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1 Special Advertising Section TOP LAWYERS Get some face time now with some of the area s leading attorneys... before you need them. Photography by Michael Edde, Christine Hall and Beau Kester The Conner Law Group PC... Page 118 Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP... Page 119 Gillen, Withers & Lake LLC... Page 121 Hunter Maclean...Pages The Middleton Firm LLC...Pages Oliver Maner LLP...Pages Morris, Manning & Martin LLP... Page 110 The Schachter Law Firm LLC...Page 123 Suthers Law Firm...Page 120 Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe LLP...Page 122 The White Law Group... Page 111 Joseph R. Ross, Esq. Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP 24 Drayton St., rross@mmmlaw.com CONCENTRATION: Health Care and Commercial Real Estate ACCOLADES: State Bar of Georgia, South Carolina and Florida; listed in Corporate Counsel magazine s 2012 edition of Top Rated Lawyers Guide to Health Care Law and in Best Lawyers in America for 2012 and 2013; AV Preeminent peer review rating (Martindale-Hubbell) My biggest case... The acquisition and subsequent sale of home health-care businesses. When I m not in the office, I play golf, read, boat, exercise, pray and spend time with my wife. I also serve on several charity- and business-related boards. I have a passion for our Country, our City and our State. This often translates into involvement in politics. I like people and being of service to them. 110 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 1 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

2 Derek J. White The White Law Group thewhitelawgroup.org CONCENTRATION: Will preparations, trial litigation with an emphasis in wrongful death, nursing-home abuse, elderly abuse, tractor-trailer collisions and contracts ACCOLADES: 40 under 40 Savannah 2006 and Younger Super Lawyers for the State of Georgia I m proud of our firm because we understand that each client is only one person in this world. So, we strive to be the world for each client in order to honor the trust our clients place in us with the resolution of their legal needs. Our philosophy is rooted in Christian beliefs and practices. Thus, we practice law with a goal of helping others more than ourselves. Our charity of choice is decided by our clients. In our contracts, each client has the authority to direct where a portion of the firm s earnings will be donated. My role models are my mother, Josephine White, and Herschel Walker. My mother taught me to love and respect everyone I meet and to give my all in my endeavors. Herschel, a dear friend, has shown me how to do each. When I m not in the office I am outdoors in God s creation. I enjoy fishing, tennis and walking on the beach with my wonderful and lovely wife, Kelli. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 111

3 HunterMaclean 200 E. St. Julian St huntermaclean.com LEFT SIDE (top to bottom, left to right): Rebecca L. Sczepanski, Ron D. Talley, Shayna A. Bowen, Daniel J. Monahan, Dennis B. Keene, M. Lane Morrison, Christopher W. Phillips, Courtney L. Valentine, Gregory O. DeBacker, Allan C. Galis, Kirby G. Mason, Colin A. McRae, Heather Hammonds Lundy, J. Reid Williamson, Jennifer T. McFarland, Rachel Young Fields, Dorothea Summerell Coy, Robert M. Cunningham, T. Mills Fleming, Harold B. Yellin, Bradley M. Harmon, John M. Tatum; RIGHT SIDE: Thomas S. Cullen, David M. Burkoff, Shawn A. Kachmar, Edward O. Henneman Jr., Adam G. Kirk, Kate C. Lawson, Nicholas J. Laybourn, Parker C. Morgan, Arnold C. Young, Deanne E. Clarke, Milton L. Petersen, Andrew H. Ernst, Edgar M. Smith, Ruth H. Young, J. Benedict Hartman, John M. Hewson III, Frank S. Macgill, Wade W. Herring II, Janet A. Shirley, Daniel R. Crook, Sarah H. Lamar, William J. Gallagher III; NOT PICTURED: Saunders Aldridge, Ada-Marie W. Aman, H. Mitchell Dunn Jr., Matthew C. Henderson, James Kearney, Jennifer V. Mafera, Diana J.P. McKenzie, Carson Bacon Penney, David F. Sipple, Edward Vinhateiro We are committed to building long-lasting and strategic relationships with our clients so they may successfully navigate the evolving business landscape. In Georgia, the Southeast and across the United States, our firm represents a wide variety of clients including Fortune 500 companies, banks and hospitals, professional service organizations, nonprofit corporations and start-up ventures. We are practicing in Savannah because HunterMaclean traces its history in Savannah to We have grown with the city, from 19th-century railroads, shipping companies and banks to 21st-century aerospace and information technology. Savannah is home, whether by birthright or by choice. People are surprised to learn that HunterMaclean has a practice representing family organic farms. Our firm represents businesses of all sizes, including global, mid-sized and small businesses, both public and privately held. We are known for legal acumen in top-level practices such as corporate law, business transactions and employment, as well as very specific practices that include ERISA, logistics and intellectual property. Our litigators are known for their strength at trial and outstanding win record. Our estates and trusts practice is well-known for its work with Savannah families. We serve Savannah by our commitment to the outstanding work our community and nonprofit organizations are doing to make Savannah a better place to live and work. For the 130-year history of our firm, HunterMaclean attorneys have actively participated in professional, civic and charitable organizations. Currently, more than three-fourths of our attorneys carry on that tradition by serving on the board of directors for local nonprofit organizations. 112 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 113

