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February 19, 2026

MSP is pleased to announce the election of Trey Newton as Partner at the firm, effective January 1, 2026.

Trey’s practice is wide-ranging. He enjoys helping families and businesses navigate estate planning, corporate planning, tax planning, special needs planning, and Medicaid planning, and he has experience with both routine and highly complex planning strategies. Trey also represents individuals and corporate entities in probate, corporate, tax, and property litigation.

Originally from Augusta, Trey came to Rome to attend Berry College, where he was a member of the inaugural football team and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Finance. After graduation, Trey earned his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 2020, graduating Cum Laude. While in law school, he gained valuable experience working with the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office and the school’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and he finished top of his class in both Torts and Contracts. Trey joined MSP in 2020 following a summer of clerking at the firm.

Trey and his wife, Megan, live in Rome with their three children. He teaches at Berry College, has been appointed as a deacon at First Presbyterian Church, and serves on the board of Haven Health Clinic for Women. He is also currently pursuing his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University.

Please join us in congratulating Trey on this well-deserved recognition.

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February 13, 2026

MSP is proud to celebrate 125 years of service by investing in the next generation of leaders in our community. In partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Rome, we’re now accepting applications for the MSP 125th Anniversary Scholarship Opportunity for 2026. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Floyd and Polk County who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. Apply until March 27, 2026. Details are available at cffgr.org/scholarship.

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December 31, 2025

Yesterday we celebrated the retirement of Wanda Milam at a luncheon hosted by the Coosa Country Club. Wanda dedicated more than 40 years of service to the firm, working alongside generations of attorneys and staff and playing an important role in MSP’s history. It was especially meaningful to gather past and present MSP colleagues to thank Wanda for her years of dedication and to celebrate her next chapter. Congratulations, Wanda!

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December 2, 2025

We’re pleased to share three recent workers’ compensation resolutions by MSP partner Rob Monroe, totaling nearly $300,000 in settlements for injured workers in our community.

In one case, Rob represented an employee of a local manufacturer who suffered traumatic amputations of three fingers on his dominant right hand. The claim resolved for $176,000.

Rob also represented a certified nursing assistant at a local nursing home who tore the meniscus in her knee. When her employer refused to allow her to work in a light‑duty position or otherwise accommodate her restrictions, she sustained a series of additional injuries on the job. That case settled for $65,000.

In a third matter, Rob obtained a $55,000 settlement for an employee of a flooring manufacturer who injured his shoulder and later required a total shoulder replacement.

These outcomes build on Rob’s recent workers’ compensation results we shared earlier this year and reflect MSP’s continued commitment to standing up for injured workers across Georgia.

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October 17, 2025

Beaming with pride!

This morning, MSP Partner Jule Peek had the special honor of moving for the admission of his daughter, Suzannah Sennett Peek, to practice law in the State of Georgia. The ceremony was held before Superior Court Judge Billy Sparks. Pictured here are Jule (far left) and Suzannah (center right) among other proud members of the Peek family.

Suzannah graduated with honors from Darlington School (2015), Belmont University (2019), and Georgia State University College of Law (2025). She has clerked with Huff Powell & Bailey in Atlanta and Sony Music in New York City, and recently passed the Georgia Bar Examination.

As Jule remarked to the Court, it was a moment filled with “great enthusiasm, pride, and a modicum of relief.”

Congratulations, Suzannah!

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October 1, 2025

MSP strongly supports Georgia Highlands College. Partner Andy Garner is chairman of the GHC Foundation board of trustees. He spoke at the Foundation’s recent annual gala, which raised $80,000 for student scholarships. Nearly 400 people attended and former Atlanta Brave Sid Bream delivered the keynote speech. Pictures left to right: Chris Jackson, Morgan Mathis, Andy Garner, and Kelsey Allred.

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September 9, 2025

MSP SETTLES 10 MORE NOISE NUISANCE CASES

MSP is pleased to announce the successful resolution of 10 nuisance lawsuits addressing noise and vibration disturbances allegedly caused by a privately owned power plant in northeast Georgia. Over the past few years, our litigation team, led by Partner Jason Sanker, represented local residents who suffered diminished property values and significant disruptions to their daily lives. The cases were hard-fought. Through extensive discovery and motion practice, we overcame the defendants’ efforts to have our clients’ claims thrown out of court.

We then negotiated confidential settlements that provide substantial, meaningful compensation to each homeowner. This resolution follows MSP’s earlier settlement of 24 related nuisance lawsuits, bringing the total number of successfully resolved cases to 34.

These results reflect our firm’s longstanding commitment to standing up for Georgia residents. We are honored to have helped our clients achieve justice.

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August 29, 2025

We’re pleased to share two recent workers’ compensation resolutions by MSP partner Rob Monroe.

In one matter, Rob represented a truck driver who injured his knee while performing routine maintenance. The employer initially accepted the claim but later suspended weekly benefits after a premature full-duty release. Rob worked with the treating physician to reverse that release and secured reinstatement of benefits; the case later settled for $40,000.

In another, Rob represented a manufacturing worker who injured her shoulder and remained out of work for nearly three years following surgery. When overuse led to similar problems in the other shoulder, Rob successfully argued it was a “superadded injury,” and the claim resolved for $50,000.

Georgia’s workers compensation system is complex, and contains a maze of terminology, procedural rules, and deadlines. If you or a family member has been injured at work, call MSP for a consultation with Rob about your rights.

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May 22, 2025

MSP Partner Andy Garner, Chair-elect of the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Board of Trustees, spoke to the 2025 graduating class at their commencement ceremony on May 15. MSP has a longstanding history of supporting GHC. Firm partner, the late Judge James D. Maddox, recognized the need for accessible public higher education in Northwest Georgia, and through his influential role on the Board of Regents, he was instrumental in establishing Floyd Junior College in 1970. Now known as Georgia Highlands College, the institution has expanded with campuses in Rome, Cartersville, Dallas, and Marietta, offering bachelor’s and associate degrees in numerous fields of study. Congratulations to all the graduates!

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May 16, 2025

We’re proud to announce that our newest associate, Morgan P. Mathis, was officially sworn into the Georgia Bar by Superior Court Judge Billy Sparks. Morgan, a Rome native, brings strong local roots to our firm, having graduated from Rome High School before completing her undergraduate studies at University of West Georgia. She recently earned her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law in 2024. Her education and local knowledge make Morgan a fantastic addition to our legal team.