HunterMaclean

HunterMaclean is a historic business law firm with deep roots in coastal Georgia and a national reach that extends across the Southeast and throughout the United States. Founded in 1879, the firm has built a reputation for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation grounded in more than a century of continuous practice. From offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, the law firm serves companies and individuals navigating complex legal and business challenges in a constantly evolving marketplace.

HunterMaclean delivers personalized legal solutions shaped by careful listening, thorough preparation, and disciplined professional judgment. Every matter is approached with close attention to client priorities, confidentiality, and long-term objectives. The firm’s attorneys are known for providing clear, practical guidance, including advice that may be difficult but necessary to protect business interests and reduce risk. Strategic planning and proactive counsel allow clients to move forward with confidence while remaining compliant and well-positioned for growth.

HunterMaclean maintains extensive experience across a broad range of practice areas. These practice areas include business and commercial litigation, corporate and business planning, tax, real estate, transportation law, maritime law, information technology, and complex regulatory matters. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, banks, hospitals, professional service organizations, nonprofit corporations, industrial development authorities, and start-up ventures. Long-standing involvement in maritime law, including protection and indemnity matters, reflects the firm’s historic and ongoing role in serving regional and international maritime interests.

HunterMaclean is widely recognized within the legal profession and business community for quality and leadership. In 2026, 31 attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, and the firm earned sixteen first-tier rankings in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” edition. Attorneys have also been honored as Georgia Trend Legal Elite and recognized among Georgia’s most influential leaders, underscoring peer respect and consistent performance.

HunterMaclean remains firmly connected to the communities it serves through civic leadership, public service, and pro bono work. Attorneys have served as judges, legislators, mayors, Bar association presidents, and leaders of educational and nonprofit institutions. Membership in ALFA International and partnership with World Trade Center Savannah further enhance the firm’s ability to deliver high-quality, globally informed legal counsel while maintaining a strong local presence.