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2012
Hatcher, Stubbs' Partners Listed in Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, 2012 Edition
Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2012 Edition. Special supplement to the National Law Journal, Corporate Counsel, Daily Report, The American Lawyer, AJC, and Wall Street Journal. Listing is based on LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings.
George W. Mize, Jr. - Business
Charles T. Staples - Business
Robert C. Martin, Jr. - Medical Malpractice
Edward P. Hudson - Residential Real Estate (listed under Hudson, Nicholson, & Ray, LLC)
Morton A. Harris - Taxation
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. - Trusts & Estates
John M. Sheftall - Trusts & Estates
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. participated in a Panel Discussion at the 2012 Family Foundation Conference in Miami Beach, Florida.
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. recently participated in a panel discussion on Ethics and Legacy in Family Philanthropy at the Council on Foundation’s 2012 Family Foundation Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Fellow panelists included Dr. Paul Root Wolpe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Bioethics and Director, Center for Ethics, Emory University, and Audrey L. Jacobs, Director, The Center for Family Philanthropy, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Special Welcome to Edward P. Hudson, D. Nicholas ("Nick") Stutzman, and Carl A. Rhodes, Jr., Members of the Firm
The Firm is pleased to announce that Edward P. Hudson, of Edward P. Hudson, LLC has become a Partner. Nick Stutzman and Carl Rhodes, Jr. have become Associates with the Firm. Mr. Hudson and Mr. Stutzman will continue their practice centered on residential and commercial real estate.
Mr. Rhodes, a 2011 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law, will primarily focus his practice on corporate law and estate planning and administration.
Congratulations to Brad Coppedge who received an "AV" Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale
Brad Coppedge recently received notice from Martindale that he has received an "AV" Preeminent Peer Review Rating (4.8 out of 5) and Preeminent (4.9 out of 5) Client Review Rating in the areas of Taxation; Trust and Estates; Wills; Probate; Corporate Law; and Business Law.
2011
Alan Rothschild, Co-Presenter at the 46th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Alan Rothschild will join co-presenter, Richard Fox, of Philadelphia, in a 3-hour presentation at the 46th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning being held in Orlando, Florida later this month. This is the fifth time Alan has spoken at Heckerling, the annual conference hosted by the University of Miami School of Law which draws over 2,700 attendees from around the country.
Hatcher, Stubbs Ranked 2011-2012 "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers
Hatcher Stubbs announced that the Firm has been ranked a 2011-2012 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers, marking the second edition of this annual analysis. Hatcher Stubbs received first-tier rankings in four practice areas.
“U.S. News has more than two decades of experience in providing the public with the most accurate and in-depth rankings of a wide range of institutions, including our Best Law School rankings,” says Tim Smart, Executive Editor of U.S. News & World Report. “Law firms are an integral part of our rankings and a natural accompaniment to the law school rankings.”
“Best Lawyers was very pleased with the reaction from the legal profession and from legal clients to the first edition of the “Best Law Firms” rankings,” says Steve Naifeh, President of Best Lawyers. “By combining hard data with peer reviews, and client assessments, we continue to believe that we are providing clients with the most thorough, accurate, and helpful rankings of law firms ever developed.
These rankings, which are presented in tiers, showcase 9,633 different law firms ranked in one or more of 119 major practice areas. Below is a list of the practice areas in which the firm was ranked in the first tier. The rankings in their entirety are posted online at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Litigation - Trusts & Estates
Non-Profit/Charities Law
Tax Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Alan Rothschild and Carter P. Schondelmayer Selected for Inclusion in the 2011 Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine
Hatcher Stubbs is proud to announce that its partners, Alan Rothschild, Jr. and Carter P. Schondelmayer, were selected for inclusion in the 2011 Legal Elite by Georgia Trend magazine. Georgia Trend conducts this analysis annually through a peer-review process which recognizes Georgia’s top attorneys in eight different categories. Alan Rothschild was named to the list of Elites for his expertise in the area of Taxes, Estates & Trusts. Carter Schondelmayer was selected for her expertise in the area of Labor & Employment law. Hatcher Stubbs congratulates them for this recognition by the lawyers of this State and appreciates their efforts in continuing its tradition of excellence.
