Michael McCleary

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. is a well-established law firm, proudly serving clients in Athens, Georgia, and throughout Northeast Georgia for nearly 75 years since its founding in 1946. The firm is dedicated to providing a broad range of legal services, catering to the diverse needs of individuals, large and small businesses, financial institutions, hospitals, and local governments.

The firm's attorneys are organized into specialized practice areas, ensuring each legal professional develops deep knowledge and extensive experience crucial for effective client representation. This structure allows for a comprehensive and integrated approach to legal issues, with attorneys from different practice groups coordinating their efforts to deliver superior, cost-effective solutions.

Fortson, Bentley & Griffin P.A. offers expertise across four core practice groups:

• Corporate & Tax: Handling complex corporate and taxation matters with a team that includes attorneys and certified public accountants.
• Real Estate & Finance: A hallmark of the firm, representing sellers, purchasers, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, and investors in all facets of commercial and residential real estate, including acquisitions, divestitures, residential closings, lender representation, commercial leasing, zoning, development, condominium law, 1031 exchanges, title examinations, and title insurance.
• Litigation & Employment: Representing businesses and individuals in a wide array of litigation matters.
• Trusts & Estates: Guiding clients through estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection, business succession planning, special needs planning, and guardianship, with sensitivity and expertise for both simple and complex situations.

The firm prides itself on teamwork and client-focused service, ensuring that even complex legal needs involving multiple practice areas are handled seamlessly by a single, trusted source.