Civil Litigation

Our litigation philosophy is clear. We thoroughly prepare cases for successful results at trial without losing sight of alternative resolutions that achieve desired results. We listen to our clients as well as advise them and craft strategies for ultimate success based on the clients’ goals and priorities We use leading technology to advocate effectively with judges, modern juries, and other lawyers in an increasingly complex adversarial system.

Complex Commercial Litigation

We partner with our business and individual clients to achieve practical resolution to complex commercial disputes. We have a boutique style litigation team designed to achieve those goals with minimal impact on business activities. When appropriate, we leverage our firm’s diverse capabilities to provide cross-discipline service to our clients. Our representation includes agribusinesses, hospitals, banks, government, and many small businesses and individuals.

Catastrophic Injury Litigation

Our tort litigation practice sets the standard for excellence. We have experienced veterans who have tried hundreds of cases to verdict. We draw on our experience, but remain forward-looking as our tort system continues to evolve. We stay fully informed of changes in the law and societal perceptions and expectations, and mold our strategies to maximize the effectiveness of our work in an ever changing environment. Our representation includes physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, product manufacturers, transportation companies, other businesses, and individuals.

Family Law Litigation and Adoption

Our firm has a history of zealous advocacy in family law and adoption proceedings. We know the stresses caused by divorce, child custody, child support, and visitation disputes. We understand the emotions involved with adoption. We accept the difficult nature of these disputes and vigorously work to achieve our clients’ goals. Our representation includes husbands, wives, grandparents, adoptive parents, and others involved in family law disputes.

Corporate Law, Transactions and Taxation

Our firm’s knowledge and capabilities in this area are unmatched in southwest Georgia. We form alliances with our business clients to help shape and implement strategies designed for growth, cost containment, or reorganization. We provide critical advice on the tax implications of current activities and future plans. We form new businesses, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations. Our services include contracts, employee benefits, profit sharing, pension plans, and risk management consulting.

Commercial, Farm and Residential Real Estate

Our real estate transactional practice extends across southwest Georgia. We represent businesses, non-profits, individuals, land developers and financial institutions in commercial, farm and residential real estate transactions of all types. We also negotiate and prepare contracts, easements and leases. Our team provides critical legal advice to clients involved in zoning, planning and land use disputes or potential disputes as well as advice on environmental and other regulatory issues. Our goal is to provide efficient service for single transactions and long-term business strategies.

Employment Law

This area of the law is dynamic. We stay abreast of the constant changes in laws and regulations affecting employers, insurers, and individuals. We are fully prepared to litigate employment disputes, but we also offer risk management advice and training to minimize the need for litigation. Our experience includes claims of wrongful termination, claims for race, national origin, gender, age and disability discrimination, and claims pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act. We advise clients regarding company policies, procedure manuals, employee handbooks, record keeping, and all other facets of compliance with state and federal employment, discrimination, and wage and hour laws.

Health Law

The firm's representation of healthcare providers, in addition to its corporate and employment law services, includes risk management advice for hospitals, nursing homes and physician practices as well as development of hospital, nursing home and medical office policies and procedures. We provide counsel on a variety of medico-legal issues, including state and federal regulatory matters; training for professional and other medical staff on these issues; and litigation support.

Public Policy and Governmental Affairs

We proudly represent the interests of businesses, including agribusinesses, business associations, non-profit associations, political subdivisions and authorities before the Georgia General Assembly, the United States Congress and federal, state and local regulatory agencies. On behalf of our clients, we routinely advocate on legislative and regulatory policy issues and often participate in legislative and regulatory drafting. We present and assist in presenting expert testimony before legislative bodies. Our government affairs team includes members with prior government experience. This experience and the perspective it affords allow our firm to offer unparalleled service in the government arena to our southwest Georgia clients as well as clients who do business nationally and internationally.

Taxation

Our firm understands your desire to plan for your future and that of your family. We advise you on how to achieve your goals in light of the challenges wrought by today’s and tomorrow’s health needs, taxes,
business and family transitions, and estate and retirement planning. We provide guidance on federal and state tax issues and on how to manage and protect your assets. Our representation includes the preparation of wills, health and financial powers of attorney, the creation of trusts, charitable and foundation planning, probate and estate administration, business succession planning, retirement benefits, wealth management and, if necessary, related litigation support at the local, state and federal levels.