Ernest L. Beaton

Ernest L. Chip Beaton IV joins HBSBRUNSWICK, GA - - Hall, Booth, Smith (HBS) is proud to welcome E. Chip Benton as a new associate in the Brunswick office. Prior to joining HBS, Mr. Benton was an associate for a mid-sized Atlanta law firm. Mr. Benton received a B. S. in Business Administration from Jacksonville University in 2005. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2008. In addition to his academic success, Mr. Benton served as articles editor for the Journal of International and Comparative Law. Mr. Benton practices in the areas of construction litigation, commercial litigation, workers compensation defense, and general liability defense. His outstanding expertise in these fields will contribute greatly to the already outstanding work done by the Brunswick office. HBS is pleased that Mr. Benton will be lending his experience and knowledge to this growing office. Hall Booth Smith, P. C. currently has eight regional offices in Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The firm has recently opened its first international office in Tbilisi, Georgia. HBS continues to grow and expand in order to better serve its clients. Mr. Benton is another reminder of the firms continuing commitment to hiring accomplished and capable attorneys that can provide first-class legal services to their clients.