A12A0518, challenging the severance and attorney fees portions of the judgment, and Blake appeals in Case No. At a cleared, 25-acre site where Haynes Bridge Road meets Morrison Parkway, Brock Built Homes is planning a mixed-use hub called Morrison Park. 22, 2012). 94104, Brock Built Homes LLC has a BuildZoom score of. Located on the revitalized Westside, this industrial-chic community offers the best of both worlds: a suburban-inspired residence in the midst of thriving city life. Their license was verified as active when we last checked. FN9. at 909-911. 619, 620(1) (627 S.E.2d 207) (2006)..FN22. Deadlines were met on the day we were told and most importantly, we actually closed on time, on the exact day expected! Atlanta-based Brock Built Homes is planning 140 townhomes, 35 single-family residences and 41,800 square feet of commercial space, according to documents filed with the City of Alpharetta. Blake's attorney objected, explaining that during Salvati's April 2007 deposition, Brock Built's counsel instructed her not to offer any testimony regarding the tax return. In granting summary judgment to Blake, the trial court concluded that, even if there did exist a conflict in the evidence with respect to Brock Built's 2005 net income, the conflict was created by and should be construed most strongly against Brock Built, which was bound by the sworn net income statement contained within its tax returns. McReynolds v. Krebs, 307 Ga.App. On August 11, 2005, the Attorney General obtained an Agreed Temporary Injunction that bars SOL from engaging in these illegal acts. Community features This vibrant community is one of the most diverse locations Atlanta has to offer in-town homebuyers. FN5. The homes are available with three different floorplans: The Adeline, the Manchester and the Lancaster. FN14. Thank you again to the entire Brock Built family!, I could not have asked for a better experience working with Brock Built. building 3 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1921 bay line lane nw. A09A2373, decided Mar. 1110 Northchase Pkwy SE Ste 150, Marietta, Georgia . FN20. November 6, 2009. A proposed class action lawsuit filed by members of an Indian Land, South Carolina residential community claims that Pulte Home Company, LLC was negligent in handling the construction of thousands of homes that were built with defective foundations on poorly constructed soils and ill-designed grading. The families bought homes built by Trinity Homes, LLC ("Trinity") in Indiana between June 1, 1998, and October 31, 2002. Brock USA, LLC and NexxField, Inc. settled their lawsuit that was pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in which Brock asserted that NexxField's Original NexxPAD product infringes six U.S. It is undisputed that Blake was an at-will employee of Brock Built. We disagree with Blake. You can explore additional available newsletters here. Munger & Stone, Thomas J. Munger, Benjamin A. *427 Ashe, Rafuse & Hill, Joshua D. Jewkes, Atlanta, for appellant. Blake ultimately filed the instant lawsuit, alleging breach of contract for failure to pay severance, breach of contract for failure to pay incentive compensation, tortious breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, and entitlement to bad faith attorney fees. The evidence produced by [Blake], i.e. 1110 Northchase Pkwy SE Ste 150. Hanson Staple Co. v. Eckelberry, 297 Ga.App. Bourke v. Webb, 277 Ga.App. of Internal Revenue, 115 T.C. (ca3-17-085 86 ca3-16-507) ld-201700083, Castle berry station townhomes building 1 lot 2 - new construction of 3 story w roof access a garage and outdoor deck in a 5 unit building. FN10. See id. building 3 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1851 brooks dr nw. 807, 810(1), 619 S.E.2d 481 (2005) (at-will employment contract providing that "a fiduciary and confidential relationship has commenced and will continue to exist between [the employer and employee]" presented a jury question as to whether employee stated an independent claim for breach of fiduciary duty); Spears v. Mack & Bernstein, P.C., 227 Ga.App. The parties filed a consolidated pre-trial order on March 29, 2010, and Brock Built listed Salvati as a may call witness in the order. Both parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. Thank you Dahlia, Barry, Mark, Steve, Evanne, Brian, Joe and anyone else that helped me with my new home!, We could not be any more pleased with our home purchase through Brock Built. Lender, 228 Ga.App. Blake, on the other hand, asserts that not only is the 2005 net income figure reflected in Brock Built's financial report