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On your side in Georgia with proven results

Whether you are dealing with a family law matter, having a loved one who was wrongfully killed, or a serious personal injury, our lawyers are here to protect your interests.

The Experience You Need On Your Side

The attorneys at Hotard & Hise have the experience in trials and negotiations to protect your interests if you are facing a serious legal matter. From our law office in Clarkesville, we represent individuals, families, and business owners throughout northern Georgia.

Whether you are going through a divorce, recovering from an accident, planning your estate, dealing with a business dispute, or facing another legal issue, we offer a consultation to get a clear understanding of your situation and your goals. Then we will develop a plan of action to help you get the results you need.

Our Practice Areas

Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else, we’ll help you get the compensation you need and deserve.

Family Law

Our lawyers will protect your interests in matters related to divorce and family law, including marital property division, child custody, and support.

Trial Lawyers Who Will See Your Case Through

Our goal is to get you in the best place you can be — and to do so quickly and efficiently. Our reputation as skilled trial lawyers allows us to resolve most legal matters before they reach a courtroom.

If your case needs to be tried to obtain a fair outcome, we are prepared to take it as far as it needs to go. 

Don’t Delay Seeking Legal Help

Meet Our Attorneys

Tricia L. Hise, T. Gabriel Hotard Jr., and Tara D. Simmons combine more than 50 years of trial experience in northern Georgia.

$35.8 Million Verdict

Our law firm won a $35.8 million-dollar verdict in the case of Melinda McCoy v. Creative Consulting, et al. Ms. McCoy was a Department of Family and Children Services employee who blew the whistle on Creative Consulting Inc., a drug testing company that wrongly tested families in Rabun County.