Alan Rothschild, Speaker at Atlanta Tax Forum, November, 2011
Alan Rothschild was invited to speak to the Atlanta Tax Forum on November 14, 2011. His topic was “Estate Tax Turmoil: What It Means For Our Clients, What It Means For Our Practices.”
The Atlanta Tax Forum, Inc. was founded for the purpose of providing continuing education for its members in all areas of federal and state taxation and to foster the professional association of tax lawyers and tax accountants. The Atlanta Tax Forum is the oldest organization in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area devoted exclusively to the education of lawyers and certified public accountants who specialize in taxation.
Hatcher, Stubbs' Bi-Annual Program, Legal and Personal Issues for the Medical Professional
Physicians Legal Update: On October 25, 2011, Hatcher Stubbs presented its bi-annual program "Legal and Personal Issues for the Medical Professional" to an audience of 85 local physicians and dentists.
This year’s presentations were: Employment Law Issues and Non-Competes, Carter P. Schondelmayer; Avoiding Malpractice Claims-A Lawyer's Perspective, Robert C. Martin, Jr.; Estate Tax and Estate Planning: New Law & Opportunities in 2011, John M. Sheftall; and Physician Retirement or Practice Sale, Morton A. Harris. Our thanks to the medical community for continuing to make this program a success. Seminar materials are available by contacting Elisa Savage at (706) 243-6216.
Greg Ellington Elected to Serve on the Georgia Legal Services Board of Directors
Congratulations to Greg Ellington, Partner at Hatcher, Stubbs on his election by the Columbus Bar Association to serve on the Georgia Legal Services Board of Directors.
Alan Rothschild's Presentation at the Annual Fiduciary Law Institute - July, 2011
On July 14, 2011, Alan Rothschild spoke at this year’s Fiduciary Law Institute in St. Simon’s Island. Alan's topic was “Lessons From the Past: How to Maintain a Profitable and Professionally Rewarding Estate Planning Practice in the 21st Century.”
Brad Coppedge Spoke at Georgia Society of CPAs Annual Estate Planning Conference-July, 2011
On July 28, 2011, Brad Coppedge spoke at this year’s Georgia Society of CPAs Annual Estate Planning Conference. His program was "Choice of Entity in Business and Estate Planning."
Morton Harris Awarded SBCA's First Chairman's Special Appreciation Award
While attending the Small Business Council of America’s Annual Meeting in Florida, Morton Harris was awarded the organization’s first Chairman’s Special Appreciation Award for service to the Council. Morton served as the SBCA’s first President and Chair. The SBCA, founded in 1979, is a national nonprofit organization which represents the interests of more than 20,000 privately-held and family-owned organizations on Federal Tax, Employee Benefits and Health Care matters.
Bill Pound Honored at Annual Meeting of the American Red Cross West Georgia Chapter
Bill Pound, who has served 3 terms with the American Red Cross West Georgia Chapter, was honored at the Chapter's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition on Thursday, June 23. The event was attended by Board members, volunteers and leadership staff from the Regional Red Cross in Atlanta. During his Board term, Bill worked closely with Development Director, Mitzi Oxford, as the Development Committee Chairman. In announcing his award, Oxford explained that most people find it difficult to raise money and fundraising is outside their comfort zone. "I think his level of dedication and commitment of support speaks volumes about Bill's strength of character," she explained. In the 9 years serving on the Red Cross Board, Bill has provided leadership for a number of fundraisers which are critical to offering help for families following disasters and in supporting service to military families. Executive Director, Sharon Lyon, and Board Chair, Janet Baker, presented a special award to Bill for serving as Development Chairman.
John Sheftall, Speaker at Georgia Federal Tax Conference
On June 10, 2011, John Sheftall spoke at this year’s Georgia Federal Tax Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. His program was "Post Mortem Planning with Disclaimers."
Hatcher, Stubbs Welcomes Summer Interns for 2011
Hatcher Stubbs is pleased to announce our summer interns for 2011. The program is designed for 1st and 2nd year law students and seeks to mirror the experience of a first year associate as much as possible. It affords the student and the Firm the opportunity to learn about each other during a six or twelve week program.
