Recent News
Ask a Lawyer Day
Several of the attorneys at Langdale Vallotton, LLP are assisting with Ask-A-Lawyer Day on October 29, 2015. Ask-A-Lawyer Day is a pro bono program where attorneys from across the state volunteer their time to help those who need legal advice but cannot afford it. If you or someone you know would like to schedule an appointment for a free consultation, please call 229-430-4446 ext4263.
Amy Holbrook Selected as Board Member for General Practice and Trial Section of State Bar Association
Langdale Vallotton would like to recognize and congratulate one of our attorneys, Amy Holbrook. She has been selected as a board member for the General Practice and Trial Law Section of the State Bar Association of Georgia. The General Practice and Trial Law Section proclaims itself as “Georgia’s Largest Law Firm.” It is one of the largest sections of the State Bar of Georgia, bringing together practitioners from all across the state. Amy will represent District 2 on the Board for the 2015-2016 term.
Langdale Vallotton Presents Scholarships to Two Local Students
On June 25, 2015, Pope Langdale of Langdale Vallotton, LLP awarded the Langdale Legal College Scholarship to two graduating seniors, Gregory Washington from Valdosta High School and Clara Burke from Lowndes County High School. The Langdale Legal College Scholarship is awarded each year to graduating seniors who have excelled academically and who have shown a genuine interest in pursuing a legal education after high school. To be eligible, a student must have demonstrated plans to attend an accredited four year college. The scholarship is intended to further the education of deserving students with the hope that one day they will return to our community to serve our citizenry in a field related to the law. Each student will receive $1,000 to be applied toward his or her costs of attending college. In August, Gregory Washington will attend Mercer University, and Clara Burke will attend Emory University. Langdale Vallotton, LLP congratulates Gregory and Clara and wishes them the very best of luck.
(Pictured above from L-R: Gregory Washington, Pope Langdale, Clara Burke)
Congratulations Deep South Sanitation!
Congratulations to Deep South Sanitation, LLC and owner Cary Scarborough for being granted a franchise with Lowndes County to provide residential solid waste service. On April 28, the Lowndes County Commission unanimously voted to amend the County solid waste ordinance to remove the exclusivity clause and to enter into a franchise agreement with Deep South, allowing it to continue providing quality service to its customers in Lowndes County. Deep South Sanitation will also open and operate a collection center for recycling, bulk items, and yard waste at 345 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd.
Congratulations to Local Georgia Scholars
Congratulations to the four local students who were recognized as Georgia Scholars in 2015!
From the Georgia Department of Education’s Press Release:
“Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home. Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads during the four years of high school; who performed excellently in all courses; who successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities; and who have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.”
Pictured in this photo are Will Hawthorne, Lanier Langdale, and Will Allen. Not pictured is VHS’ Eileen Chen.
Jimmy Miller Attends GTLA LEAD Leadership Academy
Jimmy Miller spent Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the Georgia Capitol as a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s LEAD Leadership Academy. The LEAD class heard remarks about the current session from House Speaker David Ralston and numerous other legislators, and they visited the Office of Governor Nathan Deal for a photograph with the Governor. While at the Capitol, Jimmy was able to speak with several members of our area’s delegation, including Dexter Sharper, Amy Carter, Ellis Black, and Jason Shaw.