Practice Areas Overview

Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. represents individuals and businesses in a range of civil and commercial law matters.  Our attorneys have particular expertise in:

• Litigation
• Trusts and Estates
• Real Estate
• Corporate Law
• Government
• Creditor Bankruptcy
• Property Tax Appeals

Litigation

The firm's Litigation Practice Group has over 100 years of collective experience appearing before all levels of the Georgia federal and state courts, establishing a track record of pretrial motion successes and courtroom victories in the process.  To learn more about our work in this area, visit the litigation overview.

Trusts and Estates

Our Trusts and Estates Practice Group has assisted generations of Georgia families in developing estate plans to protect their assets and facilitate the transfer of wealth to future generations.  To learn more about our work in this area, visit the trusts and estates overview.

Real Estate

At Gilbert Harrell, our Real Estate Practice Group assists clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development, construction, finance, land use, leasing, loan workouts, and ad valorem tax appeal representation.  To learn more about our work in this area, visit the real estate overview.

Corporate Law

Attorneys in our Corporate Practice Group provide ongoing counsel to owners and managers of business endeavors, from the early stages of entity selection to corporate governance.  We assist clients in the array of matters that arise in the corporate arena, such as preparing employment agreements, reviewing contracts, crafting stock options, and handling acquisitions.  To learn more about our work in this area, visit the corporate law overview.

Government

The firm's Governmental Practice Group counsels the local hospital authority, development authority, housing authority, and airport commission.  We provide advice on the Open Records Act, preparation of contracts, and interpretation of statutory and regulatory guidelines.  Our attorneys also routinely serve as counsel to issuers of tax-exempt bonds, and represent governmental entities in civil actions.  To learn more about the Governmental Practice Group, visit the government overview.

Creditor Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights

At Gilbert Harrell, our Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group represents creditors in federal bankruptcy court and provides general counsel when borrowers file for bankruptcy protection.  Our attorneys handle all creditor-related bankruptcy issues, including attendance at creditor meetings and filing proofs of claim and motions for stay relief.  The firm assists clients with liens by contractors, materialmen, and suppliers, and with foreclosure of deeds to security debt.  To learn more about our work on behalf of creditors, visit the creditor's bankruptcy overview.

In Brunswick, St. Marys, and throughout Southeast Georgia, contact Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. for advice and representation in civil and commercial law matters.