Joel Mckie will be recognized by the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on September 15, 2011. He is one of two alumni who will be receiving an achievement award for his professional excellence....

In an article posted by Georgia Trend Magazine, attorney Joel McKie was listed as one of the Movers and Shakers in the Agribusiness Industry. The list generated by Georgia Trend featured various individuals who are helping to "boost farm productivity, increase crop exports, encourage organic farming or set public policy." Joel was highlighted for his speaking engagements throughout the state that address liability issues the agribusiness and agirtourism professionals may...

In the latest edition of the Georgia Farm Bureau News, attorney Joel McKie was featured in an article discussing the legal ramifications and liabilities concerning agritourism venues. In the article, McKie discusses why property owners are liable and some specific duties that they have towards the public and their safety. He also discussed the Recreation Property Act, which addresses what duty of care a landowner owes under specific situations. The...

James Magazine sets out every year to rank Georgia's lobbying corps. Hall Booth Smith moved up this year being ranked the 7th lobbying firm in the large firm category. The firm was also well represented in the other categories. Congratulations to the following Rising Star winners: Brad Carver placed 4th Chad Wingate and Joel McKie tied for 6th Elizabeth Wharton tied for 7th with other Rising Star winners Congratulations to the...

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. was recently ranked by James Magazine as the third top Large Law Firm Associated Lobbying Firms in their October/November 2011 Issue.  In addition, five HBS attorneys were ranked in the top ten Rising Stars while one of their attorneys tied as one of the top ten Power Chicks. HBS was honored to have their attorneys recognized as Rising Stars: Brad Carver, ranked  5; Chad Wingate and Rufus Montgomery,...