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Kelly Anne Miles Awarded the 2022 Joseph T. Tuggle Jr. Professionalism Award
blog | July 29, 2022
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles is proud to announce that Kelly Anne Miles has been awarded the 2022 Joseph T. Tuggle Jr. Professionalism Award by the Family …
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Keith J. Whitaker appointed as City Attorney for the City of Cleveland, Georgia
blog | July 29, 2022
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles is proud to announce that our very own, Keith J. Whitaker has been appointed as City Attorney for the City of Cleveland, …
John H. Smith Retires on May 1, 2021
industry news | May 3, 2021
John H. Smith Retires May 1, 2021 The Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles Law Firm recently announced that John H. Smith is retiring on May 1, 2021. …
2021 Georgia Super Lawyers
blog | February 18, 2021
They did it again! Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles prides itself on its incredibly talented team and is pleased to announce that attorneys Steve Gilliam and Brent Hatcher have been named 2021 …
2019 Georgia Super Lawyers
blog | February 19, 2019
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles is pleased to announce that attorneys Steve Gilliam and Brent Hatcher have been named 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers. In addition, Keith Whitaker has been named a …
New Mandatory Survey from US Census Bureau
blog | August 7, 2018
In June of 2018, the United States Census Bureau announced a new survey called the Annual Business Survey that will replace three existing surveys, the Survey of …
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles Voted Best of Hall 2017
blog | July 26, 2017
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A. is pleased to announce that it has been voted the Best Law Firm/ Attorney in Best of Hall 2017 for the …
Gilliam & Smith Receive Highest Peer Review Ratings
blog | October 27, 2016
Attorneys Steve Gilliam and John Smith have both been named 2016 AV Preeminent Top Rated Lawyers. Gilliam and Smith have also received the AV Preeminent’s highest peer …
Lake Lanier Olympic Park 1996 venue still used for original purpose
blog | July 19, 2016
“We wanted to maintain a long-time presence in the two sports … and also to champion Gainesville and Hall County on an international stage, we wanted to …
Olympic Memories: Q&A with Attorney Steve Gilliam
blog | July 18, 2016
In a Gainesville Times interview series, attorney Steve Gilliam explains how a committee of community leaders brought the 1996 Olympic games to Lake Lanier. The committee, Gainesville/Hall …
11th Circuit Judicial Conference
blog | May 8, 2016
Tyler Smith recently attended the 11th Circuit Judicial Conference, a conference of judges in the 11th Circuit, including Circuit Court of Appeals, District, Bankruptcy, and Magistrate Judges. …
Brad Patten Featured in Gainesville Times Article on Center Point
blog | May 4, 2016
Brad Patten was featured in a recent Gainesville Times article on the March 29, 2016 Center Point “Honoring Our Heroes” Dinner. Mr. Patten currently serves as the …
John Smith Speaks on Wills, Advanced Directives, and Estate Planning
blog | May 3, 2016
John Smith recently spoke on wills, advanced directives, and estate planning to the Gadabouts group at Gainesville First United Methodist Church. The Gadabouts group is part of …
Franklin Speaks on Transgender Employees Best Practices
blog | April 28, 2016
Attorney Clayton Franklin recently spoke to the Georgia Department of Labor’s Habersham Area Employer Committee about best practices regarding transgender employees in the workplace. The discussion focused …
Clayton Franklin, President of the Young Harris College Young Alumni Council
blog | April 27, 2016
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A. is pleased to announce that Clayton Franklin will begin serving a 3 year term as President of Young Harris College’s Young …
Keith Whitaker Serves as Board President of the Gainesville/Hall County Alliance for Literacy
blog | March 15, 2016
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A. is pleased to announce that Keith Whitaker is serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the Gainesville/Hall County …
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles Attorneys Recognized Again by Super Lawyers Magazine
blog | March 14, 2016
Steve Gilliam, Brent Hatcher, and Keith Whitaker have been named to the 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers lists. Mr. Gilliam is recognized as a Super Lawyer for the 12th …
Workplace Accident? How Do I Contact OSHA and What Information Should I Provide?
