George W. “Chip” Brown III

Attorney George W. “Chip” Brown III is an Athens residential and commercial real estate transactions lawyer at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard and Ashley, P.C. At the firm, Chip handles a variety of legal matters from home purchases and refinances to more complex commercial closings. He lives by the philosophy that, while real estate purchases are often the largest investments people will make, they don’t need to be overwhelming and frightening. Instead, Chip helps clients understand the process of purchasing, selling, or refinancing real estate while making the legal side of the process fun and enjoyable. He believes that a client who is confident that the transaction is handled thoroughly and correctly will have a more enjoyable experience overall.

Chip grew up in Gainesville, Georgia with a father who was an attorney and judge. After graduating from Furman University, he attended the University of Georgia School of Law and fell in love with Athens. He remains active in the community, serving on the board of directors for the Athens Area Boys & Girls Club. He and his wife have also founded and run ReDux Equine Rescue, Inc., a non-profit horse rescue. In addition to pro bono work, he has also served on several boards for community non-profits and has coached Little League basketball and soccer.

Chip’s legal practice has earned him several awards. In 2008, he was awarded the Athens Area Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year Award, and, in 2011 and 2013, he received the Women’s Council of Realtors Affiliate of the Year Award. He was also recognized as the Athens Banner-Herald 2009-2014 “Best Attorney,” after which the organization retired the award. Once re-established in 2018 and 2019, Chip was again recognized as “Best Attorney” before the format was changed to recognize only family and criminal attorneys.

With every unique situation, Chip offers extreme attention to detail while also maintaining a joyful, positive attitude during straightforward and stressful transactions. He believes in helping his clients obtain a level of confidence and understanding that can help them both in the present and in the future.

Chip and his wife, once a mortgage lender, live on a farm just outside of Athens. Chip stays busy after work and on weekends tending to their farm and helping his wife with their horses as well as the rescue. When he can slip away from the “zoo,” he enjoys foreign travel, having visited 5 continents and over 30 countries. He also enjoys horseback riding, cycling, yoga and relaxing on the beach in the South Carolina low country.