Lawyering Upward

Steve has been a member of Fulcher Hagler’s business, estates, and tax group since he joined the firm in 2011. His practice areas include estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care powers, elder law, tax planning, asset protection, family partnerships), estate administration and probate matters (including guardianships and conservatorships), business organizations (LLCs, partnerships, corporations), nonprofit and charitable organizations, business succession planning, business sales and acquisitions, and property matters (including leases, commercial real estate closings, and secured lending transactions).

Mark Shaefer is an Augusta native and is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Alabama.  His legal career is a fusion of scientific insight, advocacy, and trial experience and stands as a testament to versatility as an asset in the practice of law.  He joined as counsel for Fulcher Hagler in October 2023.

Nicole DeLoach has committed to upholding liberty and justice throughout her journey to becoming an attorney and is now committed to such for her clients in her role as an associate with Fulcher Hagler’s litigation team. Nicole began her path to litigation when she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a young adult, where she first developed her passion for honor, courage and commitment. After suffering an unfortunate injury that eventually led to her honorable discharge, Nicole set out on a journey to find a new way to serve her country and defend the ideals of our constitution.

Dora Hogg’s primary practice area is employment law, representing employers.  Her experience in employment matters includes responding to charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, drafting policy manuals, counseling employers on discipline and terminations, drafting severance and release agreements, providing advice regarding compliance with federal and state law provisions including Title VII, American With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act; and representing employers in employment litigation matters.  In addition to employment law, she also practices railroad law.