Dublin, GA

JOHN P. CLAEYS

John P. Claeys has limited his practice to civil litigations, successfully handling thousands of cases, primarily in personal injury, including wrongful death and trucking cases.

Ralph Jackson

Ralph Jackson is an attorney with nearly 30 years of experience in various legal fields including criminal law, divorce, personal injury, and traffic matters. He has extensive experience in litigation and has served as a municipal judge and public defender. He is committed to providing diligent and professional representation to his clients.

Edward B. Claxton III

Edward B. Claxton III (Bo) was born and raised in Dublin, Georgia. He graduated from Dublin High School. He received his college undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Georgia in 1979. He graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, in 1982. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1982 and to the State Bar of South Carolina in 1996. Mr. Claxton is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia, the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia, the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for District of South Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Bo is a member of the Dublin Circuit Bar Association, serving as its Secretary/Treasurer in 1985-1986, its Vice-President in 1986-1987, and as its President in 1987-1988. He is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. Bo's primary practice areas are in Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Probate and Civil Litigation. Being active in the community is an important as part of his practice of law. He is a member of First Baptist Church, the Dublin Rotary Club (serving on the Board of Directors for 1991-1992, 1993-1994, 1998-1999, and 2014-2015 and as President in 2015-2016). In Rotary, he is a Paul Harris Fellow and a Will Watt Fellow. He served as Chairman, Dignitaries Committee Dublin-Laurens County St. Patrick's Festival (1983-1984). Member of the Laurens County Chapter of the American Cancer Society (Executive Board 1984-1989, Vice-President 1987-1988, President 1988-1989, Chairman of the Board 1989-1990). Executive Board of the Dublin-Laurens Clean and Beautiful, Inc. (1984-1989). Member of the Laurens County Historical Society (Board of Directors, 1984-1987 and 1990, President 1987-1989). President of the Friends of the Laurens County Library (1986-1989). Member of the Georgia Power Consumer Advisory Council (1986-1987). President of the Georgia Library Trustees and Friends Association (1987-1989). He has served a number of terms on the Board of Directors of Easter Seals Middle Georgia, Inc. Bo began his general practice of law in 1982 with the firm of Jones, Jones, and Hilburn in Dublin. The firm later became Jones, Jones, Hilburn and Claxton. In 2000 the firm dissolved and Bo began work as a solo practitioner. Bo enjoys the practice of law. He and his qualified staff continue to work to fulfill the goals of their clients.

Mitchell Warnock Jr. is a Georgia trial lawyer handling personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation and DUI cases. He is a lifelong resident of Georgia. In 1989, he suffered a tragic diving accident, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down, which influenced his decision to become a lawyer. He earned his law degree from Mercer University in 1997. He has tried over 80 jury trials and is known for his professionalism and compassion for clients. He also serves as attorney for the Dublin City School System and as president of the Dublin High School’s Touchdown Club.

ANGELA MCELROY-MAGRUDER

Angela McElroy-Magruder was the first attorney in Augusta, Statesboro and Dublin to become certified in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. Her dedicated focus on bankruptcy and complete understanding of the law allow her to provide sound advice and effective debt relief solutions for even the most complex financial problems.

KELLY BRASHEAR KITCHENS

Kelly Brashear Kitchens is an Augusta native who served as a prosecutor for over four years before focusing primarily on bankruptcy and family law, actively litigating in these areas.

Stan Smith

Mr. Smith was born in Macon, Georgia, and attended the public schools there, graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in 1977 and has resided in Dublin, Georgia for the past 38 years. He and his wife, Annette, have 2 children. He worked his way both through undergraduate school and graduated from Mercer University in 1973 and thereafter attended law school. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law in June of 1977. Mr. Smith has practiced law in the public and private sector since July 1, 1977, when he became the first Assistant District Attorney for the Dublin Judicial Circuit. In 1979, he entered into private practice and was appointed as Juvenile Court Judge for Laurens County, and served in that capacity for the next 18 years while practicing law. He began private practice of law as an associate with Douglas & Robertson, which became Robertson & Smith when the Honorable Dubignion Douglas was appointed to Superior Court Judge for the Dublin Judicial Circuit. He is a former member of Nelson, Gillis & Smith, where he practiced 10 years. In 2000, Mr. Smith was elected as a Judge to the Superior Court and served almost 12 years before retiring and re-entering private practice. Mr. Smith is a member of Gideons International, and while as Superior Court Judge, served as Administrative Judge for the Eighth Judicial Administrative District, served on the Council of Superior Court Judges and the Judicial Council of Georgia, served on the Legislative Committee, Drug Court Committee, and the Compensation Retirement Committee with a Council of Superior Court Judges and as a former member of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.