Sarah,
I just received the attached proposed edits from the City of Brookhaven Attorney. This is merely adding the City to the Order already entered by the Court. Please review and let me know if you have any questions and approve the same to submit to the Court. Also, Jeff and I discussed opposing counsel’s concerns over the alleged code violations and their attempt to include a provision in the settlement that had a penalty if allegations were sent in to the City; this, of course, is not part of our settlement agreement. On that note, can you please confirm that you did not submit any complaints or make allegations with respect to Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s property? If there were any complaints submitted, can you please provide the details on the same? I don’t want to be blindsided in the event we are forced to appear before the Judge. Also, if we can get the attached Order submitted to the Court, we can file a motion to enforce settlement and seek sanctions which would be the strongest play to get this finalized and avoids the risk of opposing counsel filing a motion against you which was previously threatened.
I am happy to set up time to discuss this further. I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!!
Brett Michael-Schiff Ledermeier
Senior Associate, Real Estate Litigation
Mailing: 850 Windy Hill Road | Unit 1762 | Smyrna, GA 30081
11625 Rainwater Drive | Ste 125 | Alpharetta, Ga 30009
Direct: 404.365.4564
Main: 770.200.7000
bledermeier@mmatllaw.com<mailto:bledermeier@mmatllaw.com>
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From: Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:33 PM
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Cc: Jeff Banks <jeffsbanks@hotmail.com>; Celeste Watwood <cwatwood@mmatllaw.com>; Tania Tuttle <ttuttle@mmatllaw.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Sweatman v. Zeeman - Judge's Order Approving Settlement and Plat Reconfiguration/City of Brookhaven
Please include Jeff in your communication with Gaddy and the City of Brookhaven as you still continue to purposely leave him off those communications.
On Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM Brett Ledermeier <bledermeier@mmatllaw.com<mailto:bledermeier@mmatllaw.com>> wrote:
Sarah,
To be quite direct, I have been abundantly clear that everything I have received has been sent to you. The document sent today was received today. I have clarified why the date was different – information provided by the surveyor which was also today. There is no conspiracy or nefarious activity and the repeated allegations, all while I continue to push for the resolution in your best interest, are insulting at a minimum. Compounded with your refusal to provide necessary information, it begs the question as to why someone would be taking steps to impede settlement and counsel’s ability to represent you in accordance with Georgia law.
If you have questions on anything else, please compile them and we will respond to them once per day. Please also feel free to contact your private counsel with any questions, theories, or other concerns.
Enjoy your day.
Brett Michael-Schiff Ledermeier
Senior Associate, Real Estate Litigation
Mailing: 850 Windy Hill Road | Unit 1762 | Smyrna, GA 30081
11625 Rainwater Drive | Ste 125 | Alpharetta, Ga 30009
Direct: 404.365.4564
Main: 770.200.7000
bledermeier@mmatllaw.com<mailto:bledermeier@mmatllaw.com>
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From: Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com<mailto:szeeman@gmail.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:24 PM
To: Brett Ledermeier <bledermeier@mmatllaw.com<mailto:bledermeier@mmatllaw.com>>
Cc: Jeff Banks <je