Real Estate Matters – Spring 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Edward Hudson has been elected as GSH Attorneys ‘ new Managing Partner, effective for a three-year term. Since our founding in 2021, the firm has seen tremendous growth, and Edward’s leadership will help guide us through this next chapter of success. Edward succeeds Vanessa Goggans, who has laid a strong foundation for the firm during her tenure. We are grateful for her leadership and are excited for the opportunity to build on her work as we continue to support our team, clients, and communities. Please join us in congratulating Edward and supporting him as we move forward together!

Mary Beth Bourbonnais
Columbus
Mary Beth brings extensive experience from hertime in the Army JAG Corps, where shepracticed in National Security Law, MilitaryJustice, and Administrative Law. A graduate ofWofford College and Penn State Law, she nowserves as an attorney at GSH while continuingher work as a Judge Advocate in the ArmyReserves. Mary Beth lives in Columbus with herhusband and two young daughters.

M. Scott Gazlay
Braselton
Scott specializes in residential real estate law atGSH. He holds a dual B.B.A. from the University ofGeorgia and a J.D. from John Marshall LawSchool. Scott lives in Flowery Branch with hiswife and four kids, enjoying family time, outdooradventures, and supporting the GeorgiaBulldogs.

Gillen Joachim
Kennesaw
Gillen is the managing attorney at GSH’s Kennesaw office, with a background in immigration, civil litigation, and transactional law. A graduate of the University of Mississippi and the University of Georgia School of Law, Gillen has specialized in real estate transactions since 2002. He lives in Marietta with his wife, Lauren, and their daughter, while their two sons are in college. In his free time, Gillen enjoys reading, traveling, and supporting his daughter’s volleyball games.

Scott Mills
Alpharetta
Scott Mills has over 25 years of experience in commercial and Residential Real Estate Law. He focuses on acquisitions, sales, loan closings,and title issues. A graduate of the University of Georgia and Mercer University, Scott previously ran a private practice. He is an active volunteer and football coach at King’s Ridge Christian School. Scott lives in Alpharetta with his wife, Jen, and their three children.

Amy Humes Norris
Columbus
Amy started her legal career in Atlanta,practicing insurance defense and later transitioning to real estate. In 2005, Amy moved back to Columbus and worked in trusts and estates as a trust officer at Synovus Trust Company and Raymond James Trust. She also holds a real estate sales license in Georgia and Alabama.

Vito Polera
Atlanta – Northside
Vito specializes in real estate, construction, and business law, advising clients on everything from residential transactions to solar farm deals. A “Double Gator” from the University of Florida, Vito holds multiple professional licenses and has worked with international clients. Outside of work, he enjoys reading Percy Jackson with his kids, crocheting, and playing video games. Vito lives in rural North Georgia with his family and two dogs.

Marianne Shaver
Suwanee
Marianne serves as Of Counsel in GSH’s Suwanee office, specializing in residential and commercial real estate law since 1994. A graduate of Lehigh University and Emory University, Marianne is a sought-after speaker at legal seminars and real estate training sessions. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and their two children, hiking, and reading historical fiction.