Tanner Samples Joins the Asheville Office

The Asheville office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce that Tanner Samples has joined the firm as an associate. Tanner focuses his practice on governmental, commercial, premises, and general liability, supporting clients across a wide range of civil litigation and risk management matters.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Tanner to our Asheville team,” said Adam Peoples, managing partner of the Asheville office. “He brings strong analytical skills and a deep commitment to serving clients. We’re confident he will be a great asset to our clients.”

Before joining HBS, Tanner served as a judicial intern for three judges of the Buncombe County Superior Court, where he assisted on both civil and criminal dockets. He also previously worked as a summer associate with HBS, contributing to cases involving medical malpractice, governmental liability, and contract disputes.

Earlier in his career, Tanner clerked at a plaintiff’s firm in Athens, Georgia, supporting litigation efforts from initial filings through resolution. During law school, he gained additional experience with the Athens-Clarke County City Attorney’s Office, where he worked on First Amendment compliance, and with the University of Georgia’s Business Law Clinic, advising small businesses and nonprofits on organizational and compliance matters.

Tanner earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as executive notes editor for the Georgia Law Review and published a note analyzing the impact of products liability cases on safety technology. He also received his B.B.A. in management from UGA’s Terry College of Business.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” To learn more, please visit: www.hallboothsmith.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.