Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe, LLP - Savannah, GA
Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg and Shawe, LLP is a historic full-service law firm headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. Established in 1961, the firm brings more than six decades of distinguished counsel in commercial real estate, corporate law, civil litigation, municipal law, and estate administration across Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Over Sixty Years of Legal Leadership in Savannah and the Lowcountry
For more than six decades, Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg and Shawe, LLP has stood as an institutional pillar of the legal and commercial communities in Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Situated in Savannah's historic district directly across from Wright Square on East State Street, the firm combines deep regional heritage with multi-jurisdictional reach, operating regional offices in Bluffton, Richmond Hill, and Pooler. Founded in 1961, the firm features a team of nineteen accomplished attorneys who uphold the highest ethical standards, holding Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV Preeminent rating. Firm partners have served as counsel to the City of Savannah, State Representatives, Chatham County judges, and presidents of the Savannah Bar Association, ensuring that clients benefit from unparalleled institutional knowledge and trial authority.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Businesses, Municipalities, and Families
Clients who need to find an attorney equipped to manage high-stakes commercial transactions, complex civil litigation, or multigenerational estate matters rely on the firm's broad legal capabilities:
- Commercial and Residential Real Estate: Advising developers, institutional lenders, and buyers on large-scale developments, title examinations, closings, zoning regulations, and commercial leases.
- Business Law and Small Business Lending: Assisting enterprises with company formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and specialized Small Business Administration lending compliance.
- Probate, Trusts, and Estate Administration: Crafting protective wills and trusts, navigating probate court proceedings, and resolving contested estate disputes and guardianships.
- Civil Litigation and Trial Advocacy: Litigating complex commercial contract breaches, partnership disagreements, construction defect claims, and property rights battles.
- Municipal and Public Corporation Law: Providing dedicated legal counsel to local governmental bodies, regional authorities, and educational entities on regulatory compliance and governance.
- Creditor Advocacy in Bankruptcy: Protecting the rights of secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions, and commercial landlords in bankruptcy proceedings.
- Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Facilitating court-approved mediation sessions led by certified neutral mediators to achieve cost-effective conflict resolutions.
Institutional Insight and Relentless Advocacy
Navigating significant commercial projects and high-value disputes requires a sophisticated understanding of local regulations and business dynamics. From structuring complex real estate ventures to resolving high-exposure commercial litigation, the firm prepares every matter with meticulous thoroughness. When transactional deadlines loom or sudden commercial disputes threaten company assets, executives and landowners often need a lawyer urgently to safeguard their rights and prevent contractual forfeitures before regional courts.
Multi-Generational Trust and Responsive Legal Solutions
When clients choose to hire an attorney at Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg and Shawe, LLP, they gain access to a multidisciplinary bench of experienced counselors who have advised multiple generations of Georgia and Lowcountry families and enterprises. Combining timeless legal principles with contemporary dispute resolution methods, the firm delivers responsive and principled advocacy. Contact the historic Wright Square office in Savannah today to schedule a legal consultation and secure experienced legal counsel for your personal or commercial needs.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District (Downtown Savannah), directly across from the beautiful Wright Square.
Building Location
This is a beautifully restored, historic three-story brick commercial building (combined with an adjacent two-story structure). It is located near the Savannah Post Office and is easily spotted directly across from Wright Square.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the nearby Whitaker Street Garage, an underground public parking garage. There are also several public surface parking lots and street-side parking options around the square.
Public Transit
Served by Chatham Area Transit Route dot Shuttle (Forsyth Loop); nearest stop is at dot.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance and ground-floor lobby on E State St. Since the firm occupies the entire multi-story building, receptionist staff in the lobby will direct you to the appropriate meeting room or office.