I woul highly recommend Lee Prather as a lawyer. he is an ethical, knowledgeable and seasoned…read morelawyer. he knows real estate law, wills and probate law. he took a lot of time with me an his staff was professional and helpful. call Lee for your legal needs today!

From the owner: A native of Augusta, Georgia, Lee Prather and his wife Karen have been married for over thirty…read moreyears and have two children. They also attend Good Shepherd Episcopal Church here in Augusta. Lee is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and Augusta Bar Association. He has over twenty years of experience handling all types of Real Estate Transactions. Additionally his services include matters involving Wills, Trusts, Probate, Divorce, Business Formations, and Personal Injury. Buying a home? We can help you avoid making costly mistakes. Time to write a will? Let us help make sure you don't leave any important details out. Want to start an LLC? We can help you form it successfully. Been in an auto accident and not sure what to do? We will do our best to protect and provide you relief. Lee Prather is here for all of these matters and more. Call or email us today to set up a free consultation! Areas of Practice - Wills - Living Trusts - Elder Concerns - Probate - Real Estate Closings - Limited Liability Company - Divorce - Personal Injury

Timely Note: They are doing a great job at preventative measures. Buyers and sellers arrive…read moreseparately, interaction and business occurs at a distance, and they give everyone a brand new pen to use. Sometimes you just have to take a plunge. Sure, your world (and the actual world) may feel chaotic, but when there's an amazing house at a great price you just go with your gut. And after all of the inspections and appraisal and back & forth, the day comes where you prepare for cramped fingers because you will be signing quite a bit of paperwork. Thus I found myself at this office. First let me mention that I have passed the building often, but due to no obvious interest I have never noticed it before. It is sharp. I often don't comment on the exterior of a place (especially in regards to F&B) because looks can be so deceiving. But I am signing away a serious amount of money here, I want this place to look professional! And it did. The team here is friendly, knowledgeable, and thankfully skilled at explaining the legal jargon in everyday terms. When you are agreeing to decades of your life and leave feeling respected, not taken advantage of that says something. I would not hesitate to do business with them again. So if the opportunity comes your way, I highly recommend this office.

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN. David Huguenin's office failed to make final call to Columbia County tax…read moreoffice to determine fine for breaking a land covenant which gave us a tax break because we owned goats. (Columbia County tax office has confirmed this). Now, I am responsible for the mistake of David Huguenin's staff. A week after closing, Columbia County sent bill stating the and Hueguenin says it's mine to pay because I signed a paper at closing saying I would pay any bills that came in after closing. In other words a paper that covers his mistakes. NORMALLY, if something is not on the table at the closing it is not part of the deal...but I signed away my rights and now I am responsible for the mistake of his office.

"Small Town" attorney with "BIG Town" Results. My family hired a lawyer with a lot of good…read morereferences, Attorney Nathan M. Jolles, We are all in smiles and prayers for the result in our case.He was fair and just and we won. Thanks for your professional service and reasonable price (we owe you a tip) . May you and staff continue your service and we appreciate you. Big Al (EMWJ)

Went here for a closing on a house. Such a wonderful experience. We were in and out in less then 30…read moreminutes. It was such a quick, organized experience and we all socialized as well! I would use them again if I need to in the future for my property closing! The staff was also very friendly and made us feel very comfortable in the process.

I have been doing real estate since 2005, I have never had a closing attorney send an invoice to be…read morepaid for a title search if the closing didn't happen. I have never used them and was only using them because there was a POA that had been done at that office for the Seller. As a Realtor, if my transaction doesn't close, I put it on my profit and lost form at the end of the year, I am not sure how long they have been in business, but I know am going to make every effort not to use them. Just thought I owed this to my fellow Realtors.

Kelli Spencer was my attorney for a child support case. She left the firm before my case was put…read moreon the calendar. Larry Frails had to represent me in her absence. Larry Frails kept my $1500 attorney fee that my ex-husband had to reimburse me for court cost. How heartless of him to keep my money for going to court with me for 20 minutes. I was a single parent trying to take care of my son and Larry Frails could care less. I will never use his law firm for anything!