William A. Alexander is a 2008 graduate of The University of Georgia with a major in Psychology. William is a second year law student at Georgia State University College of Law. He is from Atlanta, Georgia.
Ben Carter is a 2010 graduate of Auburn University with a major in Accounting. Ben is a first year law student at the University of Georgia School of Law. He is from Phenix City, Alabama.
Barclay S. Hendrix is a 2010 graduate of The University of Georgia with majors in Political Science and Economics. Barclay is a first year law student at The University of Georgia School of Law. She is from Columbus, Georgia.
David Mize is joining Hatcher, Stubbs for his second summer. David is a 2008 graduate of the University of Georgia with a major in Business Administration in Finance. He is a second year law student at Georgia State University College of Law. He is from Columbus, Georgia.
Daniel Parker is a 2009 graduate of The University of Georgia with a major in Real Estate. Daniel is a first year law student at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He is from Columbus, Georgia.
Alex Shalishali is a 2009 graduate of The University of Georgia with a major in International Affairs. Alex is a second year law student at The University of Georgia School of Law. He is from Columbus, Georgia.
Alan Rothschild Named a Fellow to the American College of Tax Counsel
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., a partner with the law firm of Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis & Rothschild, LLP, has been named a Fellow to the prestigious Washington, D.C.-based American College of Tax Counsel. He joins an elite group of 700 tax attorneys nation wide who are chosen by their peers in recognition of their outstanding reputations and contributions to the field of tax law.
The American College of Tax Counsel is a non-profit professional association of tax lawyers from private practice, government and law school teaching faculties who are recognized for excellence in the practice of tax law. The organization recognizes leading members of the bar who have made significant contributions to the understanding and improvement of the U. S. tax system.
Hatcher, Stubbs' Attorney Receives Standard of Excellence Citation Award
Hatcher, Stubbs is pleased to announce that Partner Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. has been selected to receive the Willamette Management Associates 2010 Standard of Excellence Citation award for his article entitled "The ‘Slow Evolution’ of the Estate Planning Profession.” The article was published in the 2010 Autumn Issue of Insights.
Each year Willamette Management Associates' Standard of Excellence selection committee selects articles that contribute to the advancement of current topics associated with financial advisory services professional disciplines, lost profits/economic damages analysis and business/IP valuation. The committee reviews articles and selects award recipients based on 10 criteria that range from originality and technical quality to depth, usefulness and interest.
Alan Rothschild practices primarily in the areas of Tax and Estate Planning, Charitable Gift Planning, and General Business Law. Alan has been a Partner with Hatcher, Stubbs for more than 25 years.
Hatcher Stubbs Congratulates Sarah Sillitto on Becoming a Partner
Hatcher Stubbs is pleased to announce that Sarah Sillitto has become a Partner of the Firm. Ms. Sillitto’s practice combines general litigation with a focus on the representation of educational entities. Ms. Sillitto has been an Associate with the Firm since 2004, and has worked with the Firm’s education law practice group on education law cases at the state and federal level. Sarah received her B.A. in English, cum laude, from the University of Georgia, and her J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude.
Six Partners Selected Georgia Super Lawyers/Rising Stars for 2011
Hatcher Stubbs’ Partners have again been selected by their colleagues and peers in the profession as 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers/Rising Stars. Less than 5% of Georgia’s attorneys are selected for this honor, after a multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check. Georgia Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding lawyers in Georgia, including those in both non-private and private practice.
2011 Super Lawyers
Estate Planning & Probate
Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
Tax |
2011 Rising Stars
Estate Planning & Probate
Employment Litigation: Defense |
Five Partners Named Georgia’s Best Lawyers for 2011
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. In the U.S., Best Lawyers publishes an annual referral guide, The Best Lawyers in America, which includes 41,149 attorneys in 126 practice areas, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Congratulations to Hatcher, Stubbs’ partners William B. Hardegree, Morton A. Harris, Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., John M. Sheftall, and Charles T. Staples, who were nominated and voted to this year’s list in the following categories:
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Trusts and Estates
Non-Profit/Charities Law |
Tax Law
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation |
One Columbus/WTVM Diversity Forum - January 19, 2011
News Anchor Barbara Gauthier and Jason Dennis facilitated the Diversity Forum live from the Patrick Theater of the Columbus Museum on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2011, addressing issues of diversity and other concerns affecting our community.
