Litigator Lauren Schultz focuses her practice on general liability defense, insurance defense, complex business litigation, local government law and ad valorem tax appeals. Her deep and broad experience enables her to strategize skillfully and guide clients through the range of disputes that come her way, including eminent domain conflicts.

Always taking a straightforward but cordial approach, Lauren provides candid analysis, often playing devil’s advocate early in legal processes to ferret out any potential case weaknesses. Clients appreciate her directness, frequent updates and flexibility in tailoring her communication style to fit their preferences.

As a former small business owner of two restaurants, Lauren knows many of her clients’ concerns first-hand. She advises them with a perspective supported by her real-world experience on topics such as complying with regulations, implementing sensible hiring practices, and proactively limiting liability.

Lauren enjoys digging into information with an investigative eye for detail to glean facts that provide clients with as many resolution options as possible. She advises them of the pros and cons of each option so they’re equipped to make sound, informed decisions that protect and propel their interests.

Before starting private practice a decade ago, Lauren served as a staff attorney for the Honorable Howard Z. Simms and Philip T. Raymond III of the Macon Judicial Circuit.

After Hours

Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and watching hockey and baseball. She also reads “a little bit of everything” in a variety of genres.

Related Services

Clients appreciate Lauren's directness, frequent updates and flexibility in tailoring her communication style to fit their preferences.

  • Georgia Bar Association
  • Macon Bar Association
  • Houston County Bar Association
  • William Augustus Bootle Inn of Court
  • Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
  • 2018 Robins Regional Leadership Academy Graduate
  • Robins Regional Chamber Board of Directors
  • Houston County Family Connections Board of Directors
  • Brigadier General Robert L. Scott Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament Committee Member

Education

  • Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2013)
  • Mercer University, Eugene Stetson School of Business (BBA, summa cum laude, 2010)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 2013

Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • Court of Appeals of Georgia