4 Oliver Maner LLP 218 W. State St olivermaner.com PICTURED FRONT ROW (from left): Kelin E. Murphy, Douglas J. Giorgio, III, Julian R. Friedman, Lauren H. Meadows, Bryan A. Schivera, Joe E. Mathews, T. Lawrence Evans, Blake L. Greco, Justin T. Jones, Alison S. Kennickell, Robert W. Schivera, Patricia T. Paul and Andrew M. Wilkes; BACK ROW: George T. Major, Jr., Lee A. Summerford, R. Benjamin Lingle, David H. Dickey, William J. Hunter, Timothy D. Roberts, Paul H. Threlkeld, William P. Franklin, Jr., Patrick T. O Connor, James P. Gerard, Benjamin M. Perkins, Douglas E. Herman and Zachary S. Howard; NOT PICTURED: I. Gregory Hodges and Christopher L. Ray CONCENTRATION: Complex litigation, business law, estate planning and probate matters, real estate law, taxation, professional liability defense, family law and divorce, personal injury, local governments and public authorities, alternative dispute resolution and mediation ACCOLADES: Our lawyers have been recognized for excellence by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, Best Lawyers in America, Atlanta Magazine s Super Lawyers, Georgia Trend Magazine s Legal Elite, Who s Who in American Law and Savannah Magazine s Best Lawyers. We serve the legal profession and our community through a variety of nonprofit and legal organizations. Oliver Maner attorneys are actively involved in the Savannah Bar Association; the State Bar of Georgia s Executive Committee, Investigative Panel of the State Disciplinary Board, Long Range Planning Committee, Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency and Board of Governors; the Georgia Unlicensed Practice of Law Standing Committee; CASA; the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel; the American College of Trial Lawyers; and the Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators. Our attorneys are also involved in numerous community organizations such as Savannah Area Junior Achievement, First Tee, United Way and Boy Scouts of America. Our clients are individuals, businesses and governmental bodies from throughout Georgia and around the country. Our firm has been called upon to provide legal services to major institutions, city and county governments, businesses and individuals in significant and far-reaching matters. We also are called upon to serve the interests of people who, without competent legal representation, would be powerless. We are most proud of the results we obtain for our clients and for providing superior, cost-effective legal services with a commitment to professionalism and ethics. Oliver Maner is a firm nurtured by the history of Savannah and its legal community. We take pride in the consistent place our partners and associates have taken among Savannah s finest lawyers. 114 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 115

