Neal W. Dickert

Davis has over 15 years of experience trying cases in state and federal courts. His diverse and active trial practice has allowed him to represent clients in complex civil litigation matters including real estate litigation, title insurance defense, contract claims, bad faith claims, eminent domain and condemnation, construction disputes, bankruptcy matters, defending and pursuing personal injury claims, commercial litigation, landlord/tenant matters, and creditor rights and collections. When...

Joan E. Smith is a Partner at Hull Barrett with over 30 years of experience in the Family Courts of South Carolina and Georgia. Her practice focuses on domestic litigation, including divorce, multimillion-dollar asset division, child custody and visitation, alimony, and legitimation of children. She frequently handles UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes and appellate work in both Georgia and South Carolina. She is also certified in resolving cases through agreement, or by mediation without litigat...

Mark practices in the areas of tax and business law with an emphasis on corporate transactions, securities law and estate planning. His practice has involved counseling large and small businesses and their owners in a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing activities, estate and business succession planning, and general tax matters. In the tax area, he has focused on and successfully represented clients in business reorganizations, choice of business entity,...

Scott W. Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Municipal and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Scott W. practices law in Augusta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott W. Kelly since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott W. Kelly is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher practices law in Augusta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Johnson since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Christopher practice focuses 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.

Darren practices in the areas of real estate, corporate, transactional and local government law, with extensive experience in environmental and real estate title matters. He represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in real estate transactions and related issues, including zoning and construction applications and permits. He also advises and represents individual and corporate clients and their interests before state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as in negotiations and disputes with ...

John E. Price is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Municipal, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. John E. practices law in Augusta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John E. Price since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John E. Price is held by o...

Benjamin H. Brewton, Sr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Benjamin H. practices law in Augusta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin H. Brewton, Sr. since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Benjamin H. Brewton, Sr. is held by other lawyers.

Jim has handled cases involving virtually every aspect of labor and employment law and is the senior member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group. His commitment to clients transcends current cases, as he frequently counsels clients on new changes in the law and how they will affect clients’ employee relations. Jim’s general civil litigation practice emphasizes employment litigation, governmental liability and public employment litigation, civil rights litigation and ...