inconsistent with his understanding of the company's financial status at the time that he was terminated, but is also inconsistent with the $3 million plus net income reported on Brock Built's sworn 2005 tax returns. The model was advertised for $450, 000. Specifically, the trial court awarded Blake 40 percent of the $518,198 he sought in total damages, plus his costs, rather than 40 percent of the $256,589 awarded to Blake. This browser is no longer supported. Allegations amounting to mere negligence, carelessness, or "lackadaisical performance" are insufficient as a matter of law. Then when I am ready for the hustle and bustle I am only minutes away from Atlantic Station and Midtown. We cannot say with certainty that Blake was entitled to summary judgment as a matter of law on this breach of contract claim. FN9. Customer Complaints Summary Business's Response Rate: 75% 4 total complaints in the last 3 years. Andrews and Boggs, JJ., concur. Horton are experiencing similar problems. FN20. Constr. To sue in tort for actions otherwise arising out of the breach of a contractual obligation, "the defendant must also breach an independent duty created by statute or common law." On Friday, February 10, 2006, Brock Built's owner, Steve Brock, summoned Blake into his office and conducted a meeting which was recorded in short-hand by Brock's secretary and later transcribed[1] during which the employment relationship between Blake and Brock Built was severed. When a party seeks fees based on a contingent fee agreement, the party must show that the contingency fee percentage was a usual or customary fee for such case and that the contingency fee was a valid indicator of the value of the professional services rendered. In connection with Blake's promotion to president, he negotiated with Brock Built a contract of employment (the "Contract"). Compare TSG Water Resources, 260 Fed.Appx. Georgia law requires that corporate officers and directors discharge their duties in good faith and with the care of an ordinarily prudent person in a like position. On appeal from a grant or denial of summary judgment, we review the evidence de novo, construing all inferences in the light most favorable to the nonmovant in order to determine whether the trial court erred in concluding that the movant was entitled to judgment as a matter of law. See also Bourke, 277 Ga.App. Brock Built contends that the trial court erred in granting Blake summary judgment on his claim for breach of contract based upon Brock Built's failure to pay Blake the full amount of incentive compensation to which he was entitled. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. The agreement between the parties provided that: [t]he Company shall pay or reimburse Blake for all costs and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorney[] fees) incurred by Blake in connection with any litigation seeking to enforce Blake's rights under this Agreement, provided that Blake is substantially successful in such litigation.. 405, 409(2), 491 S.E.2d 853 (1997); Rhine v. Sanders, 100 Ga.App. Brock Built agreed to provide Blake "incentive compensation" by sharing with him a set percentage of Brock Built's "profit margin." The fact that the amount awarded was less than what he sought does not mean that he was not substantially successful in this litigation. After the trial court ruled on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, the case proceeded to a bench trial, and the trial court entered judgment in favor of Blake. building #1 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), Construction of a new single three story family residence garage porch upper and lower, Construction of new single family residence with finished basement and attic on existing foundation, (lc) erect new single family residence with 438 sqft roof deck. Brooke-Built Homes takes pride in quality construction. If the two sides do not agree, a lawsuit is filed. FN13. the net profit statement [the accounting firm] produced for Brock Built in 2005, reflecting profits of $944,220, is accurate. "I cried day and night because all I wanted to do, honestly, was . FN19. See Intl. the net profit of the Company before federal and state income taxes, determined in accordance with accepted accounting practices by the accounting firm employed by the Company and adjusted to exclude the IRS inventory adjustment. On appeal, Brock Built challenges the trial court's ruling. In bench trials, the judge sits as trier of fact[,] and the court's findings are analogous to a jury's verdict and should not be disturbed if there is any evidence to support them.9. Wynn v. Arias, 242 Ga.App. We most appreciate the punctuality of the entire process. We agree and reverse. 