Posts by Hagen Rosskopf
Bruce Hagen: The People’s Lawyer for 30 Years and Counting
With $150 in his pocket, a lot of debt and with a computer he didn’t even know how to use, Bruce Hagen scrapped and clawed through every car accident and truck wreck case that came along and took them all to trial. More than 200 civil trials later he built a name for himself in…
Read MoreCan scooters and Atlantans coexist this time?
We all remember 2018 and 2019’s “Scootergeddon”, the litter of e-scooters on sidewalks, and the reactionary ordinances from City of Atlanta officials in the aftermath of a wave of injuries and 4 deaths. Many Atlantans were left with mixed opinions about the e-scooters and whether we are capable of adopting mobility goals to address the…
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
We got a lot done in 2021. Matt Hagen won a $1,000,000 verdict in a bench trial via Zoom. We welcomed a new litigation paralegal and a new case manager to our team. Our building was featured in an article by the Dekalb History Center. Bruce Hagen started a new legal podcast with renowned lawyer…
Read MoreHagen Rosskopf’s team helps Santa get bikes for kids
We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we volunteered to host a collection day for Free Bikes 4 Kidz ATL in May 2021 on our front lawn. Inspired by our neighbors who donated 52 bicycles on that day we decided to offer our office as a 24/7 drop off location for…
Read MoreHosting a Holiday Party At Your Home
What legal obligations do you have to anybody that comes to your house and is injured while on the premises? What responsibility do you have for the actions of guests at your party if they hurt somebody else? After a very quiet 2020 holiday season we are back in the mood for some festive cheer…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday 2021
During this time of giving and gratitude, we are thankful for all the individuals and organizations who work hard to make our cities and state a better place to live in. We are inspired every day by the commitment and enthusiasm of their volunteers, boards of directors and staff. Their vision, ideas and efforts are…
Read MoreHagen Rosskopf’s “Marble House” featured by the Dekalb History Center
With 140 years of history, our beautiful building continues to be an eye catcher for drivers and pedestrians traveling on N McDonough Street and for history buffs on the web. Enjoy this new feature article by Melissa Carlson Forgey from the DeKalb History Center with diagrams and photos that are new to the public from…
Read More7 Useful Tips for Traffic Court
If you are going to have a day in court, it’s often in traffic court. In the state of Georgia, a traffic citation is a violation of the criminal law that can be punishable by jail time, fines up to $1,000, probation, community service or driving school. Consult with a lawyer if you are going…
Read MoreWhat is Magistrate Court?
You may find yourself dealing with a problem or grievance that that just doesn’t warrant hiring a lawyer to represent you in a full-blown lawsuit with a jury trial. This is when you will find yourself in Magistrate Court, which is our small claims court. Listen to this clip from Episode 11 of Your Day…
Read MoreWhat Are The Changes To Joshua’s Law?
Effective July 1st, 2021 all 17-year-olds in Georgia applying for a Class D driver’s license or motorcycle permit must meet Joshua’s Law requirements in the same manner that 16-year-olds already do. WHAT IS JOSHUA’S LAW? Senate Bill 226, also known as Joshua’s Law passed in 2005 in the Georgia House and Senate and went into…
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