Kent Bailey

Kent Bailey is a dedicated and results-driven attorney with 8 years of experience providing comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and individuals. He is committed to delivering personalized and effective legal solutions to his clients across a variety of legal topics.

His practice focuses on Business, Real Estate, and Construction law with litigation a primary focus. Kent also serves as In-House Counsel to numerous small businesses across Atlanta handling a wide variety of legal tasks from Corporate formation and Contract/Vendor management, to collections and shareholder disputes. With his primary practice area presenting a need for service, Kent has also recently expanded his practice into probate and probate litigation.

Having spent a number of years professionally outside of the legal industry, Kent understands the unique needs and challenges of the individuals and businesses he serves, and prides himself meeting his clients where they are, by providing responsive and client-focused service, offering practical and strategic legal advice, and building long-term relationships with his clients.

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Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

Since 2017

University System of Georgia - University of Georgia

B.B.A. | Economics

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D. (2017)

State Bar of Georgia  # 442889

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Q. Flooding due to construction site; what attorney do I need?

March 17, 2025

A: From the facts asserted, I would recommend a real estate attorney with knowledge of both landlord/tenant and construction law. It appears that your damages are caused by the conduct of the construction company who would, for all intents and purposes, be the liable party for failing to adequately contain the construction site.

That said, it is important to understand the rights and obligations of your landlord here as they likely share a claim against the construction company for damage to the property, in addition to possible liability to you depending on language in the lease surrounding insurance, quiet use and enjoyment, etc.

I would recommend speaking with an attorney who can advise you on the best course of action. ... Read More

Q. Can I file a small claim in GA against an LLC for faulty fence construction?

March 14, 2025

A: I can't say with certainty without all of the facts that you have a "solid" claim against the contractor, but if you paid for a fence, and two months later the fence fell down due to faulty construction then more than likely you do have a claim. Oral agreements are enforceable in Georgia and so long as you have record of payment and proof that the llc undertook construction, then the evidence would appear to be on your side.

I typically recommend counsel for a lawsuit, but given the amount in question, it may not make financial sense.

Q. Do I need to correct the security deed before drafting a new warranty deed in Georgia?

March 14, 2025

A: This will depend on whether you both are listed on the security deed. If you are, then no action should be required with regards to the security deed, as this simply records the mortgage companies interest to the property. In regards to the warranty deed, I assume that if you are not joint tenants, the deed provided you both as tenants in common. With you being sole beneficiary, the operative effect now that probate is open would be the same as that of joint tenancy.

Without reviewing the specific case or having all of the information, it seems that an administrators deed quitclaiming his interest to yourself would be sufficient to properly transfer your late husbands interest into your name. That said, I would advise you to speak with an attorney who can review all of the facts in the matter and assist you in properly transferring title. ... Read More