The Athens area has many well established and reputable law firms. In this feature, we highlight five of the most notable firms that have a focus on business law and regulations.

1. Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.

Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C. is one of the top law firms in the Athens area. The firm has three offices in Athens, Lake Oconee, and Oconee County, but they serve clients all over Georgia and the greater Southeast.

Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C. has no specific area of specialization. The firm is divided into practice groups. The practice groups, including business, tax and estate planning, give the firm the ability to represent a diverse number of clients.

Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C. and its attorneys have been recognized in multiple publications. Of Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C.’s 20 attorneys, six are listed in bestlawyers.com. Four of Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C’s lawyers are part of the American College of Trial Lawyers, which recognizes a tiny 1% of lawyers in any given state. Martindale-Hubbell is an international directory of lawyers that allows peers and clients to review the firm. Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C. holds the highest possible peer review rating from Martindale Hubbell. 11 of the firm’s lawyers were recongized by SuperLawyers.com

For more information about Blasingame, Burch, Garrad & Ashley, P.C visit http://www.bbgbalaw.com/

2.  Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.

Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin, P.A. is one of the largest law firms in Northeast Georgia. It boasts over 60 years of experience. The law firm prides itself on being “dedicated to providing timely, efficient and economical service to each of its clients, realizing that clients need answers, not legal theory.”

Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin, P.A. opened its doors in 1946. The firm has since made many office moves but in 2006 settled into an office on Daniell’s Bridge Road. Besides Athens, the firm serves surrounding areas like Watkinsville, Jefferson, and Winder.

Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin, P.A.’s attorneys each specialize in specific areas of law, contributing to the firm’s long list of practice areas. The practice areas include everything from elder law and criminal law to business and corporate law.

The firm holds the highest client review possible on Martindale-Hubbell, in addition to a 4.5 out of 5 peer review rating on the same. Two of Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.’s attorneys were recongized by SuperLawyers.com

For more information about this reputable law firm, go to http://www.fbglaw.com/

3. Johnson Marlowe LLP

Johnson Marlowe LLP is a recently established two-partner law firm based in Athens, GA. The firm focuses on facets of business and corporate law.

Johnson Marlowe LLP delivers service to Athens and surrounding community and also serves clients as far as Mississippi and Alabama. The firm is efficient and uniquely affordable, being very small compared to larger super firms in Georgia. However, Johnson Marlowe LLP’s smallness has not kept it from success.

Johnson Marlowe LLP has received much attention since its establishment in 2013. The firm was included in the On the Rise 2013 list by the Fulton County Daily Report. It has also received the highest possible peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Both of Johnson Marlowe LLP’s lawyers were given the honor of 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers.

Distinctly, the firm prides itself on its use of technology, writing, ‘...we don't rage against the mobile computer age; we embrace it. Our lawyers are early adopters, but do not rest on their laurels. We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we use technology better to deliver services to our clients more quickly and cheaply?”’

For more information about Johnson Marlowe LLP visit http://www.johnsonmarlowe.com/

4. Cook Noell Tolley & Bates LLP

Cook Noell Tolley & Bates LLP is located in the historic district of Athens. The small law firm of seven holds a reputation for economic value and quality, currently holding a five out of five star rating in these areas from clients on Martindale Hubbell.

Cook Noell Tolley & Bates LLP was established in 1964. According to the firm, “You need an attorney you can trust, someone who will be your advocate, treat you with respect, and advise you on how the law can best help restore your sense of security, well-being and dignity. You’ll find that kind of lawyer at Cook Noell Tolley & Bates LLP…”

Cook Noell Tolley & Bates LLP specializes in “high-stakes litigation and complex cases.” Their 10 practice areas include business litigation, family law, and criminal defense.

The law firm holds a few honors. These include two of the lawyers being featured by SuperLawyers.com, in addition to a five out of five star rating from clients on Martindale-Hubbell. Cook Noell Tolley & Bates LLP holds a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from peers, also on Martindale-Hubbell.

For more information about this reputable law firm, visit http://www.cntblaw.com/

5. Cowsert and Avery LLP

Cowsert and Avery LLP is a reputable firm practicing in the Athens and Atlanta area. The law firm boasts “more than 125 years of combined experience”.

The small firm of eight attorneys practices in five areas, including business litigation and criminal defense and DUI.

Cowsert and Avery LLP is a part of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association. Two of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by SuperLawyers.com, and three of the firm’s lawyers have received the highest peer review rating possible on Martindale-Hubbell.

For more information about Cowsert and Avery LLP visit http://cowsertavery.com/