Recent News
James R. Miller Named Partner; Gonos and Folsom Named “Of Counsel”
Langdale Vallotton, LLP is pleased to announce that James R. Miller has been named a partner of the firm and Katherine A. Gonos and Christina L. Folsom have been named “of counsel.”
James R. Miller
James R. Miller (“Jimmy”) received his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Washington and Lee University in 2002 and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2005. His practice primarily focuses on the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, banking and secured lending, business/corporate transactions, and real estate.
Christina L. Folsom
Christina L. Folsom (“Tina”) received her Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1999. Tina’s practice includes representing creditors in bankruptcy, representing educators in disciplinary actions brought by the Professional Standards Commission as well as in employment actions brought by local school boards, representing employees and employers in worker’s compensation cases, general civil litigation, and probate law.
Katherine A. Gonos
Katherine A. Gonos (“Katie”) received her bachelor’s degree in 2002 from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, and her Juris Doctor from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 2006. Katie concentrates her practice in criminal defense and domestic relations.
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.