Coleman Talley LLP

08/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming recent law school graduates Jodie Scott , J.M. Hilton Hebb , and Sara Hingson-Rodriguez to the Coleman Talley LLP team.

Jodie Scott joins our Atlanta office, where she will support work in corporate and commercial transactions. During law school, she gained experience through legal clerkships and an in-house externship focused on commercial lending, corporate compliance, and commercial real estate matters. Jodie was a member of Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law Review, Phi Delta Phi , and served as an elected Member at Large of the Corporate Counsel Society.

J.M. Hilton Hebb joins our Jacksonville office, where he will support the firm's housing practice. During law school, he gained courtroom exposure through an internship with the Office of the State Attorney for Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit and received the Faculty Legal Writing Award while serving on the Mercer Advocacy Council 's Moot Court Team.

Sara Hingson-Rodriguez joins our Jacksonville office and housing practice. Sara graduated in the top five percent of her class at Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law, was recognized as a Woodruff Scholar, received the CALI Award in Criminal Law, and is a published author in the Mercer Law Review.

Their addition reflects the continued growth of our Atlanta and Jacksonville offices and our commitment to developing the next generation of legal talent.

Please join us in welcoming Jodie, Hilton, and Sara to the firm.

07/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome attorney T. Brooks Whilden to Coleman Talley!
Brooks joins our Atlanta office as an associate, where his practice focuses on civil litigation. He represents clients in a variety of matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, property tax appeals, contract disputes, and other litigation matters.

Prior to joining Coleman Talley, Brooks served as an associate attorney in Atlanta, where he handled a broad range of cases, including representing employers and insurers in workers' compensation claims. During law school, he gained valuable hands-on experience in personal injury litigation as a law clerk, assisting with legal research, drafting pleadings, analyzing medical and factual records, and supporting trial preparation.

Brooks earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, where he served as Vice President of the Real Estate Law Society and was a member of the W. Homer Drake, Jr. Georgia Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, magna cm laude, from Auburn University. Brooks is admitted to practice law in Georgia.

Please join us in welcoming Brooks to the firm!

07/04/2026

As we celebrate Independence Day, we also recognize 250 years since the founding of the United States!

Today is a time to reflect on the ideals that have shaped our country, appreciate the freedoms we enjoy, and look ahead with hope for the future.

From all of us at Coleman Talley LLP, we wish you and your family a safe, and meaningful Fourth of July.

Happy Independence Day!

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Attorney Roquelle G. Bradford will be speaking as a featured panelist at the upcoming Inside Commercial Real Estate event hosted by the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® | NEFAR.

The panel will explore the commercial real estate landscape, including the process, key players, and opportunities in today’s market. Roquelle will join industry professionals in a collaborative discussion focused on education, connection, and real-world perspective across the commercial real estate community.

We look forward to a meaningful conversation and a great event.

05/25/2026

Today we remember.

Coleman Talley honors the service members who gave their lives defending our nation and the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy.

To their families, we offer our lasting gratitude.

05/20/2026

Coleman Talley LLP is pleased to welcome our 2026 Summer Law Clerks!

Over the coming months, these law students will gain valuable hands-on experience and professional development opportunities while working alongside our attorneys across a variety of practice areas. Through meaningful legal assignments, mentorship from our partners and associates, firm events, and our weekly Lunch & Learn series, the program is designed to provide insight into both the practice of law and the culture of Coleman Talley.

Please join us in welcoming Simone Butler of Emory University School of Law, Wright Formisano and Victoria Tanner of Mercer University School of Law, Maxwell Law of Stetson University College of Law, Owen Anderson of the University of Georgia School of Law, and Simon Rothleder of Wake Forest University School of Law.

We are excited to have them with us this summer and look forward to the contributions they will make across our offices.

05/13/2026

Haley Yackee has graduated from the ACTEC Florida Fellows Institute.

A member of Coleman Talley’s trusts and estates practice, Haley, was nominated by an ACTEC Fellow to participate in this highly selective, year-long program focused on advanced professional development for trust and estate attorneys.

The Florida Fellows Institute was created by Florida Fellows of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”), the premier national organization of trust and estate attorneys, to foster technical excellence, leadership, and professional distinction within the trusts and estates field.

This achievement reflects Haley’s exceptional commitment to excellence in trusts and estates law and underscores Coleman Talley’s dedication to developing the next generation of trusted, high-caliber advisors.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Coleman Talley attorney Forbes Ouzts on his appointment to the Board of Directors of The McFadden Foundation, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit partnering with The McFadden Nature Center, Inc. in their combined effort to preserve land, wildlife, and environmental education in Southwest Georgia.

The McFadden Nature Center is a 1,260-acre nature preserve along the Chattahoochee River that will feature a state-of-the-art education center, lodging, trails, and more. The McFadden Nature Center is currently under construction with the Grand Opening tentatively scheduled in 2027.

Learn more: https://www.mcfaddennaturecenter.org/

03/25/2026

We had a great time hosting the Crossroads Baptist School Mock Trial Team at our downtown Valdosta office for a post-practice lunch!
Coleman Talley attorney Billy Steinberg joined the students to share what the practice of law is really like — from day-to-day work to career paths — and answered their questions along the way. Investing in the next generation is something we’re always proud to be a part of.