2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Charles H. Van Horn

Charles Van Horn

Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.
3423 Piedmont Road Northeast, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30305

Atlanta

Georgia (GA)

Contact Contact Charles H. Van Horn
T: 404-261-7711
F: 404-233-1943

Visit: www.bfvlaw.com
Practice Areas: Business Litigation (60%), Real Estate (40%)

Business Litigation

Real Estate

Profile

Charles Van Horn’s practice involves business and commercial litigation with an emphasis on litigation arising out of real estate transactions.  His practice includes representation of lenders, title companies, default services, real estate brokers, lenders, mortgage companies, appraisers, builders, and developers, in all types of disputes including contract disputes; business torts; unfair competition claims; malpractice allegations; title disputes; and partnership, shareholder, and other internal corporate disputes.  Chuck also has extensive experience representing clients in fraudulent conveyance claims as well as foreclosure related cases, in addition to other mortgage-related litigation, including instances of mortgage fraud and violations under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA).  Chuck is a 1994 graduate of Emory Law School and 1991 graduate of Villanova University, where he ran track and cross country.

Selected To

Georgia Super Lawyers 2011
Georgia Super Lawyers 2010
Georgia Super Lawyers 2009
Georgia Rising Stars 2005

No Rising Stars publication in 2008

About Charles Van Horn

Admitted: 1994, Georgia

Professional Webpage: www.bfvlaw.com/attorneys.asp?ID=1

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Atlanta Bar Association, Real Estate Section (Board of Directors, 2006-Present); (Treasurer 2007-2008; Secretary 208 - Present) American Bar Association, Real Estate Section Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section, (Board of Directors 2002-2006) American Bar Association, Litigation Section Federal Bar Association State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Section State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Section State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Section

Pro bono/Community Service:

  • Villanova University, Alumni Recruitment Network (Admissions) (1997-Present) Briarlake Elementary School - Organized Healthy Habits 5K (2009-Present)

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Since 2009, Chuck has served on the faculty of Real Property Foreclosures, a seminar sponsored by I.C.L.E. and organized by the Georgia State Bar Real Property Section.  He has spoken on Professionalism and Ethics, as well as fraudulent conveyance claims. On September 1, 2011, Chuck presented "Catch Me If You Can", a seminar on fraudulent conveyance actions, before the Atlanta Bar Real Estate Section.
  • On March 3, 2011, Chuck spoke on Foreclosure Litigation and Confirmation Hearings before the Atlanta Bar Real Estate Section.  

Verdicts and Settlements:

  • Obtained judgment for $2,850,000 after week long jury trial for lender in case against borrower and related businesses. *** Obtained six figure settlement in fraudulent conveyance action in action to set aside multiple transfers of real estate, luxury cars, and other assets. *** In March 2011, successfully defended developer in foreclosure confirmation hearing against national lender, defeating claims of several hundred thousand dollars. *** Obtained six figure settlement in arbitration against builder for construction defects. *** Obtained dismissal for national default service in lawsuit challenging legality of foreclosure. *** Successfully defended law firm and title agency in claims by national lender for misconduct. *** In January 2010, obtained jury verdict of $480,000, including punitive damages, in claims for fraud in real estate investment. ***  In January 2010, obtained $1,000,000 settlement for family in wrongful death action against trucking company. *** In November 2009, obtained jury verdict in excess of $550,000 in fraudulent conveyance lawsuit against son, father and companies they controlled. *** Successfully defended claims against real estate broker and developer brought by potential buyer of land; later defended all decisions on appeal. *** Successfully defended real estate broker against claims of discrimination and other conduct; later defended all decisions on appeal. Udoinyion v. Re/Max of Atlanta, 289 Ga. App. 580, 657 S.E.2d 644 (2008). *** Obtained summary judgment for real estate broker against claims of concealment and misrepresentation; decision affirmed on appeal.  Walker v. Johnson, 278 Ga. App. 806, 630 S.E.2d 70 (2006). *** In December 2008, obtained jury verdict of over $1,100,000 for developer against general contractor and others for defective construction of townhomes.  Mil-Spec Indus., Inc. v. Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc., 262 Ga. App. 582, 586 S.E.2d 7 (2003). *** Hired post trial to challenge jury verdict; obtained reversal on appeal in breach of contract case involving military contracts. 

Educational Background:

  • Villanova University, B.A. 1991 cum laude Emory University School of Law, 1994
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