The "Town Hall" style meeting featured individual stories relating to diversity issues and how it has affected individuals in our Community. The individuals that shared their stories were:
Joey Loudermilk, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for AFLAC Incorporated; Lillian "Bunky" Clark, Judge Allen; Willie Coleman and Hatcher, Stubbs' Partner, Jorge Vega.
Alan Rothschild's NYC Presentation to the Council on Foundations, Family Philanthropy Conference - January 24, 2011
Alan Rothschild, Jr. made a presentation to the Council on Foundations, Family Philanthropy Conference in New York City on January 24, 2011. The title of his Presentation was: How Private Foundations and Donor Advised Funds Work Together.
The Council on Foundations is a Washington, DC, area-based nonprofit membership association of some 2,100 grantmaking foundations and corporations. The assets of Council members total more than $282 billion. As the voice of philanthropy, the Council works to create an environment in which the movement can grow and thrive, and to provide Council members with the products and services they need to do their best work.
2010
Two Partners Named Georgia Trend's Legal Elite
Georgia Trend magazine named its roster of Georgia’s top attorneys, selected by their peers, for the 2010 edition of the Legal Elite. Congratulations to Hatcher, Stubbs partners Robert C. Martin, Jr. and Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., who were nominated and voted to this year’s list. Robert C. Martin, Jr. was voted Legal Elite in the area of General Practice and Trial Law. Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. was voted Legal Elite in the area of Taxes/Estates and Trusts. To compile the list, Georgia Trend staff mailed ballots to a sampling of lawyers who are members of the state bar and whose practice areas correspond to those featured. The magazine’s website also posted ballots that could be downloaded and submitted electronically. Any attorney who is a member of the state bar and lives and practices in Georgia is eligible to participate in the voting and to be voted onto the Legal Elite list.Georgia Trend’s 2010 Legal Elite are listed in the December 2010 issue.
Jorge Vega and Melanie Slaton named to Columbus Charter Review Commission
Mayor-Elect Teresa Tomlinson has appointed two partners from Hatcher-Stubbs, Melanie Slaton and Jorge Vega, to serve on the City of Columbus' Charter Review Commission. Both Melanie and Jorge are litigators, with Melanie concentrating in Employment law and Jorge handling cases involving governmental entities as well as commercial and construction litigation.
The Commission is empanelled every ten years and as part of their charge as Commission Members, Melanie and Jorge will study the Charter that went into effect in 1971 when the City of Columbus and Muscogee County governments formed Georgia's first consolidated government. The Commission may propose changes to the Charter, which will be submitted to the voters of Muscogee County for their approval.
Hatcher, Stubbs Partner Quoted in New York Times Article on New Estate Tax
Hatcher Stubbs' Partner Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., currently chair of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, was quoted in a recent New York Times article analyzing the estate tax provisions of the 2010 Tax Act. To view the article, CLICK HERE
Hatcher Stubbs Welcomes New Associate Matthew Massey
Matt Massey joins Hatcher, Stubbs as a new Associate. A native of Columbus, Georgia, Matt obtained his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 2006, and his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 2010. He joins the litigation and medical malpractice law practice groups.
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. Elected ABA Section Chair
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., a partner with the law firm of Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis & Rothschild, LLP, in Columbus, Georgia, has been elected Chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law during its annual meeting in San Francisco. Rothschild is only the second chair from Georgia in the Section’s 85 year history.
The Section, with over 25,000 members, is the leading national forum for lawyers practicing in the estate planning and real estate fields, offering technical analysis of legal issues to federal and state legislative and administrative bodies, developing practice guidelines and conducting national educational seminars.
