Columbus attorneys Edward Hudson and Nicholas Stutzman have joined the law firm of Morris, Manning & Martin LLP as partners. They will work in the firm's residential real estate practice.

Both were previously with Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis & Rothschild, LLP.

Hudson's practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate. He represents a variety of lenders, developers, builders, investors, buyers and sellers. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia.

Stutzman represents a variety of lenders, developers, builders, investors, buyers and sellers in residential real estate matters. His practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate, wills, probate, contracts, small corporate entities and land disputes.

The two were among seven lawyers named partners at Morris, Manning & Martin.

"We are incredibly pleased to be experiencing such strong growth and to be welcoming these seven talented attorneys into our partnership," managing partner Louise Wells said in a statement. "We know they will be great contributors to our ongoing success."

Morris, Manning & Martin has offices in and around Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Savannah, Ga., and Washington D.C.