Once again, Jones Cork, LLP has joined forces with Georgia Legal Food Frenzy to help fight hunger in our community! In recent months, food banks are receiving fewer food donations, which makes addressing these issues more challenging. By participating in this year’s Legal Food Frenzy, we’re doing something about this problem! Our effort to raise funds for Middle…
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Jones Cork is pleased to announce that Ryan Swanson has joined our firm as a senior attorney. Ms. Swanson has extensive experience representing various banks and lending institutions including negotiation and preparation of documentation for the purchase of bonds, secured lending transactions, structure investments, and syndicated loan transactions. She also has extensive experience in commercial leasing…
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Jones Cork is pleased to announce that Rhett Rycroft has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Rhett graduated from the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the School of Public and International Affairs. While at UGA, he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and…
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Jones Cork is pleased to announce that Benjamin (Ben) Claxton, Sr. has been named a Partner in our firm. Mr. Claxton joined Jones Cork, LLP in June of 2021 after practicing for six years in Mississippi. Mr. Claxton focuses his practice on general civil litigation, and has experience representing individuals, insurance companies, and businesses…
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Throughout the 1970’s, Jones Cork attorneys were frequently included on the guest list for the Capricorn Records Annual Barbeque & Summer Games, initially held at Phil Walden’s lake home, and later at (the former) Lakeside Park in Macon near Jeffersonville Road. Other notable guests included members of the Allman Brothers Band, Cher, Wet Willie, Georgia’s…
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This year marks our 150th anniversary as a practicing law firm in Macon. Not many companies, or law firms, can boast a long and rich legacy as we’ve enjoyed. So, you’ll forgive us if we take some time throughout this year to reflect on and remember our past. It’s only fitting that we start our…
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MACON, GA – The historic law firm, Jones Cork, is delighted to announce its 150th anniversary as a practicing law firm in Georgia. Jones Cork will mark the occasion over the year with a series of reflections and celebrations of their accomplishments throughout Macon and Georgia. Founded in 1872 by Isaac Hardeman and James H.…
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Please check out Middle Georgia Justice’s 2nd Annual “A Taste For Justice” virtual fundraising event and consider making a donation. Middle Georgia Justice strives to provide legal assistance for everyone in Middle Georgia who needs legal assistance but cannot afford it. Jones Cork is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the event and Partner…
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After 30 years of serving as the Chancellor of the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church – the legal advisor to the Bishop and the Annual Conference – Warren Plowden, currently of counsel at Jones Cork, is passing the gavel. Jones Cork Partner, Cater C. Thompson, who has served since 2015 as Associate…
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During the current Coronavirus Emergency, effective Monday, March 23, 2020 until further notice, the firm’s lobby and telephone switchboard operational hours have been reduced to 9:00 am until 5:00 pm (except during lunchtime from noon until 12:30 pm), and will be active Monday through Thursday only. At Jones Cork, we are dedicated to meeting our…
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