publication | February 8, 2016
Unfortunately, workplace accidents and injuries periodically occur. After ensuring the employee involved receives medical attention, there are several issues employers must address to comply with Occupational Safety …
OSHA Fines Are Going Up
publication | February 8, 2016
As a result of the Federal budget signed into law on November 2, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will be able to increase its …
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles Announces Bill Rhoads as Firm Member
blog | January 6, 2016
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A. is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2016, William D. “Bill” Rhoads has become a member of the firm. Originally …
Smith, Gilliam, Williams and Miles Attorneys Selected for Georgia Trend’s 2015 Legal Elite
blog | December 9, 2015
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles is pleased to announce that Kelly Anne Miles, Brad Patten, and Bill Rhoads have been selected as members of Georgia Trend magazine’s 2015 …
E-Verify for Small Business Owners in Georgia
publication | November 16, 2015
There is much confusion regarding Georgia’s E-Verify system for small business owners. As of July 1, 2013, business owners with more than 10 full-time employees will be …
Smith Gilliam Williams & Miles Recognized for Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Contribution
blog | October 9, 2015
Each year the Young Lawyers Division, Attorney General’s Office and Georgia Food Bank Association team up for the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. The regional fundraiser challenges Georgia …
New BB&T Center for Ethical Business Leadership Advisory Board
blog | September 10, 2015
On August, 28th 2015 our family law attorney, Kelly Anne Miles was selected as an advisory board member for the BB&T Center for Ethical Business Leadership at …
Smith and Rhoads Discuss Estate Planning with Lanier Village Residents
blog | July 9, 2015
John Smith and Bill Rhoads recently spoke to residents at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville. The retirement community offers 87 acres of amenities, lake access and more. …
Steve Gilliam: Faculty for Georgia Trial Skills Clinic at UGA
blog | July 9, 2015
Steve Gilliam served on the faculty of the Gary Christy Memorial Georgia Trial Skills Clinic on June 27 and 28 for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education …
Bill Rhoads Selected for Leadership Hall 2015
blog | May 19, 2015
Attorney Bill Rhoads was recently selected for participation in the 2015 Leadership Hall County program. Leadership Hall County is a prestigious development program that provides the opportunity …
Firm Outing at Elachee Nature Science Center
blog | May 19, 2015
On April 15 ,2015, SGWM attorneys, staff, and significant others enjoyed a firm outing to the Elachee Nature Science Center, located in the 1,400-acre Chicopee Woods Nature …
OSHA’s New Reporting Requirements: A Brief Summary
publication | April 6, 2015
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently expanded the type of injuries employers must report to OSHA. Under the previous reporting rules, employers had to report: …
Tyler Smith and Bill Rhoads Speak at the Greater Hall Chamber
blog | March 20, 2015
Tyler Smith and Bill Rhoads spoke today on behalf of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Program. The event took place at Lanier Charter Career Academy and …
Kelly Anne Miles coordinates successful “Motivating Women” event for WomenSource
blog | March 20, 2015
Attorney Kelly Anne Miles coordinated this year’s successful “Motivating Women” event as part of her role on the WomenSource Board of Directors. Miles brought Tammy Washington, a …
Steve Gilliam & Brent Hatcher Featured in 2014 National Business Edition of Super Lawyers Magazine
blog | March 19, 2015
SGWM’s Steve Gilliam and Brent Hatcher were featured in the 2014 National Business Edition of Super Lawyers magazine. (Both were also recognized as Super Lawyers for 2015.) This edition of …
Steve Gilliam & Brent Hatcher Featured in 2015 Georgia Edition of Super Lawyers Magazine
blog | March 19, 2015
Mr. Gilliam and Mr. Hatcher earned recognition in this edition of Super Lawyers for being named Super Lawyers for 2015. This is Mr. Gilliam’s 11th year in …
John Smith Honored by the Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association
blog | March 18, 2015
SGWM’s John Smith was honored today by the Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association for his more than 50 years of service to the Gainesville Bar and Northeast Georgia area. …
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles Attorneys Receive AV Preeminent Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell
blog | March 16, 2015
SGWM’s John Smith, Steve Gilliam, and Kelly Anne Miles have received AV Preeminent Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®, an international organization that strives to help consumers find reputable legal …
Steve Gilliam Named Top 100 Trial Lawyer
blog | March 16, 2015
SGWM’s Steve Gilliam has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. New members are added only by invitation, and selection is based …
