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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.

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February 1, 2024

Making the news is MSP partner Virginia Harman‘s daughter Kate, who has recently been hired as the Floyd County Ag Center Director. Pictured here, Kate stands on the site of the future ag center as forestry equipment works behind her. Article: https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/floyd-county-begins-clearing-land-for-new-agriculture-center/article_a582d832-c053-11ee-a47a-87d636ea109a.html

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January 3, 2024

MSP partner Ben Stell recently settled a personal injury case for $175,000 on behalf of a client who suffered a significant shoulder injury in a car wreck. The at-fault driver only had $30,000 in insurance coverage, significantly less than what was needed to adequately compensate for our client’s injuries. Ben filed suit was an able to recover an additional $145,000 from multiple underinsured motorist policies.

Ben also settled two additional car wreck cases for the maximum insurance limits available, one for $100,000 (surgically repaired arm fracture) and the other for $150,000 (cervical spine injury).

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December 19, 2023

Last week Lee Niedrach obtained a judgment for over $440,000 for his client, including $100,000 in punitive damages. Lee’s client was walking his dogs in the neighborhood when he was suddenly attacked by an unrestrained dog. The client fought off the attacking dog to protect himself and his own dogs. In the process he lost the tip of his thumb and had to undergo corrective surgery. Lee uncovered the dog’s prior bite history to establish its dangerous propensity and the owners’ negligence in failing to restrain it.

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November 10, 2023

Mediocre bowling for a GREAT cause. “The Dudes Abide” reached new heights last evening, some even hitting triple digits. Our “trophy” was being able to support local families through the wonderful work of the Family Resource Center! Read more about them here.