Sincerai D. Stallings
Sincerai D. Stallings was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2008 and to the South Carolina Bar in 2018. Ms.
Brandtley V. Mohr
Brandtley is an associate in the Evans office of Hull Barrett and a member of the Private Wealth transactional group. Brandtley’s practice focuses on business law and estate planning. Prior to joining Hull Barrett, Brandtley worked for a multinational law firm in Atlanta where she gained experience in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. Brandtley graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, Brandtley served as an editorial board member and articles editor for the Georgia Law Review.
Benjamin F. McElreath
Ben’s practice focuses primarily on real estate matters and commercial transactions in Evans, Georgia.
J. Milton Martin, Jr.
Milton’s practice focuses in corporate work, wills and estates, residential real estate, and negotiating joint venture agreements for the development and operation of commercial real estate. He also represents mortgage banks and borrowers in construction financing and refinancing transactions, and also regularly advises landlords and tenants on long-term office, warehouse and retail lease transactions. In addition to closing Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, Mr. Martin assists with the preparation of the loan documents in compliance with the SBA Authorization for both SBA 504 Loans and SBA 7A loans. Hull Barrett His experience includes: – Specialized in Real Estate Law since 1976. – Represented lenders and financial institutions in all matters related to commercial transactions and residential transitions. – Represented developers, contractors and subcontractors in the areas of land acquisition, financing, land development, land use and zoning, eminent domain and condemnation, property division, drafting of residential covenants, lots sales and construction liens. – Handled preparation, review, and negotiation of business contracts in connection with mergers and acquisitions and buyouts.
John (Jay) I. Harper
Counsel with and advise clients regarding their estate planning, including wills, trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, advance directives for healthcare, and family and charitable gifting. Assist in the preparation of the essential estate planning documents, as well as revocable (‘living’) trusts, irrevocable gift trusts, life insurance trusts, all types of charitable trusts and private foundations, including advising about the tax effects and operations of these planning vehicles. Represent and assist families with administration of the estate, including probate and related aspects, such as estate inventory, management during administration, distributions to beneficiaries, and related tax matters; representation in court for both contested and non-contested proceedings. Advise about and form limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships, to include preparation of organizational agreements, shareholder and partnership agreements.
Michael E. Fowler, Jr.
Mike Fowler practices in the areas of real estate and commercial transactions in the Evans, Georgia office of the firm. He works closely with companies and regularly advises clients concerning general corporate matters. His practice concentrates on representing corporate, banking, and individual clients in transactions such as real estate closings, lease and contract negotiation and drafting loan closings, collections, and foreclosures.
J. Christopher Driver
Chris practices transactional and litigation law, with a focus on the use and enjoyment of real estate, including land use, zoning, eminent domain, and property rights. He also practices local government law and is the County Attorney for Columbia County, Georgia.
Benjamin R. Dinges
Ben Dinges has successfully represented clients in a variety of transactional matters. His practice primarily focuses on real estate, corporate, and commercial transactions. Ben has represented buyers and sellers of real property and assets related to business operations; commercial developers in all aspects of property acquisition, financing, leasing, zoning, and land use; lenders and borrowers in various loan transactions; and residential builders in connection with the acquisition of real property and establishment of associations and covenants. He has also facilitated a wide variety of corporate transactions, including private acquisitions, reorganizations involving conversions and mergers, and the preparation of governing documents. Ben has been recognized for his strong work ethic and diligence to ensure that his clients achieve their desired outcome.
Brian S. Coursey
Brian began his career as a Certified Public Accountant and brings this extensive accounting and tax knowledge to his law practice. As a partner with the firm, his work ethic has allowed him to quickly become an integral part of the firm’s transactional group. As an attorney & CPA he handles many different types of business and corporate matters, ranging from entity selection and formations to the buying and selling of businesses. He also frequently prepares and advises on employment agreements, buy-sell agreements and other contracts used in operations. Routinely he will represent clients and advise them in various estate planning matters, including protecting assets against potential creditors and tax avoidance and assists clients with estate administration and various types of probate matters. His experience includes: – Prepared estate plans and gift plans to minimize transfer taxes and preserve family control of closely held businesses, including gift, federal and state tax planning, joint ownership planning, preparation of wills, revocable (“living”) trusts, irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills and marital agreements. – Routinely assist families and individuals in estate administration and all aspects of the probate process including the probate of wills; the inventory, management, and accounting for estate or trust assets; the settlement of an estate or trust; and representation in any necessary court or tax proceedings, including contested proceedings. – Represented the organizers of multiple non-profit entities related to formation at the state level and tax-exempt application at the federal level.