Attorney Profiles: George W. Mize, Jr.

George Mize was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1983. He is a native of Columbus, Georgia, was educated in its local public schools, received his B.S. degree, with highest honors, from Auburn University in 1980 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1983. At Auburn, George was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. While in law school, he competed on the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team and served on the Moot Court Board.

George’s areas of concentration include real estate, commercial lending, business and corporate law, and franchising. George represents numerous small, family and professional businesses, as well as several local banks and lending institutions.

In the area of franchising, George has extensive experience representing a large regional franchisor on issues involving several hundred franchisees. George has also consulted with numerous individual franchisees.

George’s activities outside of the practice of law are focused primarily on his church, St. Luke United Methodist Church, serving as the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, a member of its Early Learning Center Board, and a member of its Administrative Board. In addition, George has served on or participated in numerous civic and charitable organizations and activities.