Business Details
Georgia Legal Representation Since 1895
Hall Bloch Garland & Meyer has been a cornerstone of legal excellence in Georgia since 1895. Our firm combines over 120 years of experience with a commitment to personalized service, representing individuals and businesses across civil litigation, business law, employment law, estate planning, and transportation law. With offices in Atlanta and Macon, we provide timely, cost-effective representation tailored to clients' unique needs. Our attorneys, recognized by peers in The Best Lawyers in America, have achieved landmark results in courts and negotiations, serving clients like Norfolk Southern Railway and Southern Company Gas.We prioritize responsiveness, efficiency, and practical solutions, ensuring clients receive direct access to their attorneys and benefit from our deep understanding of Georgia's legal landscape. Our history of success includes shaping legal precedents and mentoring future legal professionals at institutions like Mercer University and Emory School of Law.
Services
Business Law
Personal Injury
Probate Litigation
Real Estate Law
Transportation Law
Tax Planning
Employment Law
Insurance Defense
Civil Litigation
Receivership
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of legal experience in Georgia's courts and industries.
- Our attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for specialized practice areas.
- We provide direct attorney access and personalized service unmatched by large firms.
- Our team has shaped legal precedents through published opinions in key case law.
- We serve major corporations and individuals with tailored, cost-effective legal strategies.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides strategic counsel for entity formation, contract negotiations, and commercial disputes. We assist clients with mergers, acquisitions, and compliance matters, ensuring legal protection and growth opportunities. With decades of experience, we deliver practical solutions for corporations and entrepreneurs across Georgia.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. Our attorneys pursue maximum compensation through litigation and settlements, leveraging deep knowledge of Georgia law. With over a century of experience, we handle complex cases including trucking and railroad accidents.
Probate Litigation
Our probate team resolves will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary duty breaches. We guide executors through estate administration while advocating for clients in mediation or court. With specialized expertise, we address elder financial abuse and complex probate litigation matters.
Real Estate Law
We handle commercial and residential real estate transactions exceeding $200 million, including title work, zoning, and development projects. Our attorneys represent developers, lenders, and property owners in acquisitions, leases, and land use matters throughout the Southeast.
Transportation Law
Specializing in transportation law, we defend railroads and trucking companies in FELA cases, crossing accidents, and catastrophic injury claims. With over 100 years representing Norfolk Southern Railway, our team understands federal transportation regulations and litigation strategies.
People
Daryl G. Clarida
Partner
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Law, Daryl Clarida brings decades of experience in transportation litigation and corporate law to clients in Atlanta.
J. Steven Stewart
Partner
A Macon-based attorney included in Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation, Steve Stewart specializes in complex business disputes and high-stakes legal representation for Georgia corporations.
J. Ellsworth Hall IV
Partner
Fourth-generation attorney focusing on railroad law and governmental affairs, Ellsworth Hall IV continues the firm's legacy of representing major transportation clients in Georgia.
Hilary Houston Adams
Partner
Atlanta-based partner Hilary Houston Adams provides strategic legal counsel in business law and commercial transactions, leveraging extensive experience in Georgia's corporate legal landscape.
Mark E. Toth
Partner
Macon attorney Mark Toth specializes in probate litigation and estate planning, offering clients decades of experience resolving complex fiduciary disputes and trust administration matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Hall, Bloch, Garland & Meyer specialize in?
We specialize in business law, personal injury, probate litigation, real estate transactions, transportation law, and tax planning for individuals and corporations.
Do you handle cases outside Georgia?
While based in Georgia, our attorneys represent clients in multi-state matters and have experience with federal courts nationwide, particularly in transportation law cases.
What experience do you have with railroad law?
We've represented Norfolk Southern Railway for over 100 years and handle FELA cases, crossing accidents, and federal railroad safety act claims with specialized expertise.
Can you assist with business formation in Georgia?
Yes, our attorneys help entrepreneurs choose appropriate business entities and handle formation processes for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships across Georgia.
Do you offer free consultations for legal matters?
We provide free initial consultations for personal injury cases and offer cost-effective legal strategies for businesses and individuals.
