Edwin S. Varner, Jr.

Edwin S. Varner, Jr. is a highly respected Georgia attorney with a long-standing legal career rooted in Houston County. With more than five decades of experience, he is known for sound judgment, practical counsel, and steady advocacy across a broad range of legal matters affecting individuals and businesses.

Edwin’s primary practice areas include family law, juvenile court matters, civil litigation, business law, and commercial real estate transactions. This diverse practice allows him to address complex legal issues with a comprehensive perspective while delivering strategic guidance tailored to each client’s specific circumstances and long-term objectives.

Edwin earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1966 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 1969. While at Mercer, he served on the Mercer Law Review’s Editorial Board.

Throughout his career, Edwin has practiced continuously in Houston County since 1970. He has been a partner in several law firms and, in January 2017, formed Varner & Peacock, LLC. His extensive courtroom and transactional experience reflects a deep understanding of both litigation strategy and negotiated solutions.

Edwin’s leadership within the legal profession includes service in multiple roles with the State Bar of Georgia. He has been a member of the Executive Counsel of the Younger Lawyers Section and served for several years on the State Bar’s Board of Governors, contributing to statewide legal governance and professional standards.

In addition to private practice, Edwin S. Varner, Jr. has served as Judge Pro Tem for the State Court of Houston County. His long record of professional leadership and civic involvement reflects a career dedicated to ethical practice, public service, and dependable legal representation grounded in experience and integrity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Varner & Peacock, LLC
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Younger Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Georgia
• president, Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce
• president, Houston County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia Tech
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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