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Mr. Hargrove graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 2001.  He graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University Magna Cum Laude in 2004, finishing 4th in his Law School Class.  While at Mercer, Mr. Hargrove was a member of the Mercer Law Review, Moot Court Board, and the Brainerd Curie Honor Society.  Mr. Hargrove also obtained a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing.. Mr. Hargrove is licensed in the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, all Alabama State and Federal Courts and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  Mr. Hargrove was honored on the “Georgia Rising Stars” list in Atlanta Magazine/Law and Politics in 2015, 2014 and 2013, voted by his peers as one of Georgia’s best Civil Litigation Young Lawyers.. Mr. Hargrove began his legal career in private practice in Atlanta with the firm of King & Spalding, LLP.  Mr. Hargrove then made the decision to return to his hometown of Columbus, Georgia.  He joined the firm of Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford, P.C. where he practiced for ten years (six as a Partner) before joining the Finley Firm.  During his more than ten years in private practice, Mr. Hargrove has handled cases throughout the state and federal courts in Georgia and Alabama, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in Business Disputes, Contractual Disputes, Landlord/Tenant Disputes and Evictions, Construction Litigation, Copyright and Trademark Litigation, Banking Litigation, Workouts and Foreclosures.  Mr. Hargrove has tried numerous cases to verdict in Bench Trials, Jury Trials and Arbitrations and has obtained Summary Adjudication in his clients’ favor in a multitude of cases.. Mr. Hargrove is a member of and serves on the advisory board of MyChurch in Columbus, Georgia, and is the Chairman of the Board of Auburn Christian Fellowship, a Campus Ministry at Auburn University.  He and his wife Trisha have three children.  In his spare time, Mr. Hargrove enjoys both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

David Rayfield graduated with a B.A. from Rhodes College in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 2001. Following his graduation from the University of Alabama, David began his legal career by opening his own office with a law school classmate in Phenix City, Alabama. He enjoyed a general practice with an emphasis on civil litigation for his first five years of practice before being invited to join a regional firm based in Columbus, Georgia as a partner in 2006. There, David focused his practice on business litigation and representing individuals that had been injured, damaged or otherwise harmed by others. In July, 2015, David joined the law firm of Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, LLC as a partner to continue his emphasis on handling complex civil litigation matters. Licensed in both Alabama and Georgia, David is currently focused on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of areas, including commercial litigation, probate litigation, and negligence actions.. Beyond his litigation practice, David is also very active in the legal community, having served as President of the Columbus Bar Association (2019-20), Treasurer of the Columbus American Inns of Court (2016-20), President of the Chattahoochee Bar Association (2009-2010), President of the Russell County, Alabama Bar Association (2005-2006), President of the Columbus Trial Lawyers Association (2013-2015), and Vice-President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2nd Congressional District (2015-2016). David also co-chaired the launch of the Columbus American Inns of Court mentoring program in 2020, was instrumental in the 2019 restart of the Muscogee County Truancy Intervention Program (TIPs), and served as a mentor to numerous children through the TIPs program. He has also volunteered with the Muscogee County Legitimation Station and provided pro bono assistance to numerous veterans through his association with House of Heroes – Chattahoochee Valley Chapter.. Outside of the legal profession, David has served as a Trustee for the Muscogee County Library Foundation (2015-2018), a Board Member for the St. Luke Early Learning Center (2010-2018), and is a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Columbus. He is also a graduate of Leadership Georgia (2020-21) and served as a program chair in 2022.. David has made his home in Columbus, Georgia since 2004 and where he currently resides with his wife, Dr. Stuart Eddings Rayfield, President of Columbus State University, and their two daughters.

David Helmick's practice at Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan focuses on complex business disputes and personal injury matters, where he generally represents the injured party in car wrecks and other tort litigation. He has a wide range of experience that includes the defense of government officials in 1983 actions, real estate litigation, insurance and employment disputes (including Title VII lawsuits), and various health care matters. He represents both individuals and established businesses. A former prosecutor, David also maintains a concentration on criminal defense in Georgia and federal courts. He has obtained numerous successful outcomes, for instance, in federal criminal defense matters representing clients charged with violation of federal statutes, and also defending soldiers and civilians charged with committing offenses on post at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He likewise has experience in domestic relations dealing with high net worth divorce matters. Prior to joining Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, David was an Assistant District Attorney in the Muscogee County D.A.'s Office where he prosecuted major felonies, including murders, armed robberies, and complex thefts. As a felony prosecutor he successfully prosecuted a large number of jury trials as lead counsel and represented Georgia in eleven reported appellate opinions. David was also responsible for several capital appeals during this tenure, and assisted in the formation of the Muscogee County Adult Drug Court, which strives to rehabilitate individuals charged with drug related offenses.. David received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. David and his wife have a son and a daughter.

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Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.