Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.

08/28/2026

Fortson Bentley & Griffin PA is honored to receive the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month designation. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community by providing trusted legal services to individuals, families, and businesses throughout Athens and Northeast Georgia.

Congratulations to our August Small Business of the Month, Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin!

The oldest law firm in Athens, Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin, has been serving the legal needs of clients throughout Northeast Georgia since 1946. Their community involvement speaks volumes to their investment in Athens and we are proud to honor them with this recognition as they celebrate their 80th year!

01/25/2026

Due to hazardous weather conditions, Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. will be closed on Monday, January 26. The safety of our clients and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe.

01/23/2026

Kelly Etchells Named Partner at Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.

Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. is pleased to announce that Kelly Etchells has been named Partner. Kelly is a business litigation attorney who represents individuals and businesses of all sizes, with significant experience in product liability litigation and complex commercial disputes involving manufacturers. Her practice also focuses on breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret litigation, and other business tort matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Kelly clerked for a federal judge in Jacksonville, Florida, and practiced at large law firms in Atlanta, Georgia, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Kelly is glad to be back in Athens after earning both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two young daughters.