Warren M. "Trey" Pitts III

Bob began practicing law in Aiken, South Carolina as an associate at the firm of Williams and Johnson in 1976, where he practiced as an associate and later as a partner until the early 1990s. He then formed Buchanan Law Office, P.A., where he practiced until he joined Hull Barrett, PC as a partner in 2018. Bob has represented plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death matters, including cases involving automobile, motorcycle, truck and train accidents, as well as injuries resulting from...

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...

Christopher 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.

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,...

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 ...

Anton F. Mertens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Anton F., who practices law in Greensboro, Georgia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anton F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin H. Brewton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Benjamin H., who practices law in Augusta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John E. Price is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Municipal, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. John E., who practices law in Augusta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott W. Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Municipal and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Scott W., who practices law in Augusta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.