Gainesville native John H. Smith is an experienced attorney who concentrates his practice in land/real estate transactions, zoning, eminent domain, wills, trusts and estates, probate and land litigation.
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Steven P. Gilliam is a respected trial attorney who represents commercial clients in complex litigation, corporate, zoning and eminent domain, banking and transactional law.
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Besides his estate and business planning, the firm’s tax law expert, Jerry Williams, works closely with each attorney at SGW&M to help clients minimize the tax implications of legal issues ranging from business start-up and real estate purchases to divorce.
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Kelly Anne Miles is skilled in all aspects of family law and is committed to giving clients the support they need in resolving legal issues related to families and the break-up or separation of family members. Ms. Miles has effectively represented clients for over two decades in sensitive cases involving divorce, child custody, the division of financial assets (including the use of forensic accounting when necessary), tax implications, and all other areas concerning divorce. Ms. Miles also handles modification of child support, alimony and custody cases. Because of the extremely emotional nature of family law, Ms. Miles works to use mediation and negotiation whenever possible but also aggressively represents her clients in litigation when necessary. [Read entire profile]

Brad J. Patten joined Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles in 1989 and has an extensive background in bankruptcy and workers’ compensation law. As a court appointed Chapter 7 trustee since 1997, Mr. Patten works with debtors and creditors to guide them through the difficult process of bankruptcy. [Read entire profile]

M. Tyler Smith’s practice includes business law and litigation, working to meet the diverse needs of commercial clients. Mr. Smith prepares business agreements including employment and non-compete agreements, as well as confidentiality and shareholder agreements. He works to seek realistic, reasonable and cost effective resolution for clients in contract, unfair competition, shareholder and employment disputes. [Read entire profile]

R. Brent Hatcher, Jr. joined Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles in 2004 after practicing for five years at a major Atlanta law firm. His primary practice areas include general civil litigation, commercial and business litigation, real property litigation, appellate litigation and personal injury. [Read entire profile]

Jennifer B. Floyd is a cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law. She joined Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles in 2004. Ms. Floyd practices in the area of family law and real estate.
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Keith J. Whitaker joined Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles as an associate attorney in 2007.  His areas of practice include general civil litigation, adoption, contract disputes, personal injury claims, product liability and eminent domain.
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