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Smith Welch Webb & White

Smith Welch Webb & White LLC

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Welch Jr, A J, JD

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Attorneys, Accident & Property Damage Attorneys, Adoption Law Attorneys, Automobile Accident Attorneys, Bankruptcy Law Attorneys, Bankruptcy Services, Business Law Attorneys, Business Litigation Attorneys, Child Custody Attorneys, Construction Law Attorneys, Contract Law Attorneys, Corporation & Partnership Law Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, DUI & DWI Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Employee Benefits & Worker Compensation Attorneys, Employment Discrimination Attorneys, Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Family Law Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Juvenile Law Attorneys, Labor & Employment Law Attorneys, Landlord & Tenant Attorneys, Malpractice Law Attorneys, Medical Malpractice Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Personal Property Law Attorneys, Professional Liability & Negligence Law Attorneys, Real Estate Attorneys, Sexual Harassment Attorneys, Social Security & Disability Law Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Trust Companies, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys, Workers Compensation Assistance, Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Phone: (678) 782-5790

Address: 2200 Keys Ferry Ct, Mcdonough, GA 30253

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Smith Welch Law McDonough

Divorce
What about law firms that advertise $500 uncontested divorces on billboards? Don’t be fooled, it’s not that simple. That impersonal approach to divorce creates strife, uncertainty, and confusion between parties. That’s the last thing we want during an already tough time in your life. You deserve better and at Smith, Welch, Webb & White, we’ll take care of you and your family.
Child Support
Elizabeth O’Neal is a partner with the firm and is experienced in a wide array of family law matters, including adoption, divorce, child custody, child support, modification of custody, visitation, and legitimation, and contempt, as well as juvenile law, probate, and general civil litigation. She works to develop meaningful relationships with her clients and opposing counsel and believes that a calm and reasonable approach to the practice of law is essential to successful resolution of her cases. In addition to her private clients, Elizabeth serves as the Assistant Solicitor in Griffin Municipal Court and as a Court Appointed Attorney for the Towaliga Circuit Juvenile Courts.
Child Custody and Visitation
Family law does one of two things: it either brings family members together or it resolves disputes for parties who wish to live apart.Â No matter what situation you find yourself in, Smith, Welch, Webb & White will walk with you every step of the way. Handling divorce settlements, child custody, adoption cases and more. Request A Case Evaluation
Adoption
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship
Our attorneys provide clients with a comprehensive approach to personal estate planning and probate, including administration of estates, tax planning wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and living wills, establishment of trusts, gift and tax planning, and guardianships. Request Your Case Evaluation
Spousal Support
Annulment

Criminal Defense
Our firm represents parents, grandparents, and third parties involved in family deprivation cases. Our attorneys also serve quite frequently as guardian ad litem on behalf of the children involved in these types of cases. We also offer a full range of criminal defense services to children who have been charged in juvenile court in matters ranging from traffic offenses to serious felony cases.
DUI/DWI
Wrongful Death
John is one of the three (3) managing partners (along with Andy Welch and Will White) of Smith, Welch, Webb and White. Mr. Webb gained extensive trial experience prosecuting criminal cases in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit in 1994-1996. Since joining the firm in 1997, Mr. Webb gained trial experience in hundreds of civil and criminal defense cases and has established a litigation practice that focuses on representing clients who have been injured by others. Mr. Webb is the team leader for the Personal injury – auto accidents and Wrongful death practice areas.
Sex Crimes
Theft
Misdemeanors
In law school, Brooke spent two years in the Criminal Defense Practicum, where she served clients at the Athens Public Defender and Jackson County Public Defender Office. She was sworn in under the Student Practice Act and was able to receive two “Not Guilty” verdicts for two different clients in their criminal state court trials. She also worked with clients facing probation revocations, felony charges, misdemeanor charges, and bond hearings. For her commitment to clients and work at the public defender office, Brooke received the Shelly D. Knox Award for Outstanding Public Service and the Outstanding Legal Defense Clinic Student Award. Additionally, she served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, advocating for children in the Georgia foster care system during dependency proceedings.
Drug Crimes
Assault
Murder
Brandon Palmer grew up in Acworth, Georgia and graduated from East Paulding High School before attending the Georgia Institute of Technology. Brandon received his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 2015. While at Georgia State, he clerked for Judge Goger of Fulton Superior Court and Judge McMillian of the Georgia Court of Appeals. In his third year, Brandon interned with the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office and assisted in the prosecution of all kinds of felony offenses, including a murder trial. He became an associate at Smith, Welch, Webb, & White in 2016 and since then has been in the courtroom in a variety of roles.
Juvenile Crimes
Elizabeth has experience litigating in multiple counties across Georgia including; Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jasper, Lamar, Monroe, Newton, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, and Upson. She has had effective results in mediating numerous family law matters in these counties, as well. Elizabeth has effectively tried hundreds of bench trials, motion hearings, and other litigation matters, including jury trials. She has handled varying types of litigation matters, including family law, adoption, criminal law, civil litigation, juvenile law, and personal injury law. She is a Court Appointed Attorney for the Towaliga Circuit Juvenile Court.
Identity Theft
Antitrust/Trade Regulation and Creditor/Debtor with a particular focus on defense against debt collection, identity theft, credit reporting, and harassing phone calls
Hit and Run
“Mr. Gebhardt successfully represented me in a hit & run incident and the other driver ended up being found to be intoxicated also. With Mr. Gebhardt’s dogged determination the other parties insurance company settled for entire amount of damages including auto, medical and other damages as a result. In addition Mr. Gebhardt represented me in a case of damages caused by a utility contractor in my home that resulted in flooding the lower level of my house. Again, through Mr. Gebhardt’s persistence and thorough knowledge of the law, the claim was again resolved in a very satisfactory manner. I’d highly recommend this attorney. He truly enjoys what he does and does it with gusto and enthusiasm to ultimately serve his clients.”

