Very few law firms in Southwest Georgia, let alone in the Thomasville area, offer the level of comprehensive planning provided by Southern Elder Law, PLLC.

We take the time to gain a thorough understanding of your greatest concerns and goals.  We explain your options in clear, easy to understand language.

We believe that the happiest clients are informed clients.

Only when we fully understand your particular needs, and you understand the options available to you, do we design and implement a plan to address all of your goals.

In addition, we have access to an extensive network of care providers to help seniors and families with special needs children find and obtain the qualified care they need.


Curran Kim Porto has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of taxation, estate planning, elder law, business planning probate, trust administration, veterans’ benefits, special needs planning, and real estate matters.  He has dedicated his career to assisting others and believes that the practice of law bestows an obligation upon him, as well as other attorneys, to empathize with his clients, and compassionately construct solutions that improve independence, safety and security.

Mr. Porto was born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey.  He received his Bachelor of Science in business degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, his Juris Doctorate degree from Mississippi College of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law Graduate Tax Program..

Curran is member of the Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania State Bars.  He is an accredited V.A. attorney, and dedicates his time to several organizations, not the least of which is the Alzheimer’s Association, and a Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the Guardian Ad Litem program as a voice for children.