Lawson & Reid, LLC is a Southwest Georgia law firm with World-Class Lawyers and Small-Town Values.
12/22/2025
🎄 Holiday Office Hours 🎄
Our office will be closed from Wednesday, December 23rd through Friday, December 26th.
We wish all of our clients, colleagues, and friends a Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and time spent with loved ones.
03/19/2025
Lawson & Reid, LLC, recently presented the Innovation Award to Fernando and Margarita Mendez of Marview Farms at the Cordele – Crisp Chamber of Commerce’s annual Farmers Appreciation Dinner. Crisp County High School FFA member Ryan Kelly assisted in the presentation. Our firm is grateful for the farmers and agricultural businesses we represent.
12/26/2024
Lawson & Reid, LLC Christmas Party 2024.
10/24/2024
Thank you for awarding our firm the Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Law Practice by the Cordele Dispatch.
We appreciate the opportunity given to us by each client to represent them.
07/12/2024
Several changes with regard to Georgia landlord-tenant law became effective July 1, 2024. One of the new provisions states that landlords cannot demand or receive a security deposit in an amount that exceeds the equivalent of two months’ rent. Also, landlords must provide three days’ notice before filing a dispossessory for eviction due to non-payment. If you need assistance navigating these changes, our business attorneys can guide you with their legal expertise and practical insights.
07/10/2024
We are pleased to announce that on Monday, July 8, 2024, our associate attorney, Thomas Barnes, was sworn-in as Assistant Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of the City of Unadilla. Mr. Barnes will assist in providing representation for the City of Unadilla in matters pertaining to violations of the City’s ordinances and state offenses within the jurisdiction of the municipal court as allowed by Georgia law.
05/13/2024
Congratulations to our associate, Thomas N. Barnes, who was sworn in on Thursday, May 9th, as a member of the State Bar of Georgia. We are proud to have him on our legal team.
01/18/2024
Attorney Spotlight.
Terry Long’s practice with our firm focuses on litigation, government law, employment law, and collections. She is familiar with the unique challenges that must be navigated by businesses and governments whether in litigation or transactional matters, having served as in-house counsel for various departments of the State of Georgia. She also has extensive experience in human resources counseling and employment law defense. As a former Assistant Attorney General, Ms. Long represented public safety agencies such as the Georgia State Patrol, superior court judges, district attorneys, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Corrections.
08/25/2023
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUALS
Personnel policies and procedures establish an employer’s expectations and rules for employee conduct, discipline, benefits, and other critical areas. The laws referenced in policies and procedures manuals are modified from time to time by the courts and legislatures. If your company does not update its policies and procedures annually, it may not be in full legal compliance. It is also important for all of the provisions in your manual to be consistent throughout. If you need assistance preparing or revising your personnel policies and procedures, contact our firm to speak with an employment law attorney.
06/28/2023
Eleven years ago, Lawson & Reid, LLC was founded by Rick Lawson and Kimberly Reid with a mission of providing sterling legal services to local businesses, governments, and individuals. Rick and Kimberly built the firm on the foundation of their small town values and commitment to the community. In 2018, the firm added a partner becoming Lawson, Reid & Dean, LLC. Rick and Kimberly are now returning to their original practice as Lawson & Reid, LLC with continued dedication to providing world-class legal services. Their team’s practice areas will include, among others, a wide variety of litigation, business law, government law, real estate, estate planning and probate, and employment law.
Lawson & Reid, LLC may be reached at (229) 273-4040 and is presently located at 602 East 16th Avenue, Suite D in Cordele. The firm’s email addresses and website (lawsonreidlaw.com) will remain the same.
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Lawson, Reid, & Dean, LLC is a full service law firm in South Georgia with knowledge and experience rivaling prestigious Atlanta firms. There is no need to leave your backyard to find world class lawyers. Our attorneys' academic records and accomplishments reflect their aptitude for understanding complex legal issues.
Our attorneys are committed to maintaining the hometown values that reflect their roots in Southwest Georgia. The leadership and heritage of our partners have enriched the firm's relationships with its clients, the local courts, businesses, and governments. The firm's legal team is built upon the foundation of small town values.
Our unparalleled service reflects our collective talent and the fact that we measure our success by your satisfaction. We provide services to the entire community, including local businesses, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Our goal is to exceed the evolving needs of our clients in the most effective and cost efficient manner.
Many law firms fail to provide personalized service, and often their clients only speak to a lawyer a handful of times over the course of their case. Not at Lawson, Reid, & Dean, LLC. Our attorneys understand the importance of speaking with every potential client before taking a case, providing regular and frequent updates to clients, and being readily available to answer any questions or concerns. Our focus is on building relationships with our clients so we can provide full legal representation through each step of their lives.
Experienced in a Variety of Practice Areas
Our attorneys are highly trained in a variety of practice areas. Our legal team has experience negotiating and executing complex business and real estate transactions, advising businesses and governmental entities on their evolving legal issues, and protecting the rights of those injured in auto accidents or at work.
We regularly work with business owners, home buyers and sellers, government officials, injured people, and others in the community.
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