Matthew Lormis

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Founded in 1871, Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. stands as one of Georgia’s oldest and most respected law firms, boasting a rich tradition of excellence in Southeast Georgia. With strategically located offices in Brunswick and Atlanta, the firm provides sophisticated legal representation to a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, and major corporations.

The firm's highly experienced professionals are widely recognized within the legal community, with members invited to prestigious organizations such as the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Their commitment to community service has also been acknowledged, receiving awards like the M. H. “Woody” Woodside Community Champion Award.

Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. offers comprehensive legal services across several key practice areas:

• Real Estate Law: The Real Estate Practice Group handles a full spectrum of advisory and transactional services. This includes acquisitions, commercial and residential real estate, development, eminent domain, land use, leasing, litigation, 1031 exchanges, and title services. They represent purchasers, sellers, borrowers, real estate development entities, resort owners, and institutional lenders, also serving as title agents for Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Fidelity National Title, and First American Title Insurance Companies.
• Corporate Law: The Corporate Practice Group provides trusted legal advice to businesses of all sizes. Services range from entity formation, governance, and employment law matters to drafting shareholder agreements, reviewing contracts, crafting stock options, and handling acquisitions. They frequently serve as local counsel for national corporations, offering local involvement and expertise in litigation, government relations, and general corporate governance.
• Estate Planning: The Trusts and Estates Practice Group counsels generations of Georgia families on developing comprehensive estate plans. Their expertise encompasses preparing wills, trusts, Advance Directives for Health Care, and General Durable Powers of Attorney, with a strong focus on sophisticated tax planning strategies. They also manage probate and trust administration, conservatorships, guardianships, trust and probate litigation, asset protection, business succession planning, and charitable planning, ensuring clients' desires are met while addressing complex tax issues.

The attorneys at Gilbert Harrell are dedicated to upholding a tradition of excellence and integrity, actively participating in continuing education seminars and various bar associations to remain at the forefront of their fields. Their success is measured by the satisfaction of their clients, reflecting a deep commitment to providing exceptional legal counsel.