James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Macon and Atlanta, announces the addition of attorney Bradley C. Skidmore, formerly with Cohen, Pollock, Merlin, Turner, P.C., to the firm’s Financial Institution and Real Estate practice group as a partner.

Bradley “Brad” has over 25 years of experience negotiating and litigating real estate and business transactions. With a breadth of knowledge in a variety of areas, Brad is able to help each client find the right approach or solution to fit their individual case. Prior to joining James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, Brad was a partner at Cohen, Pollock, Merlin, Turner, P.C. in Atlanta, Georgia. Brad earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1990, and his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Emory University in 1984. James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is excited to have the experience, knowledge, values, and commitment that Brad brings to the team.