Edward P. Hudson

Edward is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Auburn University in 1981. From there, he continued his education at the University of Georgia Law School and received a Juris Doctor in 1984. A year later, he obtained a Masters of Law in Taxation from Emory University School of Law.

Edward practiced law in Atlanta until 2001, when he moved back to Columbus to practice. Edward's practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate. He represents a variety of lenders, developers, builders, investors, buyers, and sellers.

Edward is very involved in community and professional organizations. Currently, he is the Co-Chair of the Mayor’s Commission on Passenger Rail and a member of the Columbus-Phenix City Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Muscogee County Library Foundation, the Board of Trustees of Brookstone School, the Board of Directors of Green Island Country Club and the Board of Governors of The Big Eddy Club. Additionally, Edward is a member of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and the Section on Real Property and Probate Law of the American Bar Association. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia and an Advisory Member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association (GRECAA).

Edward has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards (AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5).

Education

Masters of Law in Taxation, Emory University, 1985
J.D., University of Georgia, 1984
B.A., Auburn University, 1981

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of Georgia (admitted in 1984)
State Bar of Alabama (admitted in 1984)

Memberships, Affiliations and Activities

Past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Former Member of Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Member of Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Member of Section on Real Property and Probate Law of the American Bar Association
Advisory Member & Former Member of the Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association (GRECAA)
Past President of the Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association (GRECAA)
Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
Former Member of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Mortgage Bankers
Association

Seminars

May 2011 33rd Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

Different State Approaches to Residential Real Estate Closings
Moderator: Robert B. Brannen, Jr.
Panelists: David V. Houtsma, Edward P. Hudson, and Lanneau W. Lambert

February 2011 Residential Real Estate Program - ICLE

Keeping the Boat Afloat: Practical Practice Tips

May 2009 31st Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

Practice Tips for the Recovery – How to Prepare Now
Camille W. Brannon, Edward P. Hudson, and Natalie R. Kelly

May 2008 30th Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

Welcome and Program Overview
Collected Funds/Good Funds
Annual meeting of the Real Property Law Section and the Election of Officers

April 2008 Real Property Foreclosure - ICLE

Real Property Law Section Update

May 2007 29th Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

Program Chair

May 2006 28th Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

Chair of Residential Real Estate Session

November 2005 Fall 2005 Commercial Real Estate - ICLE

Program Chair

February 2005 Residential Real Estate - ICLE

Program Chair

October 2004 Old Republic National Title Insurance Company Annual Seminar

15 Ways to Improve Your Real Estate Procedures

May 2004 26th Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

“Affiliated Business Arrangements” – Today and Tomorrow

February 2004 Residential Real Estate Practice and Procedure - ICLE

Program Chair

October 2003 Title Standards - ICLE

Issues that can Trip You Up

May 2003 25th Annual Real Property Law Institute - ICLE

Practice Pointers for the Residential Real Estate Practitioner

Civic Activities

Co-Chair of the Mayor’s Commission on Passenger Rail
Board of Trustees of the Muscogee County Library Foundation
Member of the Columbus-Phenix City Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee.
Board of Trustees of Brookstone School
Former Member of the Servant Leadership Advisory Panel for Brookstone School
Board of Directors of Green Island Country Club
Board of Governors of The Big Eddy Club
Former Member of the Board of Directors of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society
Former Member of the Board of Deacons of First Presbyterian Church