5 The Middleton Firm, LLC 107 E. Gordon St. (912) middletonfirm.com CONCENTRATION: Agricultural and Industrial Nuisances, Hydraulic Fracturing, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Toxic Substances and Safe Work Places and Commercial and Business Litigation. ACCOLADES: Past President, American Association for Justice; Past President, National Crime Victims Bar Association; Past President, American Board of Trial Advocates, Georgia Chapter; Diplomate, ABOTA; National Board of Directors, ABOTA; Trustee, ABOTA Foundation; Co-Chair, American Civil Trial Bar Roundtable; Past President, Pound Civil Justice Institute; Past President, Savannah Trial Lawyers Association; Lifetime Trustee, American Jury Trial Foundation, National Board of Directors, Public Justice; Past member, National Executive Committee, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys; Honorary Member The Order of the Coif, Washington and Lee University, School of Law; Advisory Board, Educating Tomorrow s Lawyers, Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System; Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America. PICTURED (from left): Richard Scott Harrison, Christy Montrois, Richard Middleton Principal and Stephen Sael We have achieved record verdicts and settlements in more than 40 states in matters of products liability, occupational diseases, environmental claims, SLAPP-, or strategic lawsuit against public participation, back litigation, franchise contracts, business torts, employment litigation, and insurance fraud. We are proud that we have received more seven- and eight-figure verdicts, judgments and settlements in more states than any other lawyer in the Savannah area. In the last year, we have received more than $85 million in verdicts and settlements from California to Georgia. The firm receives case referrals throughout the U.S. in all types of complex civil matters when quality representation and trial expertise are required to achieve the maximum possible recoveries. Among our clients Richard Middleton is co-lead counsel for the national Industrial Agriculture Project, with pending cases against factory farms in New Mexico, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, West Virginia and California. He served as lead trial counsel in the largest nuisance case recovery ever for neighbors of such facilities and is currently also pursuing nuisance suits against the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania and Ohio for hydro-fracking abuses and its destruction of land and water supplies. Other ways in which we impact law Richard Middleton has been recognized nationally as a leading advocate for changing law school curriculae to include extensive third-year practice experiences. He serves as an annual instructor in trial advocacy at the School of Law at Washington and Lee University. He also serves on the advisory board of the Educating Tomorrow s Lawyers initiative for the Institute of Advancement of the American Legal System. 116 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 117

6 The Conner Law Group PC 7 E. Congress St., Ste. 715, Savannah E. Cherry St., Jesup theconnerlawgroup.com CONCENTRATION: Complex commercial and business disputes and personal injury litigation PICTURED (from left): Justin M. Bargeron, David Michael Conner and Patrick W. Hinchey We specialize in satisfying our clients. Our practice serves a broad range of clients in diverse areas of the law. Our work may range from providing expert counsel for businesses, local governments and financial institutions to managing complex commercial litigation for larger corporations or representing people who have been injured in life-altering automobile collisions or workplace accidents. We serve South Georgia by... giving back to the community. We support the schools, churches, philanthropic organizations and leadership in the area that make Savannah and South Georgia such a special place to live. Our clients are... our firm s first priority every day. Whether the firm is handling a foreclosure for a bank, complicated litigation for a corporation or a lawsuit for an individual, we pride ourselves in thorough preparation for each matter. Our philosophy is easy to explain. We work hard, treat everyone with respect and do things the right way. We are most proud of the reputation we have earned through our commitment to our clients and the service we provide. We are fully dedicated to the highest level of professionalism in our client relationships, and our approach has fostered client loyalty as well as earned the respect of our peers. 118 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

7 Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP 2 E. Bryan St., 10th Floor epra-law.com BACK ROW (from left): Jill Jenkins, Drew Stutzman, Philip Thompson, Bobby Glenn, Ben Ellis, Patrick Connell, Jason Pedigo; MIDDLE ROW: Michelle Smith, Megan Manly, Sally Akins, Quentin Marlin, Jim Austin, Maury Bowen, Mareesa Torres; FRONT ROW SEATED: Kim Harris, Paul Painter, Clay Ratterree, Wiley Ellis, Melody Boyd, (standing) Tracy O Connell CONCENTRATION: Civil litigation in state and federal courts, corporate and transactional matters, labor and employment, health care, taxation, estate planning and trusts, family businesses, family/ domestic matters, creditors rights, bankruptcy, banking law, maritime and admiralty law and related legal fields Our largest practice areas are the business group, including litigation and employment; civil litigation defense; the maritime industry, including litigation and corporate matters; the banking industry, including litigation, corporate and regulatory matters; and default servicing and creditors rights group with the collateral practice areas of real estate and bankruptcy. We recently expanded our mediation and arbitration facilities, which serve the community in the resolution of disputes. Two of our mediators are among the most experienced mediators and arbitrators in Georgia. Our firm has a rich history of service, professionalism and long-term commitment to our clients. We focus on client satisfaction, goal achievement and providing superior, cost-efficient legal services. We stay involved in the community by serving organizations such as Hodge Foundation Inc., Savannah Benevolent Association, Humane Society for Greater Savannah, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Hospice Savannah, America s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy, United Way of the Coastal Empire, YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and Senior Citizens Inc. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 119

