GAINESVILLE, Ga. (January 23, 2019) – A $10.5 million settlement was reached this week in the aftermath of a 2017 landmark trial that involved one of Hall County’s largest civil jury verdicts – and a national insurance company that initially refused to pay. The case centered around a tragic DUI accident involving the driver of…
John Marshall Melvin, a well-respected attorney and name partner with Stewart, Melvin & Frost, passed away on June 9, 2019. Mr. Melvin retired in 2009 after a distinguished career in real estate law that spanned over 40 years. His law career was just one part of his presence in the community. He performed in local…
Frank Willett Armstrong, a community leader, well-respected attorney and partner at Stewart, Melvin & Frost, passed away on May 16, 2019. Born in Savannah, Mr. Armstrong grew up in Macon. After receiving his law degree at Mercer University, he served in the United States Navy (1966-69). Mr. Armstrong moved to Gainesville after his military service…
Stewart, Melvin & Frost was proud to be one of the sponsors of Vision 2030 Public Art’s second annual block pARTy. The celebration of public art in Gainesville and Hall County was held in the Royal Space next to our offices in the Hunt Tower. The art block pARTy showcased local artist’s work for sale….
Jon Douglas “Doug” Stewart, an active and respected partner of the regional law firm of Stewart, Melvin & Frost for fifty years, passed away on May 10, 2019. His legacy of service in both his profession and the community will long be remembered. Generous with his time and talents, he was a leader and a…
Andrew Gould was recently featured in the Business Newsmaker section of The Times. Gould, a trial lawyer, joins the Stewart, Melvin & Frost personal injury and litigation team. The Times article link
Super Lawyers magazine has named four Stewart, Melvin & Frost attorneys to its 2018 Super Lawyer and Rising Stars lists.
Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Steve Cornelison has selected as the top Tax Lawyer in the 2018 “Best of Hall” contest.
Ronald F. Chicken has joined the Workers’ Compensation division of Stewart, Melvin & Frost as an associate attorney.
Brook Davidson has been named an Associate Director for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce for 2017-18.