On Your Side In Northeast Georgia With Proven Results
Whether you are dealing with a family law matter, criminal charges, a real estate concern, or a serious personal injury, our lawyers are here to fight for you and protect your interests.
Caring And Sophisticated Advocacy During Life’s Most Sensitive Transitions
With over 50 combined years of experience, our lawyers understand the intricacies of significant marital estates, business valuations and sensitive custody arrangements. While our 120-year-old Victorian office – complete with the welcoming presence of our office dogs – offers a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, our attorneys’ advocacy remains disciplined and formidable.
Our lawyers prepare clients for every hearing in person, ensuring that they are never surprised by the process. By combining the intellectual rigor of a large metropolitan firm with the personalized accessibility of a north Georgia boutique law firm, they help our clients move forward with their dignity and assets intact. Most who walk through our doors for family matters remain clients for life, trusting our team to protect what matters most for years to come.
Our Practice Areas
Mediation /
ADR
Family
Law
Criminal
Law
Wrongful
Death
Divorce
Real
Estate
Secure Closings Rooted In Local Trust And Vigilance
In northeast Georgia, real estate is more than just property; it is often either a family’s most significant investment or a hard-earned legacy. At Hotard & Hise, our lawyers have established themselves as local leaders in real estate law by marrying traditional, small-town service with industry-leading security protocols. In an era of increasing digital vulnerability, our team serves as a critical shield for our clients. Our attorneys are pioneers in identity authentication and fraud prevention, utilizing certified ID verification systems that have successfully intercepted and stopped several large-scale real estate scams.
When you close with our lawyers, you are a guest in our home-like Clarkesville office, where every detail of your transaction will be handled with meticulous attention to detail. This commitment to getting it right the first time is why generations of families return to us for every deed, title issue and closing.
Record-Setting Advocacy For Families Seeking Justice After A Wrongful Death
When a family faces the unthinkable loss of a loved one due to negligence, they need more than just a lawyer; they need a dedicated advocate with the proven skills necessary to hold powerful interests accountable. At Hotard & Hise, our team has a record of obtaining significant results in wrongful death and personal injury litigation, including a record-setting $35.8 million verdict in the Mountain Judicial Circuit. This landmark achievement reflects our attorneys’ ability to manage the most complex civil matters right here in the heart of Clarkesville with the same level of sophistication found at major metropolitan firms.
Our lawyers approach wrongful death cases with deep sympathy and a quiet, professional intensity. Their goal will be shouldering the legal burden so your family can focus on healing. They are selective in their caseload, enabling them to provide the intensive, in-person attention required when building a compelling case for a jury.
Trial Lawyers Who Will See Your Case Through
If you are facing a legal concern, time is not on your side. The sooner you seek legal advice, the better your chances will be for a successful outcome. We offer an initial consultation to discuss your case and explain your options. Call 706-925-0797 or complete our simple contact form to talk to a lawyer.
$35.8 Million Verdict
Our legal team won a $35.8 million verdict in the case of Melinda McCoy v. Creative Consulting, et al. Ms. McCoy was a Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services employee who blew the whistle on Creative Consulting Inc., a drug-testing company that wrongly tested families in Rabun County.
