G. Hodge

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A., established in 1946, is a distinguished law firm located in Athens, Georgia. For nearly 75 years, we have proudly served clients throughout Northeast Georgia and beyond, providing a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, financial institutions, hospitals, and local governments. Our firm is built on a foundation of extensive experience and expertise, ensuring dedicated and knowledgeable representation.

Our attorneys are organized into four core practice areas, allowing each professional to develop profound depth of knowledge critical for effective client advocacy. These core areas include:

• Corporate & Tax: Our team, including attorneys and certified public accountants, handles complex corporate and taxation matters, providing comprehensive guidance for businesses.
• Real Estate & Finance: A hallmark of our firm, this department offers extensive experience across commercial and residential real estate. We represent sellers, purchasers, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, and investors in acquisitions, residential closings, lender representation, zoning, development, 1031 exchanges, and comprehensive title services.
• Litigation & Employment: Our skilled litigation attorneys represent businesses and individuals in a wide array of cases, bringing depth and experience to virtually any litigation matter.
• Trusts & Estates: We guide clients through planning for the future and administering the estate of a loved one. Our expertise covers estate planning, tax matters, estate & trust administration, asset protection, business succession planning, special needs planning, guardianship, and trust arrangements.

At FBG, we emphasize teamwork and client-focused service. Our attorneys excel at coordinating efforts across multiple practice groups, applying specialized skills to provide superior, cost-effective legal representation from a single, trusted source. We combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized client service expected from a local Athens law firm.