The understanding and experience that a good Atlanta negligent misrepresentation attorney can bring to a small business is indispensable. Traditionally, misrepresentation was only recognized when the maker of the misrepresentation intended to mislead the recipient, but as the torts of fraud and misrepresentation have developed, misrepresentations that have been made negligently, or sometimes even innocently, may be illegal. However, whether the law requires intentional misleading depends on the exact type of fraudulent misrepresentation and the jurisdiction. An experienced Atlanta negligent misrepresentation attorney should be consulted to determine if a claim of misrepresentation is actionable under a negligence theory.

       Negligent misrepresentation may occur when a person is in a position in which he or she should know the truth of a statement but does not. For example, the agent of a corporation believes he or she is stating the truth, but other officials of the corporation know the statement to be false. It can also occur when information is common knowledge in the business or profession, but a member of that profession does not know it, such as when a CPA believes he or she is stating the truth when giving tax advice, but all other CPAs would know the statement to be false. Additionally, securities fraud cases under the Securities Act of 1993 and the False Claims Act usually allow relief from negligent or innocent misrepresentations.

       If your business has been harmed in any way because of a reliance on the fraudulent misrepresentations of a corporate officer, contractor, or competitor, a knowledgeable Atlanta negligent misrepresentation attorney at Hornsby Law Group is essential in protecting your assets. Contact our offices to ensure your business is protected and properly compensated with the help of an experienced Atlanta negligent misrepresentation attorney.