300 Ga.App. 22, 2012). The . His homes. In re The Bal Harbour Club, 316 F.3d 1192, 1194-1195(II) (11th Cir.2003). We are unpersuaded by this argument. See FPL Group v. Commr. [t]he plain language of the agreement says that Blake must become employed with a third party within six months. When faced with Blake's sworn statements denying these allegations, Brock Built was required to put forth some competent evidence illustrating a triable question of fact on these issues. See Magill v. Edd Kirby Chevrolet, Inc., 277 Ga.App. Brokerage. So viewed, the evidence shows that Blake was hired by Brock Built as a construction manager in 2003. Then click the filter button to the right to filter community results by the region you selected. (Citation omitted.) According to the complaint, Pulte failed to . at 817818. LEXIS at *9(II). From skilled contractors to building materials, only the best will do. 743, 745(2), 490 S.E.2d 463 (1997) (despite the employee being at-will, a separate duty arose from the contractual term agreeing to treat her as "some sort of partner"). In the months that followed, Blake argued that he had been terminated without cause and was entitled to severance payments in accordance with the terms of the Contract. The City Council has given a thumbs-up to a deal that would give the former Gun Club Park in Northwest Atlanta to developer Brock Built in exchange for an unspecified number of affordable housing . In 2015, it was the 5th largest homebuilder in the United States. FN16. Kaplan anticipates construction to begin in September, with. See id. City of Atlanta v. Hofrichter/Stiakakis, 291 Ga.App. New Ten29 West Townhomes built in Atlantas newest renaissance, the rapidly developing westside. Get free summaries of new Court of Appeals of Georgia opinions delivered to your inbox! (ld-201300025) west highlands phase 2 section 2, Construction of a new single family home with attached garage (ld-201600064), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1912 kings cross building #4 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1922 kings cross building #4 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1847 brooks dr. nw building #3 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1853 brooks dr. nw. Used under license. See Matter of Munford, Inc., 98 F.3d at 610-611(B); Cottle, 849 F.2d at 574-579(II)(A)-(D); Medserv Corp., 1997 U.S. Dist. The lawsuit demands $550,000 in damages, claiming Adair Homes lost prospective sales because of the negative online reviews. at 817818..FN12. Building a home can be very stressful, but we feel that working with Brock Built Homes was the least stressful experience we could have had! Finally, Brock Built argues that the trial court erred in denying its motion for *432 summary judgment on Blake's claim for breach of good faith and fair dealing. 230, 233(3), 430 S.E.2d 385 (1993). City of Atlanta v. Hofrichter/Stiakakis, 291 Ga.App. Brock Built Homes | 1,447 followers on LinkedIn. 4 units in building with attached garage porch & patio (ld-201300025) west highlands phase 2 section 2, New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1914 kings cross building #4 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1916 kings cross building. Breach of Fiduciary Duty. The trial court also reduced Blake's incentive compensation by $10,000 based on an advance on profit sharing paid to him by Brock Built; the reduction is not at issue on appeal. This is a growing and well positioned company. We recommend getting multiple quotes for any construction project. Blake further alleged that Brock Built tortiously breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing in determining its annual net profit for the purposes of calculating Blake's incentive compensation. Specifically, the trial court awarded Blake 40 percent of the $518,198 he sought in total damages, plus his costs, rather than 40 percent of the $256,589 awarded to Blake. A court may consider a contingent fee agreement and the amount it would have generated as evidence of usual and customary fees in determining both the reasonableness and the amount of an award of attorney fees. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was so helpful, wonderful, understanding, consultative, nurturing, educational, etc all during the process. As Blake concedes on appeal, however, the trial court's award calculation was erroneous. I hate that its come to this but I think its in the best interest of the company and my personal interest." 