Steve Gilliam & Brent Hatcher Named Super Lawyers for 2015
blog | March 12, 2015
SGWM attorneys Steve Gilliam and Brent Hatcher have been named Super Lawyers for 2015. This marks Mr. Gilliam’s 11th year and Mr. Hatcher’s second year earning this …
Kelly Anne Miles Receives Certification as Family Law Trial Advocate
blog | March 12, 2015
SGWM’s Kelly Anne Miles recently received Board Certification as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). To attain this certification, Ms. …
Robyn Adams & Kelly Anne Miles Published in GA Bar’s Family Law Review
blog | March 2, 2015
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles family law attorneys Robyn K. Adams and Kelly Anne Miles were recently published in the winter 2015 edition of The Family Law Review, a …
Tyler Smith Speaks at Issues in Condemnation Seminar
blog | October 6, 2014
Tyler Smith spoke at the Second Annual Issues in Condemnation seminar, which focused on the land acquisition processes under eminent domain law in the state of Georgia. Mr. Smith spoke in …
Steve Gilliam Serves as Mentor in University of Georgia Trial Skills Clinic
blog | June 29, 2014
Steve Gilliam recently served as a mentor in a Georgia Trial Skills Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law. The training sessions were conducted over the course …
Filing a Petition with the Georgia Tax Tribunal
publication | April 30, 2014
What is the Georgia Tax Tribunal? The Georgia Tax Tribunal is a relatively new independent system in Georgia for the purpose of settling state of Georgia Department …
Steve Gilliam serves as Mentor for UGA Trial Clinic
blog | July 1, 2013
Steve Gilliam was an invited faculty member at the Gary Christy Memorial Georgia Skills Clinic, held at The University of Georgia Law School June 27-30, 2013. The …
Attorney Steve Gilliam Appointed to the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority
blog | May 17, 2013
Smith Gilliam Williams & Miles Attorney, Steve Gilliam, has been appointed a member of the Board of the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority in 2013 by …
Attorney Steven Gilliam Rated Top Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning Law
blog | May 2, 2013
Attorney Steven Gilliam, of Smith Gilliam Williams & Miles, PA, has been awarded 5 out of 5 stars in the Peer Review Ratings making him a Top …
Kelly Anne Miles becomes a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
blog | February 12, 2013
Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles is proud to announce that Kelly Anne Miles recently became a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The following is …
Three Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles Attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers in the State of Georgia
blog | December 5, 2012
Each year, the prestigious Super Lawyers honor is given to the top five percent of attorneys in the State of Georgia. The program, maintained under the Thomson …
Kelly Anne Miles serves as Chair of the Family Law Section for the State Bar of Georgia
blog | November 15, 2012
The Family Law Section, which has more than 1,500 members, is very active and strives to keep its members on the cutting edge of the ever-changing dynamics …
Marital or Separate Property Post Lerch
publication | September 6, 2012
There is a reason it is called the “practice of law.” Just when the family lawyer is certain that he or she knows for sure what the …
Document Production: New Things Not to Miss
publication | July 26, 2012
Document production in the arena of family law is absolutely essential…and fun! Being able to accurately identify and gather the documents needed to prove your case is …
Secrets of Winning Opening Statements
publication | May 26, 2012
How I would like to approach this conversation with you is to review some basic principles that I have learned over the years and then discuss some …
Discovery: The Terrific Three
publication | April 5, 2012
Discovery in the area of Family Law is absolutely essential. It’s important to be familiar with the rules of discovery, which are often times confusing. There are …
Equitable Division
publication | January 5, 2012
There is no other area of Family Law that allows the domestic lawyer to use his or her skills of creativity and persuasion more than in the …
New Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program
blog | September 26, 2011
On September 21, 2011 the IRS announced what it has named the “New Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program.” If an employer has had worker classification issues, i.e. …
Surveys in Commercial Transactions
publication | August 26, 2011
Obtaining the appropriate survey for a commercial transaction is critical. The dollars invested and loaned in the commercial setting are generally far greater than in the residential …
Real Estate Issues in Divorce
publication | August 26, 2010
The fun part of being a family lawyer is that it involves so many areas of the practice of law. Almost every divorce case deals with some …
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