Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Decatur, Georgia
McCurdy & Candler is a Decatur-based law firm with over seven decades of combined legal expertise. Established in 1951, our firm specializes in real estate, estate planning, probate, and general business law, serving clients with personalized attention and accessibility. Our attorneys maintain deep industry knowledge through continuous education and active participation in legal and community organizations.We prioritize collaborative problem-solving, leveraging senior partners' experience to deliver tailored solutions in civil litigation, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and corporate law. With a legacy of professionalism and a client-centric approach, we handle matters ranging from straightforward estate planning to complex litigation, ensuring lasting results grounded in Georgia law.
Services
Civil Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Estate Planning
General Counsel
Probate
Residential Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined legal experience in Georgia law
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention to every client matter
- Collaborative approach ensures comprehensive legal solutions
- Active participation in local legal and community organizations
- Specialized expertise in real estate, estate planning, and business law
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles real estate, contract, business, and financial disputes across Georgia. We represent clients in construction, development, insurance, and title industries. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes in complex legal matters.
Commercial Real Estate
We provide comprehensive commercial real estate services including closings, leases, development, and financing. Our experienced team ensures smooth transactions through meticulous title examination and documentation. We represent purchasers, sellers, and lenders in all aspects of commercial property ownership.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create customized solutions from basic wills to complex trust structures. We collaborate with financial professionals to develop comprehensive legacy strategies. Services include testamentary trusts, living trusts, and integrated estate planning documentation tailored to individual client needs.
General Counsel
We provide essential legal support for small businesses including entity formation, contract review, and corporate governance. Our services cover business lifecycle needs from formation to dissolution. We help clients maintain compliance while protecting their interests through strategic legal counsel.
Probate
Our probate practice guides clients through estate administration and court procedures. We handle simple to complex probate matters with sensitivity and efficiency. Services include will interpretation, trust administration, and resolution of contested estate issues while maintaining client confidentiality.
People
Scott Candler III
Of Counsel
Specializing in residential real estate since 1979, Scott Candler III graduated from Emory Law School and has served the DeKalb community through legal practice and civic leadership.
Scott Candler IV
Managing Partner
Practicing real estate, estate planning, and corporate law since 2011, Scott Candler IV leads the firm's next generation of attorneys with expertise in complex transactions and business counsel.
John Walter Drake
Senior Partner
With over 50 years of experience, Walt Drake focuses on estate planning and probate. A former Decatur Mayor, he combines legal expertise with deep community knowledge to serve individual and institutional clients.
Donald Hank Suessmith
Attorney
Specializing in business and real estate litigation since 1990, Hank Suessmith represents clients in commercial disputes and construction matters with an AV-rated legal practice across Georgia.
Questions
What areas of law does McCurdy & Candler specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and small business legal counsel. Our attorneys have specialized expertise in both commercial and residential property matters.
Does the firm handle out-of-state legal matters?
While based in Georgia, our attorneys regularly handle matters involving interstate transactions and have experience working with legal professionals across state lines.
How does the firm approach client representation?
We combine personalized attention with collaborative problem-solving, leveraging our attorneys' collective experience to develop practical legal solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 200 combined years of legal experience, with individual practitioners recognized in their fields through Martindale-Hubbell ratings and community leadership roles.