68, 72-74, 110 S.E.2d 128 (1959). They are committed to quality and . He says he and his wife didn't want to sign when they did, but his agent told him prices would rise in two weeks and they should act now. Brock Built relies on two general categories of conduct in support of its argument that Blake breached his fiduciary duty: (a) With the improper motive of increasing his incentive compensation, Blake attempted to maximize Brock Built's 2005 profit by both accelerating the construction of houses that were not scheduled to close until 2006 and by delaying the payment of invoices and bonuses until 2006; and (b) Blake neglected to properly oversee the affairs of Brock Built by failing to adequately manage the purchase order system, failing to budget engineering features in the sale prices of certain specific homes, and failing to use proper building materials for noise abatement in other specific homes. When it came to comparing the two options the biggest factors for me were the simple pleasures: the quaintness of the neighborhood, being able to go for walks and having a quiet cup of coffee on my porch. The trademarks MLS, Multiple Listing Service and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Brock Built has established their reputation in the Greater Atlanta Area through quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service for over 30 years. at 72-74, 110 S.E.2d 128. Since 1984, Brock Built has been a premier local Atlanta, GA home builder, dedicated to consistently earning our reputation as the top builder of new homes in Atlanta, GA. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service is visible in every detail of our new semi-custom homes. We agree with the trial court that Brock Built has not alleged conduct that rises to the level of fraud, bad faith or an abuse of discretion sufficient to establish a claim for breach of fiduciary duty. This argument misconstrues the trial court's ruling. construction will be concrete slab on grade w wood stud walls & wood framed roofs. Building permit records show that Brock Built Homes LLC has worked on 1135 permitted projects. Co. v. Johns, 874 F.2d 1447, 1461(III)(B)(2) (11th Cir.1989); Cottle v. Storer Communication, 849 F.2d 570, 574(II) (11th Cir.1988); In the Matter of Tom's Foods, Inc., 2005 WL 3022022, *2, 2005 Bankr.LEXIS 2062, *6 (M.D.Ga.2005). Craftsman Chic. FN7. (Emphasis in original.). Brock Built appeals in Case No. 1995 Westside Blvd Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30318, 285 Castleberry Hill Walk SW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, 1979 Westside Blvd Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30318, 1991 Westside Blvd Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30318, 1317 Azalee Hester Wharton Way Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30318, 1321 Azalee Hester Wharton Way Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30318, 1323 Azalee Hester Wharton Way Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30318, Permits filed by publicly traded companies, Create a general contractor work agreement. at 818819(1). See also Hofrichter/Stiakakis, 291 Ga.App. We most appreciate the punctuality of the entire process. Brock Built, 300 Ga.App. While building hundreds of new homes, Brock Built always made us feel like our home was the most important one they were working on. Accordingly, we find no error in the trial court's decision to award Blake attorney fees and costs.15. 2. The trial was continued to May 31, 2011, when Salvati testified. 330, 334(2) (705 S.E.2d 214) (2010). Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. Blake is entitled to a bonus (as share of the 2005 net profits) of $19,809.20.19, Blake argues that the trial court erred by disregarding the sworn statement by Brock Built (made to both the federal taxing authority and to banks) that its net income per books' for 2005 was over $3.1 million. This argument is belied by the trial court's order, which clearly addresses the discrepancy between the company's financial statement and its tax return. at 751(1). Dahlia was always prompt in answering and addressing all of our questions and made us feel very confident in our first home purchase. In Southern California, nine cities from Del Mar to Sylmar have received 26 builder's remedy applications in the past eight months, seeking to build 8,642 new homes. Read More. The civil suit, filed today in New Castle [] (a)Brock Built argues that Blake was not entitled to attorney fees and costs under the parties' agreement because he was not substantially successful