Our commitment to you

We put clients first

  • By Being Responsive
  • By Being Accessible
  • By Continuously Improving Our Procedures
  • By Understanding Their Needs
  • On Our Premises

In 1999, the founding partners of James Bates established a forward-thinking, client-driven law firm, centered on the following core values: integrity, servant leadership, respect for others and the pursuit of excellence. 

From the outset, James Bates adopted an ambitious goal of growth and expansion to serve the needs and expectations of its clients, while at the same time strictly adhering to the firm’s core values. This unique approach to practicing law resulted in a law firm comprised of high-achieving, dedicated, and responsible individuals, who strive for excellence both personally and professionally. 

At James Bates, we take a special interest in each client by providing the same level of attention, service, and value we seek in our own business and personal relationships. We do so by: Providing Honorable and Creative solutions for our clients.

core values

  • Integrity
  • Servant Leadership
  • Respect For Others
  • Pursuit Of Excellence

 

Macon

231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
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Tel 478.742.4280

Fax 478.742.8720

Atlanta

Buckhead Tower at Lenox Square
3399 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1700
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
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Tel 404.997.6020

Fax 404.997.6021

Athens

One Press Place
Suite 200
Athens, GA 30601
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Tel 706.215.8321

Fax 706.215.8322

LinkedIn POSTS

JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Amanda M. Morris to the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. Amanda’s practice focuses on business and commercial litigation. She has extensive experience in a wide range of civil actions in both federal and state courts. Prior to joining James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, the primary focus of Amanda’s practice was railroad law, representing Class I and short-line railroads in Georgia and insurance defense matters.

13 May 2022

JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Gregory C. Sowell to the firm. While Greg has four decades of legal experience in many areas of law practice, Greg’s practice is focused in the areas of business formations, dissolutions and transfers (and any disputes that may arise), commercial real estate and in providing general counsel and trial services in both state and federal courts to local and state governments, including the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Athens Housing Authority, and the Athens Downtown Development Authority.

29 Apr 2022

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