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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.

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May 9, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP has once again been awarded the Best Business After Hours by the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce for 2024! This marks our second year in a row receiving this prestigious honor.

A huge congratulations to our amazing Office Manager, Courtney Shepard, for all her hard work in organizing and making this event a success. Her dedication and effort truly made this event one to remember.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to many more successful events in the future.

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Apri 10, 2025

Our team at MSP Law joined the nationwide Wear Blue Day on April 4th to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month! We’re proud to support the Family Resource Center and Harbor Hourse, and their vital work in our community. Together, we remain committed to raising awareness and supporting efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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March 13, 2025

Estate Jury Trial Win Benefits St. Jude’s

We’re happy to announce a big win in a recent jury trial! Lee Niedrach, assisted by Trey Newton as second chair, represented the estate of a man whose alleged girlfriend sued, claiming the decedent promised he would leave his home to her after he died. She asked the jury to award her the home or, alternatively, for more than $1 million from the estate.

During the three-day trial, evidence showed she lied about the promise. The jury sided fully with the estate and awarded her nothing. The house has now been sold, and we can gladly report that a six-figure check from the sale proceeds was mailed this week directly to the decedent’s chosen beneficiary, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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March 10, 2025

We’re excited to announce that MSP, led by partners Chris Jackson and Virginia Harman, has been selected to serve as the new legal counsel for Gordon County!

After nearly eight years of Jim Ledbetter serving in the dual role of County Attorney and Administrator, Gordon County has decided to split these responsibilities to better manage their growing legal needs. We’re honored to step in and provide our expertise as the county continues to experience rapid population, retail, and industrial growth.

As Chris said, “I’m grateful we’re coming in at a time that we still have Jim as a person to lean on, to talk to, and to strategize with, to make sure that we’re doing the right thing for the folks of Gordon County.”

MSP also represents various other government entities, including Floyd County, the cities of Cedartown, Rockmart, Temple, Buchanan, and Tallapoosa, as well as the State of Georgia as Special Assistant Attorneys General for land acquisition and condemnation matters.

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February 28, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our amazing Office Manager, Courtney Shepard, has been named “Young Professional of the Year” by the Rome Floyd Chamber!

At yesterday’s packed annual Chamber meeting, Courtney was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community. Her dedication, professionalism, and leadership make her truly deserving of this prestigious honor.

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February 24, 2025

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Virginia Harman, who was honored this past Saturday by the Heart of the Community Foundation with the 2025 Award of Honor for her outstanding service to the community and unwavering dedication to justice.

Throughout her career, Virginia has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving others—both inside and outside the courtroom. She has dedicated countless hours to pro bono work, particularly focused on protecting the cleanliness of our rivers and ensuring access to justice for all in Rome and Floyd County. Her passion for community extends far beyond her legal work, as seen in her leadership role in conservancy of Georgia’s natrual resources, her dedication to cancer support initiatives, and her tireless work in animal rescue.

Virginia’s legacy is one of compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice and community. Her late husband, Tracy, and her loving family—Ginni, Kate, Billy, Evan, and Ella—are no doubt proud of all that she has achieved.

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January 17, 2025

MSP SETTLES 24 NUISANCE CASES

McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP is happy to announce the successful settlement of 24 nuisance lawsuits in federal court addressing noise and vibration disturbances allegedly caused by a privately owned power plant recently constructed in northeast Georgia.

Over the past few years, our litigation team, led by Partner Jason Sanker, has represented local residents who claimed to experience significant disruptions due to nuisances caused by excessive noise and vibrations from the plant. The residents claimed the nuisances not only disrupted their daily lives but also raised serious concerns about reduction of the value of their properties.

Our team worked tirelessly to ensure each homeowner’s concerns were heard and addressed. We successfully negotiated settlements, the terms of which are confidential, that provided our clients with the compensation they deserved.

This achievement highlights our commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of the citizens of Georgia. We are proud to have supported our clients and achieved justice on their behalf.

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January 2, 2025

Congratulations to Mary Hardin Thornton on her swearing-in ceremony today as Floyd County Superior Court Clerk! Our attorneys were honored to attend and celebrate. We look forward to continuing our strong working relationship with the Clerk’s office under Ms. Thornton’s leadership.