in this litigation, pointing out that Brock Built obtained summary judgment on Blake's claim for breach of good faith and fair dealing. At the conclusion of the evidence, the trial court concluded that Brock Built's net profits for 2005 were $944,220. We find no basis for reversal. Cf. See Magill v. Edd Kirby Chevrolet, Inc., 277 Ga.App. (Emphasis in original.). The total amount of the judgment to Blake was $256,589 (inclusive of interest) plus $240,104 in attorney fees, costs, and expenses.. FN17. at 197-199(IV)(A) (reversing the grant of summary judgment when a question of fact was presented as to whether the corporate officer, who had much to gain from misrepresenting the financial health of the company, knew of accounting errors in financial statements and failed to advise the directors of the errors); Southeast Consultants v. McCrary Engineering Corp., 246 Ga. 503, 507-510(2), 273 S.E.2d 112 (1980) (officer has a fiduciary obligation not to usurp corporate business opportunity); Multimedia Technologies v. Wilding, 262 Ga.App. See also Hofrichter/Stiakakis, 291 Ga.App. The Adeline is a 3-story townhome with more than 1,900 square feet, three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, while the Manchester and Lancaster span . (Citation omitted.) Even if we were to assume that Blake's allegedly selfish motives could render Brock Built's financial success in 2005 a breach of his duty to the company, Brock Built failed to submit any specific evidence in support of its claims. Also, a few 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1 level flats in a mid-rise building. westbrook ii-b lot 91, Construction of new single family residence with accessory dwelling to include living space of 630 sqft 90 day extension - per gpace - on 10/25/2018 **revisions finish previously unheated attic, 287 castleberry hill walk_unit 16-construction of new 3 story town-home building attached garage non-occupiable roof terrace used for a roof garden and for mechanical equipment ***** ld-20170008 ld 201700083 - castleberry station ca3-16-507 new town-home communities 52 units ca3-17-087 consolidation ca3-17-085 variances, Construct new 3 story single family residence with attached garage & paved driveway ld-201600064, New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1858 brooks dr nw building #5 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1854 brooks dr nw building #5 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1850 brooks dr nw building #5 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1846 brooks dr nw building #5 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1842 brooks dr. nw building #5 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1913 bay line lane nw building #2 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1911 bay line lane nw building #2 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1909 bay line lane nw. (Punctuation omitted.) at 585(2). at 181(2)(b)(ii), 643 S.E.2d 560. building #1 (there are 21 permits sharing the same set of drawings bb-201602434 2437-2456), New townhome- 2107 marietta rd a/k/a 1917 bay line lane. (Emphasis in original.). See Service-Master Co., 252 Ga.App. Marietta, GA 30067-6410. And, contrary to Brock Built's assertion, Blake's statement that he "was leaving" is not synonymous with a statement that he voluntarily resigned, nor does it create a question of fact on that issue in light of the other direct evidence to the contrary. If I ever have an issue or question, they are always available to help in a kind and timely manner.. Minutes to Historic Marietta Square. See also Hofrichter/Stiakakis, 291 Ga.App. We invite you to visit our Atlanta, GA new home communities in exceptional locations including West Midtown, Intown, Downtown, East Atlanta, Norcross, Vinings, Woodstock, Marietta and East Cobb. Brock Built Homes is seeking to build a mixed-use community in Alpharetta, with 37 single-family homes, 144 townhomes and four office buildings, according to plans filed with the city. 1, 5(3) (673 S.E.2d 858) (2009). View Brock Built (www.brockbuilt.com) location in Georgia, United States , revenue, industry and description. I modified an existing floor plan and picked out my own colors and fixtures. Additionally, Adair Homes wants Brooks to shut down his public Facebook . The future site of The Parc. See Cochran v. Murrah, 235 Ga. 304, 307, 219 S.E.2d 421 (1975); ServiceMaster Co. v. Martin, 252 Ga.App. (Punctuation omitted.) When reviewing the parties' enumerations, we are mindful that, [o]n appellate review of a bench trial, the factual findings shall not be set