ABOUT
Meet Danny
Four decades of steady, practical counsel for individuals, families, and businesses across South Georgia.
Danny Studstill has served clients across South Georgia for more than four decades. Based in Nashville, Georgia, he provides experienced legal counsel to individuals, families, and businesses throughout the surrounding communities. Known for his steady approach and practical advice, Danny works closely with clients to understand their needs and provide clear guidance on important legal matters.
A native of Lakeland, Georgia, Danny graduated as salutatorian of his class at Lanier County High School in 1971. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Valdosta State College (now Valdosta State University) and received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta in 1980.
Danny has practiced law in Nashville, Georgia for more than four decades, serving clients throughout South Georgia including Tifton, Homerville, Pearson, Lakeland, Alapaha, Fitzgerald, and the surrounding communities.
Danny and his wife, Janet, have two sons, Chase and Justin, and six grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and fishing with his grandchildren, and remains active in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit Bar Association and Flat Creek Baptist Church.
CREDENTIALS
Education & standing
Education
Juris Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude), 1980
Woodrow Wilson College of Law
Law Review 1978 - 1980
B.S., Criminal Justice, 1975
Valdosta State College
Professional &
Bar Association Memberships
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State Bar of Georgia (1980 - present)
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (1982 - present)
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Alapaha Judicial Circuit Bar Association (1982 - present)
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United States Supreme Court Bar
Professional Recognition
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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubble
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Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
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10.0/10.0 Superb Rated, AVVO
Jurisdictions
Admitted to Practice
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State Bar of Georgia, 1980
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Georgia Court of Appeals, 1980
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Supreme Court of Georgia, 1980
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia 1980
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United States Supreme Court, 2015
OUR STAFF
The team behind every client
Danny is supported by an experienced and dedicated staff who help ensure each matter is handled with attentive, efficient service — coordinating transactions, managing documentation, and keeping clients informed from initial contact through resolution.
PARALEGAL/OFFICE MGR.
Debora Surface
Debora, a seasoned paralegal with over 25 years at the firm, keeps the office running smoothly by keeping every case on track. Her background in escrow services and sharp attention to detail helps ensure real estate transactions and other legal matters are handled efficiently and with care.
PARALEGAL
Sarah Foss
Sarah has worked with the practice since 2007, and brings nearly two decades of experience in real estate closings, along with a Bachelor's in Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies from Valdosta State University and hands-on escrow expertise.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Cheyenne Eshleman
With eight years at the practice, Cheyenne brings hands-on experience across closings and estate work, alongside day-to-day case management and client communication — helping things run smoothly from the first call to the closing table.
RECEPTIONIST/LEGAL ASST.
Tina DeCosta
Tina's voice is often the first one clients hear when they call the office. She also lends a hand with legal assistant duties, helping keep client files and day-to-day office work on track.