Benjamin F. McElreath

Partner — Hull Barrett, PC · Evans, Georgia

Biography

Ben’s practice focuses primarily on real estate matters and commercial transactions in Evans, Georgia.

His practice concentrates on representing corporate, banking, and individual clients in transactions such as real estate closings; lease and contract negotiation; and drafting collections and foreclosures. His experience includes: representing hotel developers in the acquisition, financing and refinancing of properties in various transactions in excess of $100,000,000 over the last 15 years; representing small city government in Georgia successfully in two separate election dispute cases before the Georgia Supreme Court; representing lenders and financial institutions in all matters related to commercial and residential transactions; representing developers, contractors and subcontractors in the areas of land acquisition, financing, land development, land use and zoning, eminent domain and condemnation, property division, residential covenants, lots sales, and construction liens; representing individuals in all aspects of probate matters; and representing individuals in will preparation and estate planning (Hull Barrett).

Practice Areas

  • Business Formation & Start Ups
  • Commercial Acquisitions, Development and Leasing
  • Construction and Building
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Residential Development
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Wills and Trusts (Hull Barrett)

Education

  • University of Georgia, B.A. (1974)
  • Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D. (1977) (Hull Barrett)

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Georgia (Hull Barrett)

Court Admissions

  • Georgia Supreme Court (Hull Barrett)

Professional Memberships

  • Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church Foundation (Chairman)
  • Rotary Club of Augusta
  • Heart & Sole, Inc. (Board Member)
  • Westover Memorial Cemetery (Board Member)
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • YMCA of Greater Augusta (Past Board of Directors, Past Chairman of the Board, 1997)
  • Georgia-Carolina Boy Scout Council (Board Past Member, 1992)
  • Augusta Bar Association (Past Secretary)
  • Young Lawyers of Augusta (Past President)
  • Family Promise of Augusta (Past Board Member) (Hull Barrett)

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Lawyers in America (Hull Barrett)

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