aside unless clearly erroneous, and due regard shall be given to the opportunity of the trial court to judge the credibility of the witnesses. FN18. Although the trial court granted summary judgment to Brock Built on the latter claim, Blake successfully obtained a judgment for both severance and incentive compensation. at 751(1)..FN20. The neighborhood would be located on 122 acres at Interstate 75 and Spring. After Salvati responded to questions regarding Brock Built's financial statement for 2005, defense counsel began to question her about the company's 2005 tax return. New construction homes designed with you in mind. See ServiceMaster Co., 252 Ga.App. Brock Built Homes 1984 - Present38 years Atlanta, GA Steve Brock, Founder and CEO of Brock Built Homes, brings over 35 years of homebuilding experience to the marketplace. Get in touch with Brock Built today. Id. 300 Ga.App. Headquarters. FN22. The parties dispute whether Blake was terminated or voluntarily resigned during the meeting. FN3. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Brock Built agreed to pay Blake a designated annual base salary, plus incentive compensation, which was comprised of a set percentage of the company's profit margin. The agreement defined profit margin as. Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Brock Built Homes LLC mostly works on Brock mentioned that he was in the process of drafting a "termination agreement" and wanted the relationship to end amicably. 816 (686 S.E.2d 425) (2009). Stone, Atlanta, for appellee. You're all set! my dream finally came true when I moved into the most beautiful home that I have ever seen, let alone have the opportunity to live in! At trial, Brock Built's independent accountant, Elizabeth Salvati, testified that the company's net income for the relevant year2005was $944,220, as set forth in the company's 2005 financial statement. 730, 732(1)(a), 521 S.E.2d 358 (1999). See, e.g., Benchmark Builders, Inc. v. Schultz,_ Ga.App. 3 story with a basement 10/23/2018 permit extension for 30 days per a. epps, Erect two story single family residence with unfinished basement and finished attic, Erect new two story single family residence with finished basement; weston ii a lot 92, Erect new two story single family with 3rd floor bonus room. 576, 579(2)(b), 586 S.E.2d 74 (2003) (officer breached fiduciary duty when he converted tens of thousands of dollars of cash belonging to corporation to his own use). See also Bourke, 277 Ga.App. The trial court awarded Blake $207,279 in attorney fees and $32,825 in expenses..FN7. Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 84,062 Georgia licensed contractors. Not only was it my first home, it was my first new home, and Brock Builts building and design process helped keep my mind at ease that all the bases were being covered. And when Blake presented a sworn affidavit asserting that he had never improperly withheld payment of an invoice, Brock Built failed to point to any such properly submitted yet intentionally delayed expense and/or any other competent evidence of invoices not being paid at Blake's direction. at 409(2), 491 S.E.2d 853. McReynolds v. Krebs, 307 Ga.App. The Ryland Group, Inc. was a company engaged in home construction based in Westlake Village, California. + Caption. In Brock Built, LLC v. Blake,1 we reviewed the trial court's order on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, explaining that this litigation began when, Blake, the former president of Brock Built, LLC, sued Brock Built alleging that Brock Built breached his employment contract by terminating him and failing to pay the severance and incentive compensation due under the terms of the contract. (Citation and punctuation omitted.) He further contended he was owed additional incentive compensation because the consolidated financial statement upon which Brock Built based its 2005 profit margin for the purposes of calculating his share of profit was inaccurate, based upon his knowledge of the company's financial status. About a mile and a half east of Marietta's historic square, within clucking . at 751(1). I hear this is very rare. FN19. "); Stanziale v. Nachtomi, 330 B.R. award-winning life + style | Since 1984, this growing company has been a premier builder of Atlanta new homes. Blake argues that the trial court erred by improperly calculating the amount of incentive compensation he was contractually entitled to receive. FN1. Brock Built Homes LLC is proposing to develop a 275-home community in booming Bartow County, northwest of Atlanta. 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