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Othman Awad is an Associate Attorney at Sumner Deere, where he focuses his practice on insurance defense, automobile collisions, and diminished value and property damage claims.

Othman is a cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was a Presidential Scholar. He earned his J.D. cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law, where he was a member of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.

Kelsey Blume is an associate attorney with Sumner Deere whose practice focuses on civil litigation defense. She represents clients through all stages of litigation and is committed to providing practical, detail-oriented advocacy. Prior to concentrating on insurance coverage matters, Kelsey gained valuable litigation experience practicing family law.

Kelsey is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she received a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law, graduating with a certificate in Public Interest Law & Policy in 2023. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and dog.

Gini Lynn Jenkins is an Associate Attorney in the Savannah office of Sumner Deere. She has over twenty years of civil litigation experience, including premises liability, automobile accidents, workers' compensation claims, and other personal injury matters. After graduating cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gini Lynn began her career in civil litigation defense before moving to Georgia, where she spent over sixteen years representing individuals in personal injury actions. In 2024, before joining the firm, she returned to defense litigation as staff counsel for one of the nation's largest insurance companies.

In 2019, Gini Lynn was named to the Georgia Rising Stars® list. She was also named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Litigation — an invitation-only group composed of premier trial lawyers who meet stringent qualifications. Gini Lynn has significant trial experience, including serving on the trial team that obtained the largest premises liability verdict in Liberty County, Georgia at the time.

Alison Maher was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology. She graduated cum laude from Western New England University School of Law in 2011, where she served as a publishing editor for the Western New England Law Review. Following graduation, Alison gained significant trial experience handling divorce, custody, and other family law matters in the Philadelphia area through 2019.

Alison moved to Georgia and was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2019, after which she worked as an associate at a law firm in Savannah handling longshore workers' compensation, labor unions, wills, trusts and estates, and personal injury matters. In addition to the Georgia Bar, Alison is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

John Mark Montgomery is an associate attorney in the firm's civil litigation group. His practice focuses primarily on commercial transportation, automobile liability, general and premises liability, and various other commercial litigation matters.

John Mark attended the University of Georgia and obtained his bachelor's degree from the Terry College of Business with honors and an emphasis in supply chain management. During his time in Athens, John Mark was on the Dean's List, a member of the supply chain advisory board, and involved in the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

John Mark obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude, was President of the Business & Law Society, won the 2023 Intrastate Moot Court competition, received the CALI Award for Criminal Law, and was inducted into the Order of Barristers in 2024.

When he is not practicing law, John Mark enjoys travelling, playing golf, and attending UGA and Atlanta sporting events.

Neal Scott is Of Counsel with Sumner Deere, LLC. He has over 40 years of experience as a trial attorney and litigator in general liability defense, including personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents and occurrences of all types. Prior to joining Sumner Deere, Neal practiced with both private firms and in-house for major insurers, routinely handling serious and complex matters through resolution. He has tried more than 50 cases in courts throughout Georgia — state and federal — and has argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Neal is also a registered civil mediator, and uses his extensive experience to assist parties in resolving disputes through mediation rather than litigation.

Neal graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Economics and from Mercer University School of Law. He holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

A native Atlantan, Neal resides in Buckhead with his wife, Debra. He enjoys sports, live music, golf, and travel.

Kelly Tull is an Associate Attorney in the Savannah office of Sumner Deere, where she focuses on insurance defense. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English from the University of South Carolina and returned to earn her J.D. in 1997. Kelly practiced law in Newnan, Georgia from 1998 to 2002 in domestic, juvenile, and personal injury law, then suspended her Bar membership to spend time with her children. During that time, she worked at her children's schools and later served as a paralegal for Beverly O'Hearn. Kelly became licensed to practice law again in Georgia in 2018 and is a member of the Insurance Law section of the State Bar of Georgia.

John "Jack" Turner is an associate attorney with Sumner Deere. His practice focuses primarily on civil litigation. Jack earned his undergraduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology before obtaining his Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School, where he was a member of the Bill of Rights Journal. Jack is licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia. When not practicing law, Jack and his wife, Molly, enjoy cheering on Atlanta's sports teams and traveling.

Madison Voyles is an Associate Attorney in the Savannah office of Sumner Deere. Her practice focuses on civil litigation defense. She is an active member of the Savannah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division of the Savannah Bar, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, and the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association.

Madison graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Certificate in Legal Studies from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. She obtained her J.D. from Mercer University School of Law in 2023, graduating magna cum laude. While in law school, Madison was actively involved in the Association of Women Law Students, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, and the Academic Success Program, where she mentored first-year students. She was also a student member of the William A. Bootle Inn of Court.

Prior to joining the firm, Madison clerked with firms in Valdosta and Marietta, Georgia, gaining experience in civil litigation defense matters.

Jack is an associate on the firm's liability defense team. He represents defendants in an array of cases, such as automobile tort liability, premises liability, and personal liability for home owners.

Jack earned his J.D. from Mercer University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2025. While at Mercer, Jack was a member of the Mercer Advocacy Council's Negotiations Team and served as the co-chair for Mercer Student Bar Association's Community Outreach Committee. Jack was heavily involved in working with local Macon charities such as Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House and helped to spearhead Mercer's winning efforts in the Law School Legal Food Frenzy.

Before entering law school, Jack attended the University of South Carolina, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. After completing his undergraduate studies, Jack worked in recruiting and sales before making the jump to law school.

Jack is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice before the State Court of Georgia and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Jack is also active in the Georgia Young Lawyers' Division, serving as the Legal Food Frenzy Committee Co-Chair during the 2025–2026 term.

Outside of work, Jack spends his time cheering on the Gamecocks and Liverpool FC. He also enjoys fishing and spending time with friends while experiencing everything Atlanta has to offer.

Connell is an Associate Attorney in the Savannah office of Sumner Deere. Her practice focuses on civil litigation defense. Connell attended the University of Georgia, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and obtained her J.D. from Mercer University School of Law in 2004.

Following law school, Connell practiced at a large law firm in Savannah for several years, gaining significant experience in civil litigation defense. She also worked with the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Georgia in the Asset Forfeiture Department until 2011. Connell reinstated her bar license in 2021 and engaged in contract legal work in the areas of civil litigation defense and real estate.