Have you created an estate plan that will protect your assets, provide for your beneficiaries and prevent loved ones from being forced to make life and death decisions about your care or deal with unnecessary legal hassles? Do you suspect that an elderly loved one has been taken advantage of by someone?
Or are you worried that a trust or deceased family member's estate has been mismanaged or cheated in some way? Are you concerned that a family member is already in or may be slipping into dementia, or that he or she is becoming increasingly frail and may need long-term care or Medicaid benefits fairly soon?
Or are you worried that a trust or deceased family member's estate has been mismanaged or cheated in some way? Are you concerned that a family member is already in or may be slipping into dementia, or that he or she is becoming increasingly frail and may need long-term care or Medicaid benefits fairly soon?
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At some point in your life, you may encounter a legal issue that requires a lawyer's assistance. Perhaps you need to create an estate plan, administer a trust, start a small business or challenge a will. When you encounter a legal problem, you will need a trustworthy, experienced and knowledgeable firm to assist you.
At Hodges Law Firm, LLC, our primary focus is on helping clients from throughout the Atlanta area and beyond address legal needs that involve estate plans, wills, trusts, incapacity and elder law concerns, Medicare and Medicaid, asset protection, probate law and probate litigation.
That said, the more than 30 years of trial and legal practice experience we have to draw from enables our firm to offer clients effective representation in other matters.Personal injury litigation: We pursue justice and compensation for people harmed as the result of motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, etc.), property owner negligence (slip-and-fall accidents), nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice and other causes.
That said, the more than 30 years of trial and legal practice experience we have to draw from enables our firm to offer clients effective representation in other matters.Personal injury litigation: We pursue justice and compensation for people harmed as the result of motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, etc.), property owner negligence (slip-and-fall accidents), nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice and other causes.
The basic idea behind asset protection as a legal practice area is simple: Use existing laws and legal tools to create barriers between assets and the people, businesses or government entities that would seek to take them from you. This is useful in a variety of situations and may involve several tools, strategies or different areas of the law.
At Hodges Law Firm, LLC, in Cumming, Georgia, we offer clients from throughout the Atlanta area and beyond a business-first perspective honed through more than 30 years of legal experience. We help these clients get new businesses established smoothly. We help them build stronger, more profitable companies.
Criminal charges of any kind can come with serious consequences that threaten your freedom, rights and reputation. If you have been charged with a crime or if you are under investigation for a crime, take an important and vital step - get an attorney who you can trust to fight for the best possible outcome on your behalf.
Reviews (11)
Vikky Ferris
Nov 28, 2021
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My Attorney, Russell Hodges was magnificent in court today! He took a very old Trust template that was written under a 1970 law and masterfully navigated his way through every Article of the Trust and the law to prove that I am the sole beneficiary of the Trust. His skill, knowledge and organization drove the truth home to a clear conclusion. I highly recommend Mr. Hodges as a trusted attorney.
Aaron Rainwater
Sep 24, 2021
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My father recently passed away. My sister and I had questions regarding our rights as his heirs, especially as there is non-relative with claims on his estate and will not even allow us to retrieve family heirlooms from my father's home.
I just spoke with a woman named Ricky at the firm. She started asking me questions about my situation, so I answered. At that point, she told me her best advice was for me to file as an estate administrator with the county before the non-relative mentioned above could do so. Not knowing what that was, I simply asked what would be the benefit of doing that, to
I just spoke with a woman named Ricky at the firm. She started asking me questions about my situation, so I answered. At that point, she told me her best advice was for me to file as an estate administrator with the county before the non-relative mentioned above could do so. Not knowing what that was, I simply asked what would be the benefit of doing that, to
Veronica Goss
Dec 09, 2020
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The lawyer I used ( Chris Miller) was very professional, great about keeping me up to date. He took his time with me when I had guestions, always ask if there was anything he could help me with. He repersented my daughter. The law firm also helped me with my husband's paperwork and gave good advice when I needed it. Didn't charge a arm and leg for their survices. Cheryl was very helpful with my situations. Very pleasent lady, every body easy to talk to.
Michael Church
Aug 22, 2020
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Harley Ray
Jun 30, 2020
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Judy K.
Oct 14, 2019
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Ga D.
Sep 16, 2019
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Nope. Nope. Nope.... Stole our earnest money... Mr Hodges is extremely unorganized, not very knowledgeable, technology illiterate AND flat out unethical. Within 2 months of retaining his services, our family realized we were a bad fit for Mr Hodges' services (he rarely if ever returned phone calls or emails), and we asked that our earnest money be returned. It was at that point (when we asked for our remaining retainer money back) Mr Hodges created, fabricated and backdated all sort of BOGUS CLIENT BILLING HOURS (line items stating "receipt and review of ...") so that he could justify
Lisa C.
Feb 08, 2019
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This lawyer was very rude to me this morning when I called him about refund of earnest money on a house I backed out of for the seller not making the repairs. He said a refund of $1000 is not enough money, Lithonia, GA is too far from him (he's only 20 min away in Atlamta), and good luck to you. He hung up the phone right after and that was rude. I do not recommend this lawyer. No class.
Fay B.
Jun 27, 2018
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I hired Hodges in an estate matter. He didn't seem to know the answer to any of my questions, asked the lady in Probate Court and then turned to me to respond as the papers were filed. He made such a mess he didn't communicate to me the problems created. I had to fire him and hire another attorney to find out what was going on. He would not return my calls or talk to me when I did happen to catch him in the office. I reported him but was told poor representation is not handled by the Bar Association.
I would not recommend him for anything.
I would not recommend him for anything.
Jim G.
Jul 18, 2016
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I would NOT recommend Russell Hodges. I paid him to take care of a very simple traffic violation. He didn't even show up at the first court date so I had to reschedule. Then he showed up an hour late after I tracked him down. Then in follow up items I literally made more than two dozen calls to him without a response. Through his assistant he assured me he would take care of the follow up required three times but never did. He answered the phone once when I called and told me to call him on Saturday and when I called of course no answer. I wouldn't hire him to cut my lawn. I have
George C.
Jul 30, 2012
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As my wife and I have arrived at the magic midpoint in the sixth decade of our lives, we decided to properly arrange our estate matters so as to step around the minefields of probate law, estate taxes, Medicaid qualification, succession of heirs, and creation and management of trusts. I know, it doesn't sound like any fun at all, but, having seen several inheritance fights and probate messes, things like this ought to be done well in advance. Russell Hodges is a kind, helpful, creative, and attentive advocate, well versed in Elder Law. Sit with him and see for yourself. We are so happy to
