Knowing and understanding history is important, especially when that history affects you and your practice. Georgia Bar members helped create the practice we know as Construction Law, and that practice helped build the skyline of Atlanta and other cities around the globe.  The Construction Law Section, working with our law firm sponsors, are committed to telling the story of Georgia lawyers making history. 

We interviewed some of the pioneers in construction law in Atlanta: Kent Smith, John Hinchey, Jim Groton, and Fielder Martin. We recorded each of their  unique perspectives and memories of how this practice of law began and continues to grow.  We honor these pioneers by making their stories available to you.

Please take a few minutes to watch “Building the South” – a short  history of construction law in Georgia in the words of those who lived it.

More to Come:

Visit our website again soon for the full interviews of Kent Smith, John Hinchey, Jim Groton, and Fielder Martin. Feel free to click on names below to read more about our video participants.

Kent Smith Click here to watch the full interview.

John Hinchey Click here to watch full interview.

Jim Groton Click here to watch the full interview.

Fielder Martin Click here to watch the full interview.

If you would like to see the full interview of the group discussion, please click here.