I would not recommend Stacey Norris. She was hired to represent me in a case and I don't think she…read moredid a good job. In court she did not ask any questions of those accusing me that I requested would prove my innocence. She didn't tell me I would need character witnesses in court, so I didn't have anyone to testify on my behalf. She never returned my phone calls or my emails. If I went by the office I was told she wasn't in.

Attorney James Overstreet aka. Judge James Carlisle Overstreet, was appointed as the Special…read moreMaster in my quiet title action in 2023, without my consent. I received a judgment in my favor great or so I thought. However, in 2026 that judgment was set aside due to an incorrect property plat attached to the complaint and an adjacent property owner who shares the same address was not served as an adverse claimant. As I understand it, these issues are required under Georgia's Quiet Title Act. These were not mistakes but complete negligence. I believe these errors should have been identified and address during the Special Master process. Instead of James Overstreet taking responsibility and correcting his errors, he asked to be removed from the case despite, being paid in full for acting as Special Master. I am deeply disappointed. Based on my experience I DO NOT RECOMMEND ATTORNEY JAMES OVERSTREET OR THE KLOSINSKI OVERSTREET LLP law firm for ANY real estate legal matters.

I discovered that one of their lawyers have filed an execution writ with misleading information to…read moreColumbia county Superior Court in a collusive move to unlawfully evict without due process. This follows an earlier allegation filed that can only be interpreted as slander, again with property management group, Auben Realty. I am therefore publicly stating that there was no breach of contract on my part but lies and omissions to mislead the court and I am now seeking legal; advice on reporting this conduct to the GA Bar. This individual, Mr. Padgett stated that I was in breach because the judgment stated the landlord should get an outrageous amount BUT the terms for the writ is not that at all but nonpayment of ANY, in short judgment OR not AND rent. I have done as order and Matthew Padgett told the court only the first part, the judgment, using that alone to suggest falsely that I did NOT deposit neither rent nor award and therefore it is ordered judge and sheriff, I should be evicted. No, HE should be DISBARRED for conspiracy to determine case outcome. Or is it that blacks abroad don't go law school too? He intentionally changes the ANY to AND then filed at close of business Friday. Still saw it. And it is ethical misconduct and prejudice. You have exploited the benefits given to you to ruin lives and I will not treat you any worse or better. It is despicable to allude to a superior court judge that she did not know what she said by suggesting otherwise while forgetting that you did NOT mention the little white lie in your FIRST filing for the writ. . So when was it an issue? When slanderous accusations were proven false or when you assumed you knew me better than I know myself when you never bothered to check first. You clearly do not care if the person is a protected class; have rights as well, or show moral compass. And I must pay YOUR fees???? you did the deed KNOIWING the condition and I will report the deed with the same vigor for my family. It is now provable why I am in court with this Realty and the lengths they will go to malign you for a quick buck. I can even post it if you like as well but you knew you were lying because you have only mentioned it when plan A backfired. Auben's day will come to answer why they charge an extra $25.00 to do nothing to tenants in their "benefit package' but you took an oath, then broke it with the inclusion/exclusion tactic. That is NOT law. It should be at minimum, contempt because it was repeated attacks on my character. You could forget GA Bar, they are never thorough enough. As a disabled person, your reprehensible action has no excuse but a coverup. 1. the 'receipt' 2. the service 3. rent order to pay OR 4. writ deception/conspiracy How many times has this been done to innocent families for corporate greed is not known but a change will come if maligning others maliciously continues by the guilty parties to coverup poorly maintained house with one hand and claiming a benefit package with the other. AKA extortion. Your trumped up allegations was the final straw because you should have corrected your conduct and chose to go the other way. I will NOT turn the other cheek with a move that suggest inferiority when repeated.

I've been working with Scott Smith of Johnston & Smith for the last two years. I've got to say this…read moreis one of the most professional and courteous lawyers that I've had the pleasure of working with in my professional career. Scott understands what his clients need any also understands that doing good business is a great thing.

From the owner: Johnston, Wilkin & Johnston has been a part of the Augusta legal landscape for almost 25 years…read morepracticing actively since 1976. With a competent support staff the law firm of Johnston, Wilkin & Johnston provides legal services to the Augusta area