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
Corporate disputes can vary from simple breach of contract claims to multi-million dollar allegations of fraud and misconduct. Our experienced business dispute attorneys routinely handle many of the following areas of commercial disagreement...
Business Formation
Casey C. Crumbley is a partner with Smith, Welch, Webb & White and a veteran trial lawyer. He specializes in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate (including litigation), Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Corporate / Business Formation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and Arbitration).
Business Disputes
There are a number of business disputes, both foreseen and unexpected, that give rise to the need for legal counsel. Our primary objective in resolving conflict on behalf of our clients is to arrive at a solution benefitting all sides while avoiding the need to engage in costly discovery and an eventual trial. Our corporate dispute lawyers are adept at handling the sensitive and fact-intensive negotiations process and will work tirelessly to settle your dispute without judicial intervention. Of course, when the possibility of a negotiated settlement proves impossible or unworkable in light of the facts of the dispute, our attorneys will use their knowledge of civil procedure, corporations and commercial code laws to zealously advocate your position in a court of law.
Business Transactions
Complicated commercial closings can take days and consist of long conference tables lined with documents.Â While most commercial transactions are simpler, our Georgia real estate closing attorneys can handle transactions of all types and sizes. We see that all documents are available and properly signed and notarized, funds are tracked and disbursed, the recording package is prepared to be sent out to the courthouse and packages are prepared for the various parties for their records.
Limited Liability Companies
We work closely with individuals to select the appropriate legal entity for their business to make sure the client understands his options and we understand the clients’ needs. We form corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and many other forms of entities. We also create the documents that govern the operation of the new business and which establish the relationship among the owners, management, employees, directors, and creditors.
Construction Contracts
Antitrust

Workers Compensation
All employees have a right to a safe workplace, and any accident on the job that results in an injury may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Even if the accident was simply an employees’ fault, he or she may still be eligible for workers compensation. Our workers compensations attorneys have the experience and professionalism to get you the compensation you deserve. Request Your Free Workers' Compensation Case Evaluation
Wrongful Termination
Our experienced civil litigation attorneys regularly represent individuals and businesses in civil disputes involving a wide range of issues in all federal and state courts, as well as appeals to both federal and state appellate courts. Whether you are pursuing damages against someone who has harmed you or you are the party being sued, you need experienced counsel that will persuasively present your side of the facts to the judge or jury. We have successfully represented clients in civil litigation matters involving simple and complex contract disputes, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, real estate and property disputes, personal injury, property damages, probate of estates, will contests, fraud, construction defects, and unfair business practices and zoning disputes.
Employment Discrimination
Litigated civil jury and non-jury matters in Georgia state and federal courts in a wide range of practice areas, including: eminent domain/condemnation cases, employment discrimination cases, bankruptcy denial of discharge matters, breach of contract actions, business disputes, church matters, consumer protection actions, education and special education claims, probate matters, domestic contempt actions, insurance matters, local government litigation, personal injury, product liability, and property tax appeals, among others. Also represents several clients in state administrative hearings, including annually representing educational clients in the Georgia Sales Ratio Study.
Employment Contract
Mr. Trimble gained extensive knowledge working for the Florida Department of Health as a Senior Attorney where he litigated administrative law licensing cases against medical professionals, drafted pleadings and discovery for trial, and reviewed extensive investigative files containing medical records and employment agreements.
Employment Litigation
Our firm represents individuals in all employment-related issues, including the pursuit of federal employment claims for discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, gender, age, disability, religion, and national origin. In addition, our experienced employment attorneys can draft, review, interpret, and negotiate employment contracts, severance packages, and covenants not to compete on behalf on both employees and employers.
Severance Agreement
In addition, our experienced employment attorneys can draft, review, interpret, and negotiate employment contracts, severance packages, and covenants not to compete on behalf on both employees and employers.
Sexual Harassment
Understanding Title IX Title IX is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex, age, race, or gender at any federally funded college, university, or institution. This means that any student that experiences acts of sexual assault, sexual harassment,... read more