Rothschild, who has served in a number of American Bar Association leadership positions over the past 15 years, earned his J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation from Emory University. He has practiced estate planning, taxation and general business law with Hatcher Stubbs for over 25 years. He lectures and writes frequently on estate planning, charitable giving and non-profit governance at programs and for publications sponsored by the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, various financial institutions and exempt organizations. He is past Chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Fiduciary Law Section and has served on numerous charitable and civic boards, including The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley and the Columbus State University Foundation.
Bill Pound Attends 17th Annual Inter-City Leadership Conference
Bill Pound, a Partner with Hatcher Stubbs, joined 70 local community and business leaders on a three day trip to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, for the 17th Annual Inter City Leadership Conference.
The conference is held each year in different parts of the country, and is designed to explore the ways that other cities have grown and improved and how that area’s leaders have handled the growth. Columbus looks at how it can adopt and use the successful processes used by the cities that are visited. For more information CLICK HERE
Greg Ellington Currently Serving as the President of the Columbus Bar Association
Gregory S. Ellington is currently serving as the President of the Columbus Bar Association, having served on the organization's Executive Committee for the past three years.
Nine Attorneys Elected Charter Members of Columbus Inn of Court
The Firm is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were elected as charter members of the newly formed Columbus Inn of Court. Morton Harris, Bill Hardegree, Chuck Staples, Cal Martin, Alan Rothschild, Jr., Jorge Vega, Greg Ellington, Carter Schondelmayer and Sarah Sillitto have been invited to join the newest chapter of the Inns of Court established recently in Columbus, Georgia. The American Inns of Court is America’s oldest and largest legal mentoring organization. Its goals, which encourage and foster excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility and legal skills, are firmly rooted in the noble 800 year-old tradition of the Inns of Court in England.
Hatcher Stubbs Welcomes 2010 Summer Interns
Hatcher Stubbs is pleased to announce our summer interns for 2010. The program is designed for 1st and 2nd year law students and seeks to mirror the experience of a first year associate as much as possible. It affords the student and the Firm the opportunity to learn about each other during a six or twelve week program.
- Joley Eason is a 2007 graduate of The College of William and Mary with majors in The Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy, and Sociology. Joley is a first year law student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Joley is from Buena Vista, Georgia.
- Whitney Johnson is a 2008 graduate of Auburn University with a major in Political Science. Whitney is a second year law student at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law. Whitney is from Columbus, Georgia.
- David Mize is a 2008 graduate of the University of Georgia with a major in Business Administration in Finance. David is a first year law student at Georgia State University College of Law. David is from Columbus, Georgia.
- Carl Rhodes, Jr. is joining us for his second summer. Carl is a 2008 graduate of the University of Georgia with a major in Business Administration, Banking and Finance. He is a second year law student at University of Georgia School of Law. Carl is from Columbus, Georgia.
2009
Hatcher, Stubbs' Attorney Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Robert C. Martin Jr., has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America at an induction ceremony recently before an audience of approximately 974 persons during the 2009 annual Meeting of the College in Boston, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and after a careful investigation, so those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.
Membership in the College cannot exceed one per cent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently approximately 5,729 members in the United States and Canada.
The College strives to improve and elevate the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the trial profession. Qualified lawyers are called to Fellowship in the College from all branches of trial practice. The lawyers are carefully selected from among those who customarily represent plaintiffs in civil cases and those who customarily represent defendants, those who prosecute accused of crime and those who defend them. The College is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.
Cal Martin is a partner in the firm of Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis & Rothschild, LLP and has been practicing in Columbus for 29 years. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University Of Georgia Lumpkin School Of Law. He focuses his practice primarily in the area of medical malpractice defense, among other types of civil litigation. Hatcher, Stubbs is one of the oldest law firms in the State of Georgia, tracing it’s roots back to 1872.
On the Job with Robert "Cal" Martin, Jr.
Cal Martin was interviewed by Andrea V. Hernandez, with the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. The article entitled "On the Job with Robert 'Cal' Martin, Jr." was published in the Ledger-Enquirer on December 24, 2009. To view the article, CLICK HERE
Alan Rothschild, Jr. named ABA Section Chair-Elect
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., a partner with the firm, has been named Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law at its recent annual meeting in Chicago.
