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Burrows Elijah Attorneys opens new Columbia County office, highlights estate-planning practice
Summary
Burrows Elijah Attorneys unveiled a new office in Columbia County with public meeting space, staff facilities and a 12-office bullpen; partners say the firm focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate.
Naina Mistry, community planner for Columbia County, led a brief tour of a newly completed office for Burrows Elijah Attorneys during a community-visit segment recorded for county communications.
The new one-story building, the firm says, combines traditional styling with modern touches and dedicated spaces for public meetings and staff. "When you come and speak with us, come see an attorney. You want to feel comfortable. That's what we've tried to do with this building," said Brandon Elijah, a partner at Burrows Elijah Attorneys.
The firm described its practice as focused on estate planning and probate work. "We're an estate-planning law firm. We focus on wills, trusts, powers of attorney," Elijah said, adding that the firm does not handle criminal or general real-estate work. He said the practice started in 2012, moved into a renovated house in 2017, and later built the current office to accommodate growth.
Elijah said designers and the firm sought to create a welcoming public entrance and meeting space where families feel comfortable discussing finances and family matters. He described a staff area at the rear of the building that provides natural light and a bullpen with 12 offices. "We try to have space where you can relax and feel calm and a place where you feel comfortable sharing these important things with your attorney," Elijah said.
The firm displayed local-themed artwork in public areas: enlarged vintage postcards from the Central Savannah River Area, including images of Broad Street, downtown Augusta, and the nearby lock and dam. The architect was identified in the recording as Macmillan Pass and Snipp and the contractor as Alan Bachelor.
Elijah also noted the firm uses the space for staff events; he said the office hosted a Christmas "casino night" for employees. For contact, Elijah provided the firm's website and phone number: burrowselijah.com and (706) 364-3764.
The brief on-site discussion was presented as a community spotlight rather than a formal government action; no votes or official county directions were recorded during the segment.
