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February 27, 2026
Atlanta OfficeJohn E. Hall Jr.

How I Founded a Law Firm: ‘Build a Structure That Can Grow Beyond You’

In a recent Q&A published by Law.com, John E. Hall, Jr., Founding Partner of Hall Booth Smith, P.C., reflected on his four-decade career in litigation defense— from a boutique Atlanta firm in 1984 to building one of the Southeast's most expans

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February 26, 2026
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HBS Raleigh Adds Two New Associates

Hall Booth Smith is pleased to welcome two new associates, Joseph Heath and Hannah Simmons, to its Raleigh office. 

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Georgia Super Lawyers 2026
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February 16, 2026
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HBS Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists

HBS is excited to announce that nine attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list.

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February 12, 2026
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HBS Asheville Office Adds New Associate

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce Ashley Joines has joined the firm’s Asheville office as an associate.

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February 9, 2026
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HBS Charlotte Office Expands with Addition of Two New Associates

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce Sara Brakmann and Sarah Burnick have joined the firm’s Charlotte office as new associates.

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February 5, 2026
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A Practical Way to Reduce State Income Tax Exposure

Many companies and high-net-worth individuals assume state income tax liability is fixed. In many cases, it is not. Several states operate long-standing, lawful transferable tax credit programs.

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February 4, 2026
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HBS Atlanta Office Welcomes Courtney Spicer as Of Counsel

Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that Courtney Spicer has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as Of Counsel. Courtney brings nearly 15 years of litigation and courtroom experience to HBS.

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FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (https://www.uscis.gov/) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026.

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