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James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is proud to announce the addition of attorney Joey Burtner to the firm’s Commercial and General Litigation practice groups

April 06, 2023

JBBG is proud to announce the addition of attorney Joey Burtner to the firm’s Commercial and General Litigation practice groups. His practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation matters such as contracts, municipal government, and insurance defense. Prior to joining James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, Joey gained experience in a wide variety of legal matters. During Law School, he clerked for Chief Judge Howard Sims, earned a certificate in mediation, and assisted the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in applying for status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. James Bates Brannan Groover LLP is excited to have the knowledge, standards, and dedication that Joey brings to the team. 

James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is proud to announce the addition of attorney Christina Ling to the firm’s General Litigation practice group

April 06, 2023

JBBG is proud to announce the addition of attorney Christina Ling to the firm’s General Litigation practice group. Christina graduated magna cum laude from Kennesaw State University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. After completing her undergraduate work, Christina attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. While attending law school, Christina was Chair of the Client Counseling Team and a member of the Association of Women Law Students, Mercer Advocacy Council, Older Wiser Law Students, Middle Georgia Association of Woman Lawyers, American Association for Justice, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society and the Junior League of Macon. Christina graduated from Mercer in 2021. Christina has experience in a wide range of matters in civil and criminal law. Prior to joining James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, the primary focus of Christina's practice was personal injury, civil litigation defense, bankruptcy, tax law, estate matters and contracts. James Bates Brannan Groover LLP is excited to have the knowledge, standards, and dedication that Christina brings to the team.

Passing forestland to the next generation should be part of a broader estate plan that considers evolving tax laws, gifts, and life after you’re gone.

March 27, 2023

Your forestland might be your family’valuable asset in economic, recreational, or even purelysentimental respects. Take a moment to consider, s largest, most however, what might happen to your forestland after you have passed away. As unpleasant as this exercise is, it’s important to consider the question, “Do I know for certain who will own my land after I am gone?” Whether you own 10 acres of forestland or 100,000 - and no matter how you use it – it’s crucial to start planning how you want to pass it on after you are gone. A well-crafted estate and succession plan that considers the factors discussed in this article can help ensure that your forestland does not just con-tinue to benefit your family now but for generations to come. Click Here to view the rest of the article.