The Section, with over 25,000 members, is the leading national forum for lawyers practicing in the estate planning and real estate fields, offering technical analyses of legal issues to the government, developing practice guidelines, holding educational sessions for lawyers, and giving legislation input to states. Rothschild, who is in line to become Section Chair in 2010, will be only the second chair from Georgia in the Section’s 85 year history.
Melanie Slaton received the "Women of Distinction" award from the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for 2009
The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia named Melanie Slaton a “Woman of Distinction” for 2009. This honor is awarded by the Girl Scouts for women who have distinguished themselves as outstanding members of their community through individual excellence and high levels of achievement. Past recipients have included women honored for excellence in the areas of business, education, government, communications, health care, sports, volunteer services, multicultural activities and Girl Scouting.
2008
Four Partners Selected Georgia Super Lawyers for 2008
Four Partners from Hatcher, Stubbs have been selected as Georgia Super Lawyers for 2008. Less than 5% of Georgia’s attorneys are selected for this honor, after extensive research by Law & Politics, Atlanta Magazine and surveys by more than 23,000 lawyers across the State. Georgia Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding lawyers in Georgia, including those in both non-private and private practice. Alan Rothschild was named by Super Lawyers as one of the top 100 lawyers in the State for 2008.
Estate Planning & Probate
Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
Tax
Hatcher Stubbs Welcomes Summer Interns
Hatcher Stubbs is pleased to announce our summer interns for 2008. The program is designed for 1 st and 2nd year law students and seeks to mirror the experience of a first year associate as much as possible. It affords the student and the Firm the opportunity to learn about each other during a six or twelve week program.
- John Banaszak completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science in 2006 from the University of Georgia. He is from Midland, Georgia, and is a first year student at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia.
- Matt Massey is also a first year law student at Mercer University. Matt graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 with a major in Political Science. He is from Columbus.
- Bin Minter is a 2002 graduate of the University of Georgia with a major in English. Bin spent several years in education and training before returning to Athens where he is a first year law student. Bin is also from Columbus.
- Kelley Pierce is a 2005 graduate of Mercer University with majors in International Affairs and Spanish. She is a first year law student at Mercer University and is from Columbus.
- Thompson Turner received an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University with a major in English in 2006. He is a first year law student at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta. Thompson is also from Columbus.
2007
Hatcher Stubbs' 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers
Hatcher Stubbs' lawyers have again been selected by their colleagues and peers in the profession as 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers. This honor recognizes these partners' professional achievement and places them among the top 5% of attorneys in Georgia and the elite in their practice areas. Hatcher Stubbs' lawyers have consistently been included in the Super Lawyers Listing, and this year boasts more than any other firm in the region and the only firm in Columbus to have multiple lawyers listed in the same practice area. This year's featured attorneys are:
Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice:
Tax:
Georgia's Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse listing of Georgia's preeminent attorneys as chosen by their peers and throuqh the independent research of Law & Politics magazine. More than 23,000 lawyers representing over 60 practice areas were surveyed across the state to determine the "2007 Georgia Super Lawyers." Atlanta magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers publish the list annually in March.
Hatcher Stubbs Hosts UGA Law School Dean
Dean Rebecca H. White, of the University of Georgia School of Law, recently visited Hatcher Stubbs to report on the school's activities, accomplishments and successes during the past year. Hatcher Stubbs' long-standing relationship with the law school is evident in its continued support of and interaction with the school and its faculty. Over half of the Firms' lawyers are graduates of Georgia Law, and two graduates of the Class of 2007 will join the Firm this fall. Class of 1985 alumnus Alan Rothschild was recently appointed to the University of Georgia School of Law Alumni Association Council.
2006
Hatcher Stubbs Welcomes New Partner Jorge Vega
A Harvard Law School graduate, Jorge Vega became the first assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. He has extensive litigation experience in both Texas and Washington. In addition to his litigation practice, Jorge handled a variety of municipal matters as the Planning Director for the City of Bellingham, Washington for three years. Jorge has been a participant in several local forums on various constitutional law topics. He joins the litigation and administrative law practice groups.
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