Atty. Charles T. Staples
Chuck Staples grew up in Auburn, Alabama, where he was educated in the local public schools. He received his Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University in 1967 and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude , in 1971 from the University of Georgia, where he was on the Georgia Law Review and was admitted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Charles T. Staples is an Of Counsel based in Columbus, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Georgia U. S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U. S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (1971). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1971) and Washington & Lee University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Columbus Bar Association •Columbus, Georgia Pension Fund: Employer's Board of Trustees Member (former) •Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education: Trustee (former) •Girls, Inc, of Columbus: Advisory Board Member •The Brookstone School, Inc, and former, : Board of Trustees, Chairman. Serands clients in Columbus, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chuck Staples grew up in Auburn, Alabama, where he was educated in the local public schools
- He received his Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University in 1967 and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 1971 from the University of Georgia, where he was on the Georgia Law Review and was admitted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa
- Chuck has been with the firm since 1971
- His areas of practice include corporate and business organizations and related areas, entity selection/formation, estate planning, and probate
- He provides estate and tax planning advice for individuals, including the preparation of wills, trusts, family partnerships, and various charitable planning techniques
- Chuck also represents small and family-owned businesses as well as a number of physician groups
- He advises these clients on the best form of entity from a tax, liability, and operational standpoint
- entity formation
- and continued representation on matters such as buy-sell agreements, contracts, leases, real estate transactions, commercial financing, retirement plans, and other matters related to the operation of a business
- Outside of the law practice, Chuck has been active in civic activities and serving as President of the Columbus Lawyers Club, Chairman of The Brookstone School Board of Trustees, President of Girls, Inc. of Columbus, President of Big Eddy Club, and on several charitable and civic boards
- Recognition •Top Lawyers, Trusts & Estates, GaBiz Magazine, 2026 •The Best Lawyers in America , Trusts and Estates
- Best Lawyers
- 2006-2026 •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell •Lawyer of the Year, Trusts and Estates, Columbus, GA
- Best Lawyers
- 2019 In the Press 27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine January 29, 2026 Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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