Ross S. Schell

Of Counsel

Phone

478.749.9927

Phone2

478.742.4280

Fax

478.742.8720

Location

Macon

Email / vCard

Biography

Ross Schell was born and raised in Eastman, Georgia.  After earning a B.S. in Political Science at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, Ross attended Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University. After graduation from law school in 1995, he opened a General Civil Practice Firm in Eastman, Georgia where he also served as the Municipal Court Judge for the cities of Eastman, McRae and Milan, Georgia, as well as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Support/Recovery in the Oconee Judicial Circuit. In 1999, he relocated his practice to Macon where he joined a small firm which specialized in residential real estate closings. In 2002, Ross joined the Macon law firm of Martin Snow LLP where he became a Partner in the firm’s real estate department in 2006. He joined James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP in 2012.

Ross’ practice is primarily devoted to real estate law, including contract negotiation and drafting; lender representation, loan document review and preparation; title examination and title insurance; and drafting of closing documents. He performs real estate closings including commercial, agricultural, forest and recreational property, including large multi-state timberland transactions. 

Ross and his wife, Rachael, also a graduate of Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, were married in October of 1996 and have two daughters, Holland and Harper, who both attend Stratford Academy in Macon. The family attends Vineville United Methodist Church.

Practice Areas

Professional Organizations/Activities

  • State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Law Section
  • Macon Bar Association, Member
  • Vineville United Methodist Church, Member
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Georgia Alpha Chapter, Alumnus; Former House Corporation President
  • Stratford Interested Parents Association
  • Idle Hour Country Club, Member

Education

  • Georgia Southern University (B.S., 1992)
  • Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University (J.D., 1995)

Admitted

  • Georgia, 1995

Administrative/Legal Assistant Contact

Name: Lisa Morgan
Title: Legal Assistant
Phone: 478.749.9934

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LinkedIn POSTS

JBBG is proud to announce that James F. Banter has joined the firm’s Financial Institution and Commercial Litigation practice groups as an Associate. James focuses his legal practice on banking and commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining James Bates, James clerked for Federal Magistrate Judge Charles Weigle, serving in the United States District Court for the Middle District Georgia. James is originally from Fort Valley, Georgia. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from Asbury University, graduating cum laude in 2013. Thereafter, he moved to Macon to attend the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2016, also graduating cum laude. While at Mercer Law School, James was involved in the Student Bar Association, serving as student body president. James also served as the Lead Articles Editor for the Mercer Law Review, and as president of the Business and Tax Law Society. James currently serves in his community by volunteering at The Methodist Home for Children & Youth in Macon, and by serving as a representative for the Attorney General’s Legal Food Frenzy.

05 Oct 2018

JBBG is proud to announce that Jonathan O. Nwiloh, Jr. has joined the firm’s Tax and Wealth Planning practice group as an Associate. Jonathan focuses his practice on estate and tax planning. He advises individuals, couples, and families on sophisticated estate planning strategies for minimizing tax liabilities. He also advises closely-held businesses on tax and business succession planning strategies as well as providing wealth transfer planning services for high net worth families and individuals. In addition, he advises clients on corporate matters such as entity formation, mergers and acquisitions and governance issues. Jonathan is originally from Conyers, Georgia. He earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia in 2011. He then received his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 2016 with a certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting. Jonathan continued his education by earning his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida in 2017.

02 Oct 2018

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