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December 15, 2024

MSP is proud to celebrate 125 years of service to the Northwest Georgia community. The Rome News-Tribune recently featured our firm’s journey from our founding in 1899 by George Edmondson Maddox and Col. William S. McHenry to our present-day operations as one of the leading law firms in this part of the state.

The article highlights the firm’s commitment to professional excellence, our deep community roots, and the mentorship legacy of attorneys like Oscar Smith, who helped shape the culture of integrity that continues to define MSP today.

To commemorate this milestone, MSP is establishing two college scholarships in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Rome, to be awarded to students from Floyd and Polk counties.

Read the full article here:
https://msp-lawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/northwestgeorgianews.com-Law-Legacy-and-Longevity-Celebrating-125-Years-of-MSP.pdf

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December 11, 2024

MSP Partner Brian R. Bojo recently appeared on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Farm Monitor to discuss farm succession planning. As a firm with deep roots in Georgia’s agricultural community, we remain committed to helping farming families preserve their legacies for future generations.

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November 14, 2024

MSP is pleased to announce that our attorney Trey Newton has been accepted into New York University School of Law’s prestigious Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation program. NYU’s tax law program is ranked #1 in the nation and maintains a highly selective admission process.

During this advanced program, Trey will continue working full-time at MSP while pursuing his LLM through part-time studies. He will focus on specialized areas of tax law including estate & gift tax, business taxation, and advanced tax planning strategies. Trey follows in the footsteps of MSP Partner Brian Bojo, who completed the same program in 2019.

For assistance with tax planning, estate planning, or any other legal matter, please contact our office at (706) 291-6223.

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November 5, 2024

MSP Partner Ben Stell recently settled a personal injury case for $400,000. Ben’s client suffered severe internal injuries after an automobile collision in DeKalb County, and Ben was able to secure the maximum settlement from both the at-fault driver’s insurance and the client’s underinsured motorist (UM) coverage. MSP paralegal, Jessica Gallmon, provided litigation support and facilitated resolution of the client’s medical liens. Please call us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your case if you or a loved one have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence.

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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.

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September 23, 2024

We are proud to announce that our partner, Chris Jackson, has been sworn in as a member of the Executive Committee of the Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia, representing the 7th Judicial Administrative District. Elected at the recent Municipal Court Judge’s summer conference, Chris joins a distinguished group of 20 representatives from across Georgia’s judicial districts. This Executive Committee serves as the governing board for the Council, providing crucial leadership on key policy issues affecting municipal courts throughout our state.

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August 5, 2024

MSP Partner Chris Jackson recently participated in a discussion panel presented by the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce with their Young Professionals group. The interactive discussion focused challenges and strategies for young professionals and how to manage the work-life balance. MSP Office manager, Courtney Shepard, chairs the Young Professionals group. Photos courtesy of the Rome-Floyd Chamber.

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June 27, 2024

We are glad to see the opening of the new Rome Police Department headquarters at 375 Technology Parkway, which also houses the Rome Municipal Court. Congratulations to all involved in this significant development for our community, including MSP’s partner, Municipal Court Judge Chris Jackson. Here’s to enhanced service and safety for Rome! Photo courtesy of Doug Walker of the Rome-News Tribune.

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May 23, 2024

We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner Scott Smith has been appointed as the Chairman of the River City Bank board. Congratulations, Scott, on this prestigious achievement! Article: https://tinyurl.com/7v96utnj

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February 20, 2024

MSP partner Andy Garner has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Highlands College Foundation, continuing the firm’s longstanding commitment to supporting higher education in our region. The late Judge James D. Maddox, while a partner at the firm, was instrumental in establishing the predecessor to Georgia Highlands, Floyd Junior College, while serving on the Board of Regents. The downtown Rome campus is named for Judge Maddox. Georgia Highlands is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia serving students across 30 counties in northwest Georgia. Andy has practiced law for over 20 years in Rome, and concentrates in the areas of local government, estate planning, estate administration, real estate and commercial law.