8 Suthers Law Firm 119 W. Perry St sutherslaw.com CONCENTRATION: Nursing home and medical malpractice, defective and recalled products, serious automobile and tractor-trailer collision cases PICTURED (from left): Adam Harper and John Suthers Our accolades include... John Suthers: Named Savannah s Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers; Top 100 Attorneys in Georgia by Georgia Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine; Georgia Super Lawyer; AV rated by Martindale-Hubbard; Best Law Firms in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud of our firm because when we represent individuals and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases, we make a difference in their lives. We are excited about having Adam Harper on board. Adam has proven that he s smart, thinks independently and understands our mission for our clients. We are known for being among the first law firms in the nation to sue a nursing home for neglecting a resident and obtain a successful jury verdict. In the 1990s, other lawyers shied away from these cases because the victims were elderly and had significant, pre-existing medical problems. Our response was that doesn t give nursing homes the right to abuse and neglect their residents. We continue to fight for the rights of these victims and their families throughout Georgia and South Carolina. In our spare time John: What spare time? Adam: Did I mention that I have a 1-year-old daughter at home? 120 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

9 Thomas A. Withers Gillen, Withers & Lake LLC 8 E. Liberty St twitherslaw.com CONCENTRATION: White-collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation and trial practice The practice of law can be difficult, but it can have rewards beyond measure. As a trial lawyer, I try civil cases where money is at stake and criminal cases where freedom is at stake. The law is a calling something that I try to honor with my work and the way we practice at our firm. I love what I do for a living. Representing someone in a court of law is an enormous responsibility, and I m always humbled and grateful that our clients have given us that responsibility. I m so proud of my family. My wife, Lynn, has devoted her career to special education in the public school system and currently teaches at Charles Ellis Montessori Academy. Our daughter, Allison, serves in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Norfolk, Va., and our son, Thomas, is finishing college in the Seattle, Wash., area. I maintain a work/life balance by exercising. It s a retreat that clears my mind and drives out stress. It does as much for my mental health as for my physical health. My favorite quote is The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Martin Luther King Jr., quoting Theodore Parker SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 121

10 Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe LLP 14 E. State St wswgs.com PICTURED (from left): Helen Bacon, George Milmine, Julianne Glisson, Robert Casella, Matthew Weiner CONCENTRATION: A wide range of disciplines involving real estate, business transactions, estate representation, mediation, SBA financing, litigation, municipal representation, creditor bankruptcy and foreclosure, domestic relations and criminal. For more than 50 years Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe LLP has provided legal representation to clients in Georgia and South Carolina. With deep roots in Savannah, and located continuously on beautiful Wright Square, the firm has always stood for the highest caliber of integrity, professionalism and diligence to its clients. There is a sense of history in the firm a history that serves as the foundation for a bright and energetic future as new generations of attorneys come to our firm and invest their talents in our organization. It is the mixture of experience, creativity, knowledge and ability that make for an atmosphere that encourages the best in each attorney. Partners in the firm are: Aron G. Weiner, William W. Shearouse, Jr., Harvey Weitz, Stephen F. Greenberg, Mark T. Shawe, Malcolm Mackenzie III, Edwin R. Byck, Christine T. McDonnell and William G. Glass 122 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

11 David I. Schachter, Esq. The Schachter Law Firm LLC 219 W. Bryan St., Ste disfamilylaw.com CONCENTRATION: Divorce and family law, including dissolution, separate maintenance, child custody, child support, international custody disputes, alimony, marital settlement agreements and other domestic relations matters ACCOLADES: Client s Choice Award for Divorce Law and Family Law (2012, 2013 and 2014) Our philosophy is there can be such a thing as a good divorce. Oftentimes, a good divorce is better than a lousy marriage. We are known for providing clients with unparalleled access and service during the most difficult times in their lives. My clients have my cell phone number, and I frequently field calls throughout the night. Our biggest cases include a child support modification against an NFL player who had just won the Super Bowl. My most rewarding case was a recent custody matter in which we reunited two minor children who had been in state custody for almost two years with their grandparents despite a powerful agency s concerted efforts to ensure that a foster family adopted them. The presiding judge was fair and wise, and it became clear that the right outcome had been reached a mere 30 minutes after the trial ended at which time the foster family s selfish motives were revealed. I have a passion for my faith, my family, hard work and achieving positive results on behalf of my clients. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 123