Smith, Welch,
Webb & White
Who we are
Dedicated to serving clients across Georgia, Smith, Welch, Webb & White is one of the largest, most respected law firms in the state. With offices in McDonough, Stockbridge, Jackson, Barnesville, Peachtree City, and Griffin, our law firm provides a lifetime of legal services and representation to a variety of clients, including individuals, small businesses, municipalities, and local government agencies.
About Us
Why Choose Smith, Welch, Webb & White
One of life’s only certainties is that it can be filled with moments of uncertainty. It is almost inevitable that, at some point in your life, you will need the consultation and representation of an attorney to help you overcome some sort of legal hurdle. For more than a century, the attorneys of Smith, Welch, Webb & White have been part of a trusted practice that guides clients through their milestone legal issues and supports the lives, livelihoods, and cornerstones of our community.
As the largest, most experienced firm south of Atlanta, Smith, Welch, Webb & White represents individuals, small businesses, cities, municipalities, boards of education, and other governmental entities throughout the region. Our dedicated team includes more than 65 attorneys and support staff in six offices throughout Georgia’s Henry County, Butts County, Lamar County, Fayette County, and Spalding County. We tirelessly support each client’s interests through unmatched expertise and experience in a broad array of practice areas.
Where we came from
Rooted in Service for More Than a Century
The firm can trace its heritage back to 1890, when E.M. Smith began his law practice in McDonough, Georgia. His son, Ernest M. Smith, followed in his father’s footsteps, and in 1970, Mr. Smith hired A.J. “Buddy” Welch, Jr. as an associate. Since then, Buddy has led multiple firms in the Henry County area, and most recently collaborated with John Webb, Will White, and Andy Welch to form Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC on May 16, 2011. Through a combination of unrelenting hard work, zealous advocacy, and, when necessary, temperate counsel, the firm has developed an outstanding reputation throughout the state.
Other attorneys and personnel have served non-profit charities such as the Haven House in Henry County, Clayton County Association Against Family Violence, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, United Way, and Southern Regional Hospital. Attorneys at the firm regularly serve as volunteer coaches for local High School Mock Trial Teams, and the firm’s attorneys regularly accept leadership positions in several local churches as well as the Henry County Bar Association. In addition to these specific efforts made by the partners of Smith, Welch, Webb & White, countless other attorneys within the firm and support staff are also consistently involved in community outreach.
Our Managing Partners
Committed to Serving Our Communities
Andrew J. Welch III
Managing Partner
John P. Webb
Managing Partner
John P. Webb has served on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia, representing the Flint Judicial Circuit (Henry County). Mr. Webb also serves on the Board of Directors for the Hands of Hope Clinic, and has served as the Finance and Stewardship Guide at Wesley Way U.M.C. where he was a founding member.
William A. White
Managing Partner
Will White assisted in the formation of the first Ola High School Mock Trial Team, volunteered to coach the team, and coaches baseball in the Locust Grove Recreational Department.
Smith, Welch, Webb & White in the Community
Smith, Welch, Webb & White in the Community
We’re putting the spotlight on Smith, Welch, Webb & White partner Megan Murren Rittle and her work as a staff member of the Georgia High School Mock Trial Law Academy.
On Saturday, March 2, teams from around the state faced off in the District Mock Trial Competition at the Henry County Judicial Center. Megan has been instrumental in making this event happen, and our attorneys Susana Gude-Rodriguez and Samantha Wicker also serve as coaches for one of our local Henry County teams.
Smith, Welch, Webb & White in the Community
Our own John Webb is a man of many talents!
🌟 He’s one of Smith, Welch, Webb & White’s managing partners.
🌟 An experienced criminal and civil prosecutor.
🌟 A leader of our Personal Injury division – Southside Injury Attorneys.
🌟 And he just added the esteemed title of “Mystery Reader” to his impressive resume.
Enjoy a picture of John Webb reading to his wife’s kindergarten class at Ola Elementary School.
