Atty. Bill Gourley
Bill Gourley, a Senior Associate with NowackHoward and represents both condominium and homeowner associations in both general counsel and litigation matters. He has extensive experience assisting community associations in covenant enforcement actions and delinquent assessment collection lawsuits.
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Bill Gourley is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at NowackHoward. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, hoa, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2008), Maryland (2011), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (2011). Educated at Michigan State University (J.D., 2008) and Furman University (B.A., 2005). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Community Associations Institute - Georgia Chapter •State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bill Gourley, a Senior Associate with NowackHoward and represents both condominium and homeowner associations in both general counsel and litigation matters
- He has extensive experience assisting community associations in covenant enforcement actions and delinquent assessment collection lawsuits
- Bill also has experience defending associations in civil litigation matters, including breach of contract lawsuits, tort actions and mold litigation
- Bill counsels boards of directors on general governance matters, and assists associations with transition from declarant to owner control and day-to-day legal issues, including contract review and drafting and amending governing documents
- Bill began his career practicing community association law with the firm Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC, in Alpharetta, before relocating to Washington, DC, where he practiced with Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP. At Whiteford Taylor, Bill's practice was split between community association litigation and general/transactional community association work
- Bill joined the community association practice of Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, PC in 2013, and practiced there until the formation of NowackHoward, LLC in 2016
- Bill is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the United States District Court Northern District of Georgia
- He is also a member of the Georgia Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
- Place Of Birth •New Orleans, LA Related Industry Articles • An Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Condominiums Related Classes • WNCW Southside Community Association Forum & Expo
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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