Palmer prevailed in reversing and remanding part of a summary judgment against its clients.
Notable Summary Judgment Wins
Bryan Knight and Sherri Buda prevailed on summary judgment to enforce a right of first refusal involving a sale of a $2,000,0000 gas station.
Knight Palmer prevailed in affirming summary judgment involving a commercial landlord/tenant dispute.
Knight Palmer prevailed in affirming summary judgment regarding a hotel toxic mold dispute.
Knight Palmer prevailed on summary judgment involving enforcement of right of first refusal for the purchase of a gas station.
Knight Palmer prevailed on summary judgment enforcing a purchase and sale contract involving a deceased seller and heirs.
Notable Settlements
Knight Palmer achieved a confidential, seven-figure settlement in a False Claims Act case against a major utility.
Knight Palmer achieved a $700,000 settlement in a case by a homeowner against her insurance company after the insurance company refused to pay a water damage claim.
Knight Palmer obtained a settlement of almost $500,000 on behalf of a viatical services company in a lawsuit against one of its debtors.
Bryan Knight and Nick Sears obtained a $500,000 settlement involving damages to a commercial building’s foundation from neighboring blasting activities.
Bryan Knight and Lawton Jordan obtained a $500,000 settlement involving a partnership dispute involving corporate embezzlement of funds.
Knight Palmer obtained a settlement worth more than $200,000 on behalf of policyholders in a lawsuit against their insurance carrier after the insurer refused to pay a fire claim.
Knight Palmer obtained a confidential settlement of a medical malpractice lawsuit against Piedmont Hospital.
Knight Palmer negotiated a seven-figure settlement regarding a technology trade secret lawsuit.
Knight Palmer negotiated a partnership buyout and settlement of three lawsuits involving a large Atlanta restaurant group.
Knight Palmer negotiated a seven-figure settlement with an insurance company involving an industrial property damage claim.
Knight Palmer negotiated a confidential settlement with an insurance company involving a commercial roof damage claim.
Knight Palmer negotiated a settlement in a trades secret case and ultimately helped the opposing parties create a partnership.
Knight Palmer negotiated a settlement in an insurance dispute involving artisan building materials destroyed in an automobile accident.
Knight Palmer negotiated a settlement in a legal malpractice case involving a bankrupt hospital.
