Ross Schell

Ross Schell is a Georgia attorney with decades of experience in commercial real estate and timberland law. He advises buyers, sellers, and lenders on complex property transactions across the state. His work at Adams, Hemingway, Wilson & Rutledge, LLC includes contract negotiation, document drafting, title review, and closing management in real estate law. Known for practical guidance and careful attention to detail, Ross helps clients move transactions forward efficiently while reducing legal risk and protecting long-term business and property interests for growing companies and investors throughout diverse real estate markets statewide.

Ross earned a B.S. in Political Science from Georgia Southern University, building a strong foundation in government and policy analysis. He went on to receive his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, where he developed practical legal skills. This academic background prepared him for a career focused on real estate law, transactional strategy, and effective representation in high-value commercial and land-based matters, supporting complex negotiations and compliant real estate transactions across regulated markets.

Ross has worked in private practice, municipal courts, and large law firms, giving him a broad view of real estate law throughout his career. He has guided clients through the closing of commercial, agricultural, forest, and recreational properties across the Southeast. By conducting due diligence, resolving title issues, and coordinating with lenders and insurers, he helps clients complete transactions with clarity, confidence, and compliance with Georgia law while supporting long-term development goals for businesses, landowners, and financial institutions involved in complex property matters.

Ross practices law that centers on commercial real estate and timberland transactions, including lender representation and title insurance matters. As a long-time agent for First American Title Insurance Company, he supports secure and insurable closings statewide.

Ross Schell has clients who rely on his ability to identify risks early, draft clear documents, and deliver reliable legal solutions. He provides legal support that protects investments, supports growth, and ensures smooth property transfers in demanding legal environments for commercial developers, lenders, and land-focused businesses operating throughout Georgia in regulated transactional settings statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Adams Hemingway Wilson Rutledge LLC
• Member, State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Law Section
• Member, Macon Bar Association
• Member, Georgia Forestry Association
• Member, Community Bankers Association of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia Southern University
  Bachelor of Science

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