We are excited to announce that Hunter Wallace has joined the firm as an associate. Hunter Wallace is originally from Griffin, Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 2019 and then attended Mercer University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in 2024. During law school, he was a…
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We are excited to announce that Trey Ellington has joined the firm as an associate. Kenneth (“Trey”) Ellington joined Jones Cork, LLP in August of 2024 after graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law. Prior to law school Trey received his Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering, with minors in…
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Recently, Jones Cork attorney Callie Bryan was a speaker at the State Board of Workers’ Compensation Regional Seminar in Macon. She provided thoughts from a defense perspective on recent cases involving workers’ compensation issues. Ms. Bryan, a partner with Jones Cork, LLP since 2008, handles general litigation matters for insurers, focusing mainly on personal injury…
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Once again, Jones Cork, LLP has joined forces with Georgia Legal Food Frenzy to help fight hunger in our community! In recent months, food banks are receiving fewer food donations, which makes addressing these issues more challenging. By participating in this year’s Legal Food Frenzy, we’re doing something about this problem! Our effort to raise funds for Middle…
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Jones Cork is pleased to announce that Ryan Swanson has joined our firm as a senior attorney. Ms. Swanson has extensive experience representing various banks and lending institutions including negotiation and preparation of documentation for the purchase of bonds, secured lending transactions, structure investments, and syndicated loan transactions. She also has extensive experience in commercial leasing…
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Jones Cork is pleased to announce that Rhett Rycroft has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Rhett graduated from the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the School of Public and International Affairs. While at UGA, he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and…
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Jones Cork is pleased to announce that Benjamin (Ben) Claxton, Sr. has been named a Partner in our firm. Mr. Claxton joined Jones Cork, LLP in June of 2021 after practicing for six years in Mississippi. Mr. Claxton focuses his practice on general civil litigation, and has experience representing individuals, insurance companies, and businesses…
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Throughout the 1970’s, Jones Cork attorneys were frequently included on the guest list for the Capricorn Records Annual Barbeque & Summer Games, initially held at Phil Walden’s lake home, and later at (the former) Lakeside Park in Macon near Jeffersonville Road. Other notable guests included members of the Allman Brothers Band, Cher, Wet Willie, Georgia’s…
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This year marks our 150th anniversary as a practicing law firm in Macon. Not many companies, or law firms, can boast a long and rich legacy as we’ve enjoyed. So, you’ll forgive us if we take some time throughout this year to reflect on and remember our past. It’s only fitting that we start our…
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MACON, GA – The historic law firm, Jones Cork, is delighted to announce its 150th anniversary as a practicing law firm in Georgia. Jones Cork will mark the occasion over the year with a series of reflections and celebrations of their accomplishments throughout Macon and Georgia. Founded in 1872 by Isaac Hardeman and James H.…
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