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We are thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Andrew G. Smith to the firm's Corporate and Transactional practice group. Andrew focuses his practice on all areas of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations. Andrew graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Finance. He then obtained his J.D., magna cum laude, from the Georgia State University College of Law. While attending law school, he served as an a...ssociate student writing editor for the Georgia State Law Review. Prior to law school Andrew worked as an analyst for an Atlanta based investment consulting firm. Andrew currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information please visit, https://www.jamesbatesllp.com/attorneys/andrew-smith/

We are thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Eleanor B. "Nora" Eastham to the firm's Tax and Estate Planning practice group. Nora focuses her practice on all areas of tax and estate planning matters. She advises individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning strategies for minimizing tax liabilities. Nora graduated cum laude from University of Georgia School of Law in 2020. She also obtained her Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia Terry C...ollege of Business. While at law school, she served on the executive board of the Dean’s Ambassadors and competed on the Negotiations Team. Her student Note was also published in the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. Nora currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information please visit, https://www.jamesbatesllp.com/attorneys/nora-eastham/

We are thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Spencer D. Woody to the firm's General Litigation practice group. Spencer focuses his practice on general litigation, including business litigation, tort litigation, and insurance defense. Prior to joining James Bates, Spencer served as a summer clerk for the Honorable Tilman E. Tripp Self III. Spencer graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2020. While at Georgia Law, Spencer was a member of... the Appellate Litigation Clinic as well as a member of the Moot Court and Mock Trial Programs. Spencer was also a member of the Lumpkin Inn of Court. Spencer is originally from Byron, Georgia and currently resides in Macon. For more information please visit, https://www.jamesbatesllp.com/attorneys/spencer-woody/

We are thrilled to announce the addition of attorney John Dustin "JD" Hawkins to the firm’s Tax and Estate Planning practice group. JD focuses his practice on all areas of tax and estate planning matters. JD graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2020. While in law school, JD served as the Senior Notes Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and was a pupil member of the W. Homer Drake, Jr. Georgia Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. H...e received the 2019 Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute Distinguished Law Student Award and the 2020 Julian McDonnell Award for Excellence in the Study of Commercial Law. JD is originally from Madison, Georgia. He and his wife, Alexis, currently reside in Macon, Georgia. He enjoys college football and spending time with his golden retriever, Miller. For more information please visit, https://www.jamesbatesllp.com/attorneys/jd-hawkins/

JBBG is proud to announce our newest partners!!!! Please help us congratulate each of them and their families!!!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Scott Shipley to the firm’s Financial Institutions practice group. Scott focuses his practice on all areas of financial institutions, transactional matters, regulatory and securities compliance, corporate governance, contract litigation and all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings. Prior to joining James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, Scott worked in banking and finance for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A. ... Scott graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. degree in Political Science. He then graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2020. While in law school, Scott worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Warren J. Granville at the State of Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, and participated in the Immigration Initiative. Scott grew up in Tucson, Arizona and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Monica. For more information please visit, https://www.jamesbatesllp.com/attorneys/scott-shipley/

JBBG is proud to partner with the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program again this year. Our employees gave generously to share the spirit of Christmas with TWENTY angels. What a blessing it is to serve our community! #JBBG #MYLAWFIRM

Please help us welcome Heather Meadows as the newest legal assistant in our Tax and Wealth Planning practice group. Heather was born and raised in Gray, Georgia. She enjoys coffee drinking, toddler chasing, Netflix watching, crafting, reading and spending time with family, especially her husband, AJ and her son, Quinn. Welcome Heather, we are thrilled you have chosen to be a part of the JBBG family. #JBBG #MYLAWFIRM

Congratulations JD Hawkins, Andrew Smith, Nora Eastham, Scott Shipley and Spencer Woody for passing the Georgia bar. We are so proud of you!!!

Please help us welcome Kathryn Wentz as the newest legal assistant in our Tax and Wealth Planning practice group. Kathryn comes with over fourteen years of experience in the legal field. She was born in Virginia and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She enjoys cooking and spending time with family, especially her son, James, and her daughter, Mary Kathryn. Welcome Kathryn, we are thrilled you have chosen to be a part of the JBBG family. #JBBG #MYLAWFIRM