Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Augusta Legal Services for Real Estate & Business Law
At Trotter Jones, LLP, we combine decades of legal expertise with personalized service to meet the needs of Georgia residents and businesses. Founded in 2006, our firm builds upon over 85 years of combined experience across real estate, business law, estate planning, and civil litigation. Our attorneys, including William A. Trotter III with more than 35 years of real estate law practice, bring both large-firm sophistication and small-firm accessibility to every case.We prioritize understanding client priorities, offering tailored solutions for business formations, contract negotiations, franchise law, and dispute resolution. With a focus on Augusta, Martinez, and Evans, we deliver trusted legal counsel rooted in local knowledge and a commitment to protecting client rights in court and transactional matters.
Services
Real Estate Law
Business Formation
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Franchise Law
Mediation Services
Probate Litigation
Condemnation Defense
Contract Negotiation
Corporate Counsel
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 85 years of combined legal experience in Georgia-specific matters.
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention with large-firm expertise.
- Specialized in real estate, franchise law, and complex business litigation.
- Deep local knowledge serving Augusta, Martinez, and Evans communities.
- Proven track record in protecting client rights in court and transactions.
What people say
Smooth and easy
Pleasure to have them represent us
Amazing to work with
Skilled lawyers
Extensive corporate counsel
Services
Real Estate Law
Our Augusta real estate attorneys handle residential and commercial transactions with over 50 years of combined experience. We ensure compliance with Georgia property laws, streamline closings, and resolve title issues. Clients benefit from efficient counsel in complex real estate matters.
Business Formation
We assist Georgia businesses with entity selection, LLC formations, and corporate governance. Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel for mergers, acquisitions, and contractual agreements. Services include drafting operating agreements and compliance documentation.
Franchise Law
Our Augusta-based franchise attorneys review Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars (FDD) and negotiate terms to protect franchisee rights. We advise on Georgia franchise regulations and represent clients in franchise dispute resolution.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in business disputes, contract breaches, and probate litigation. Our approach combines courtroom experience with mediation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes in Georgia civil courts.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and probate administration. We help Georgia residents protect assets and navigate probate litigation with personalized legal strategies.
People
William A. Trotter III
Attorney
With over 35 years of real estate law experience, William A. Trotter III provides expert counsel in residential and commercial transactions. His practice includes title resolution and Georgia property law compliance.
James B. Trotter
Attorney
James B. Trotter offers business law expertise from large-firm experience, focusing on corporate transactions and litigation. He provides tailored legal solutions for Augusta-area businesses.
David C. Jones
Attorney
David C. Jones specializes in franchise law and civil litigation, with experience in complex business disputes and Uniform Franchise Offering Circular reviews for Georgia clients.
Michael L. Downing, Jr
Attorney
Michael L. Downing, Jr. focuses on estate planning and probate litigation, helping clients protect assets through customized wills, trusts, and probate administration strategies.
Questions
What practice areas does Trotter Jones, LLP specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, business law, estate planning, civil litigation, franchise law, and probate litigation for Georgia clients.
How experienced are your real estate attorneys?
Our Augusta real estate lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience handling residential and commercial transactions.
Do you serve businesses outside Augusta?
We counsel clients in Martinez, Evans, and surrounding Georgia areas with business formations and corporate matters.
Can you help with franchise law requirements in Georgia?
Yes, our attorneys review Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars (UFOC/FDD) and ensure compliance with Georgia franchise laws.
What distinguishes Trotter Jones from other law firms?
We combine large-firm expertise with personalized attention, offering tailored legal solutions rooted in local knowledge.
Reviews (1)
Erin S.
Oct 27, 2022
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As a mortgage lender always good to see TJ come over as the attorney of choice on a home purchase contract.
TJ has a great team and is always responsive.
TJ has a great team and is always responsive.
