JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Jessie Rankin to the firm’s Tax and Wealth Planning practice group. Jessie's practice focuses on tax and wealth planning matters and estate planning, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives for healthcare. He also assists clients with general corporate matters. Jessie earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2022. During law school, he served as Executive Managing Editor of the Georgia Law Review and worked as a Teaching Assistant for Professors Patrick Conner, Usha Rodrigues, and Willow Tracy. He also served the University of Georgia Business Law Clinic, where he advised business owners and emerging entrepreneurs on various corporate matters. Prior to attending law school, Jessie graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in History, a minor in Political Science, and a certificate in Legal Studies.

17 Jan 2023

JBBG is thrilled to annoucne the addition of attorney Maggie Martin to the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. Maggie’s practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation matters. Maggie is originally from Ocilla, Georgia. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating in 2019 with Highest Honor. Maggie then received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude with Highest Distinction for Pro Bono service, from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2022. While attending law school, Maggie served as a GSU Law Student Mentor for incoming first year students. Prior to joining James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, Maggie clerked for Chief Judge Bill Reinhardt in the Tifton Judicial Circuit where she assisted in researching and drafting opinions and observed various stages of litigation. James Bates Brannan Groover LLP is excited to have the knowledge, standards, and dedication that Maggie brings to the team.

05 Jan 2023