McRae Smith Peek Harman & Monroe, LLP

05/01/2026

Two recent jury trial successes! MSP is pleased to recognize Partner Lee Niedrach for two favorable results.

Lee defended a local contractor in a contract dispute brought by a dissatisfied homeowner. Pictures of the completed work and other evidence showed the jury that the contractor not only performed as required, but went above and beyond. The jury rejected the claims and awarded Lee’s client all of its attorneys’ fees.

This result follows a separate jury trial several months earlier, in which Lee successfully defended a homeowner against a neighboring landowner’s contamination claim.

MSP congratulates Lee on these results and his continued success in the courtroom.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to these two deserving recipients!

The Community Foundation for Greater Rome, in partnership with McRae, Smith, Peek (MSP), is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the MSP 125th Anniversary Scholarship Fund: The Michael D.

04/02/2026

We’re pleased to share two recent workers’ compensation resolutions by MSP Partner Rob Monroe, totaling $180,000 for injured workers.

In one case, Rob secured a $100,000 settlement for a manufacturer employee who tore his quad tendon on the job. The client underwent three surgeries and will have permanent work restrictions. Before Rob got involved, the insurer had offered approximately $30,000 to resolve the claim.

In another matter, Rob obtained an $80,000 settlement for a utility worker who injured her knee while working. She first underwent meniscus surgery and later required a total knee replacement.

02/19/2026

MSP is pleased to announce the election of Trey Newton as Partner at the firm, effective January 1, 2026.

Trey’s practice is wide-ranging. He enjoys helping families and businesses navigate estate planning, corporate planning, tax planning, special needs planning, and Medicaid planning, and he has experience with both routine and highly complex planning strategies. Trey also represents individuals and corporate entities in probate, corporate, tax, and property litigation.

Originally from Augusta, Trey came to Rome to attend Berry College, where he was a member of the inaugural football team and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Finance. After graduation, Trey earned his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 2020, graduating Cum Laude. While in law school, he gained valuable experience working with the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office and the school’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and he finished top of his class in both Torts and Contracts. Trey joined MSP in 2020 following a summer of clerking at the firm.

Trey and his wife, Megan, live in Rome with their three children. He teaches at Berry College, has been appointed as a deacon at First Presbyterian Church, and serves on the board of Haven Health Clinic for Women. He is also currently pursuing his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University.

Please join us in congratulating Trey on this well-deserved recognition.

02/13/2026

MSP is proud to celebrate 125 years of service by investing in the next generation of leaders in our community. In partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Rome, we’re now accepting applications for the MSP 125th Anniversary Scholarship Opportunity for 2026. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Floyd and Polk County who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. Apply until March 27, 2026. Details are available at cffgr.org/scholarship.

12/31/2025

Yesterday we celebrated the retirement of Wanda Milam at a luncheon hosted by the Coosa Country Club. Wanda dedicated more than 40 years of service to the firm, working alongside generations of attorneys and staff and playing an important role in MSP’s history. It was especially meaningful to gather past and present MSP colleagues to thank Wanda for her years of dedication and to celebrate her next chapter. Congratulations, Wanda!

12/02/2025

We’re pleased to share three recent workers’ compensation resolutions by MSP partner Rob Monroe, totaling nearly $300,000 in settlements for injured workers in our community.

In one case, Rob represented an employee of a local manufacturer who suffered traumatic amputations of three fingers on his dominant right hand. The claim resolved for $176,000.

Rob also represented a certified nursing assistant at a local nursing home who tore the meniscus in her knee. When her employer refused to allow her to work in a light‑duty position or otherwise accommodate her restrictions, she sustained a series of additional injuries on the job. That case settled for $65,000.

In a third matter, Rob obtained a $55,000 settlement for an employee of a flooring manufacturer who injured his shoulder and later required a total shoulder replacement.

These outcomes build on Rob’s recent workers’ compensation results we shared earlier this year and reflect MSP’s continued commitment to standing up for injured workers across Georgia.

10/17/2025

Beaming with pride!

This morning, MSP Partner Jule Peek had the special honor of moving for the admission of his daughter, Suzannah Sennett Peek, to practice law in the State of Georgia. The ceremony was held before Superior Court Judge Billy Sparks. Pictured here are Jule (far left) and Suzannah (center right) among other proud members of the Peek family.

Suzannah graduated with honors from Darlington School (2015), Belmont University (2019), and Georgia State University College of Law (2025). She has clerked with Huff Powell & Bailey in Atlanta and Sony Music in New York City, and recently passed the Georgia Bar Examination.

As Jule remarked to the Court, it was a moment filled with “great enthusiasm, pride, and a modicum of relief.”

Congratulations, Suzannah!

10/01/2025

MSP strongly supports Georgia Highlands College. Partner Andy Garner is chairman of the GHC Foundation board of trustees. He spoke at the Foundation’s recent annual gala, which raised $80,000 for student scholarships. Nearly 400 people attended and former Atlanta Brave Sid Bream delivered the keynote speech. Pictures left to right: Chris Jackson, Morgan Mathis, Andy Garner, and Kelsey Allred.

09/09/2025

MSP SETTLES 10 MORE NOISE NUISANCE CASES

MSP is pleased to announce the successful resolution of 10 nuisance lawsuits addressing noise and vibration disturbances allegedly caused by a privately owned power plant in northeast Georgia. Over the past few years, our litigation team, led by Partner Jason Sanker, represented local residents who suffered diminished property values and significant disruptions to their daily lives. The cases were hard-fought. Through extensive discovery and motion practice, we overcame the defendants’ efforts to have our clients’ claims thrown out of court.

We then negotiated confidential settlements that provide substantial, meaningful compensation to each homeowner. This resolution follows MSP’s earlier settlement of 24 related nuisance lawsuits, bringing the total number of successfully resolved cases to 34.

These results reflect our firm’s longstanding commitment to standing up for Georgia residents. We are honored to have helped our clients achieve justice.