Real Estate Litigation
The process of buying, selling or developing real property is one of the most complex areas of the law as they involve old common law and modern secured transactions as well as lending regulations. If you are a buyer, seller or land developer embroiled in a real estate dispute or would like to take precautions to avoid conflict, our real estate litigation attorneys can work with you to ensure your money and property rights are adequately protected against adverse parties and claims.
Premises Liability
Construction Litigation
Our firm provides advice to ecclesiastical organizations on a broad range of legal issues including, but not limited to, nonprofit transactions, intellectual property, human resources, risk management, land acquisition, construction law, and other corporate issues. Request Your Case Evaluation
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm provides clients with legal advice concerning the complexities of Georgia’s environmental statutes and regulations with the goal of providing practical legal solutions to meet the business objectives of our clients while simultaneously protecting the public health and the environment. More specifically, we assist clients with environmental issues that arise in real estate transactions and on matters concerning underground storage tanks, hazardous site response and water-related issues such as wetland mitigation, erosion and sedimentation control, and on-site waste water management.
Eminent Domain
Eminent domain, sometimes called condemnation, is the power of the government (and sometimes private utility companies) to take private property for a public purpose. The most common uses of property taken by eminent domain are for roads, power lines, gas lines, water and sewage easements, government buildings (such as city halls or schools), and parks.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
SWWW conducts zoning and land use due diligence, providing legal opinions concerning the validity of existing zoning as well as advise clients on the best procedural avenues to achieve their land use objectives for new or on-going projects. Our land use clientele range from local home builders, large and small family estates to large statewide, national, and international developers.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Grant McBride works in the litigation department of the McDonough office, primarily handling civil appellate work, eminent domain cases, and governmental and school litigation matters. Mr. McBride also handles a wide range of general civil litigation matters including business disputes, landlord-tenant issues, consumer protection litigation, bankruptcy and employment matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. McBride attended New York University, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He has worked in the education field at New York University and the film and television industry with Chappelle’s Show.

Personal Injury
If you and another party are in a legal disagreement that does not involve criminal accusations, then you should seek a civil litigation attorney. Our attorneys handle all common civil litigation matters from personal injury to employment cases. Request Your Case Evaluation
Medical Malpractice
Marc A. Avidano is a partner with Smith, Welch, Webb & White and a veteran trial lawyer. Mr. Avidano joined the firm in 2006 after practicing in Florida for ten years and focusing primarily on medical malpractice litigation and insurance defense litigation. Over the past decade since joining Smith, Welch, Webb & White, Mr. Avidano has continued to handle insurance defense matters, and has broadened the scope of his practice to include assisting injured persons. His litigation practice now includes automobile collisions, slip and falls, dog bites, wrongful death, tractor trailer collisions, premises liability and medical malpractice matters. Mr. Avidano also represents individuals and businesses in various civil litigation matters.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Why Your Social Security Disability Claim May Have Been Denied When youâ€™ve suffered an injury that results in a long-term or permanent disability, you will likely be unable to continue working at your job. You can be left wondering how you will manage... read more
Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Areas of representation by the attorneys who practice in this area include estate planning and administration, estate litigation, financial planning, personal planning matters, and probate matters.
Wills
In order to contest a will, one has to have legal “standing” to raise objections. This usually occurs when, for example, children are to receive disproportionate shares under the will, or when distribution schemes change from a prior will to a later will. In addition to disputes over the tangible distributions, will contests can be a quarrel over the person designated to serve as Executor.
Trusts
Special needs trusts.Â Special needs trusts are tools that enable a person to leave property to an individual with special needs. Many individuals with special needs receive government benefits. If they were to suddenly inherit money, they would be disqualified in most cases from those benefits until the inheritance was spent. Special needs trusts protect those individuals government benefits while allowing them to have money for any extras they may need.
Power of Attorney
Â or be represented by a power of attorney approved by us and your lender. If a spouse or other person is to be on the deed (even if they are not on the loan) they must attend closing or make an arrangement with us prior to closing.
Probate
Megan Murren Rittle is a partner with Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC, focusing in the area of litigation and using her trial skills in the courtroom. Megan’s experience spans civil litigation, criminal defense, employment, eminent domain, domestic, and probate law. Megan has served as a Guardian ad Litem and appointed attorney for adult wards in Henry County probate court for nearly five years. Megan as litigated several federal cases dealing with Constitutional questions, including Title IX and Section 1983 claims. Megan specializes in education law, representing school districts in all areas of need, including the following...

Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
During the first 15 years of his practice, Byrd Garland, actively and successfully tried cases throughout middle Georgia in many different practice areas. Since 1988, his primary focus has been real estate transactions, including commercial and residential closings, loan default, foreclosures, and refinancing. However, he still enjoys an occasional exposure to courtroom litigation.
Tax Law
Tax planning. Wills can be great tools for tax planning in order to avoid federal or state estate or inheritance taxes. This can sometimes be accomplished by setting up various trusts.
Debt Collection

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