Recent News

Langdale Vallotton, LLP proudly welcomes Amy L. Purvis as an associate attorney.  Prior to joining Langdale Vallotton, LLP, Amy practiced in the areas of business and commercial litigation in Albany, Georgia for two years before relocating to Valdosta.  Amy received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Valdosta State University and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia.  During law school, she was a Notes Editor for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law and was a Dean’s Ambassador.  While in Albany, Amy served as President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, and she is currently a Middle District Representative for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.  Amy is a member of the Valdosta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia.  She is admitted to practice in the Georgia Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Amy represents clients, primarily financial institutions and other creditors, in complex business transactions, collection matters, and in bankruptcy court if necessary. Amy also practices in the area of civil litigation, representing individuals and businesses in litigation.

Pope Langdale was a presenting speaker at the GTLA fall workshop in Callaway Gardens on October 17, 2013.  He spoke on his recent trial verdict involving the death of our client’s husband in a boating incident off the Gulf coast of Florida and of staying the course of litigation even when confronted with challenging obstacles.

Langdale Vallotton and other local firms are having a friendly blood drive competition to benefit the American Red Cross.  Donors can visit the Valdosta Donor Center at 2517 Bemiss Road between October 21 and October 31.  Please let them know you are donating on behalf of Landgale Vallotton.  Thanks for supporting the American Red Cross and Landgale Vallotton!

On September 25, 2013, Langdale Vallotton attorney Jennifer Monroe served as a panelist on the South Georgia Employer Committee’s presentation on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the Georgia Department of Labor.  Jennifer discussed employer and health plan compliance with the Affordable Care Act’s provisions regarding Wellness Plans and the HIPAA Non-Discrimination Rule.

Langdale Vallotton, LLP is pleased to announce another successful trial result.  Partners Pope Langdale and Rob Plumb have obtained a $1.29 million jury verdict from a Lowndes County jury in favor of their clients, and  against the Georgia Department of Transportation, arising out of the condemnation of their client’s property.  This is the only case to have gone before a jury arising out of the DOT’s condemnation of land related to the overpass project on Highway 84 in Valdosta, Ga.  The verdict represents compensation not only for the land taken, but the damage to the remaining land, as well as business damages.  This is the second trial in a little more than a month, tried by our firm, with a successful result for our clients.

Associate attorney Jimmy Miller was crowned 2013-2014 Greater Valdosta United Way Prom King.  In a friendly competition, Jimmy raised more money for the Greater Valdosta United Way than any of the other gentlemen vying for Prom King.  Great job, Jimmy!