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William C. Head, (also known as "Bubba Head") has been a top-rated, nationally-known Georgia lawyer for over four decades. Whether looking at attorney ratings in Atlanta, the State of Georgia or the entire United States, no other practicing criminal defense lawyer has received more honors and litigation accolades than Bubba Head. The veteran litigation attorney is a legal book author of more than a dozen books, a seminar speaker at hundreds of legal seminars in over 35 states, and a recognized expert in forensic science relating to alcohol and drugs. A board-certified DUI lawyer from , Mr. Head has achieved the highest lawyer ratings of any Atlanta DUI lawyer from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Martindale-Hubbell.. Bubba Head has been practicing law in Georgia since June 10, 1976.  The trial lawyers at our Atlanta firm spends whatever time is necessary to seek a favorable solution of each client's legal problem.  Most of our cases are referrals from attorneys, judges, court personnel, court reporters, prior clients, police officers, prosecutors and even JURORS from prior trials.. General CRIMINAL DEFENSE: Miranda warning, fourth amendment, domestic violence, grand jury, trespass, family violence, felony, fifth amendment, first offender act, murder, aggravated assault, conviction definition, simple battery, attorney near me, probation violation, grand jury indictment, identity theft, grand larceny, indictment, criminal case, probation revocation, indictment definition, illegal search, homicide, criminal justice, criminal law. Mr. Head's reputation for fighting and winning cases that are seemingly UNWINNABLE has been the key to his success as a trial attorney.  Mr. Head's law partners answer our phones 24 hours a day, every day of the year.  Plus, our Georgia attorneys file and make compelling legal arguments by use of MANY more motions, challenges to the validity of arrests, speedy trial demands, objections to admissibility of evidence offered by the Prosecutor's evidence than most Georgia criminal defense attorneys.. Mr. Head has defended more criminal law trials of DUI-DWI cases than any other private practice lawyer in Georgia.  Plus, where necessary, he will appeal a civil verdict or criminal case for his clients as far as he must take an appeal to obtain a good result for his clients.  Many people facing driving under the influence, drug possession, or serious injury by vehicle or vehicular homicide accusations appreciate the total dedication to finding a favorable solution to their legal NIGHTMARE. These clients gladly pay the legal fees and associated costs for leaving NO STONE UNTURNED in challenging these all-important cases.  For these clients, the extra effort and unrelenting take-no-prisoners approach is what they want and what they expect.. POSSESSION OF DRUGS: weed laws, 4th Amendment, Miranda rights, 5th Amendment, attorneys near me, marijuana blood test, marijuana possession, paraphernalia, drug possession, possession of marijuana. Our three attorneys have over 73 years of total legal experience. Our law firm offers a FREE interview. Unmatched personal service. Contact our law firm 24 hours - 7 days a week.. When searching for criminal lawyers near me, or DUI lawyers near me, or personal injury lawyers near me, you can find Mr. Head's listings on multiple web sites and legal directories.. CIVIL claims for: medical malpractice, workers compensation, medical negligence, personal injury, motorcycle accident, motorcycle injury, tractor trailer wreck, commercial truck, truck accident, truck injury, boating accident trucking accident, lawyer near me, whiplash injury, workers comp, wrongful death, auto accident, bicycle accident, bus accident, boat accident, construction accident. Fatal crash on: I 16, I 20, I 675, I 75, I 85, I 575, big rig accident, I 475, I 95, I 185, I 985, I 520, Georgia 316, Georgia 400 car accidents, 18-wheeler crash.. DUI and driving laws defense: Georgia DUI laws, DUI cost, DUI in Georgia, DUI vs DWI, vehicular homicide, first offense DUI, hit and run, homicide by vehicle, impaired driving, implied consent, lawyers near me, is a DUI a felony, DDS GA, driving under the influence, is a DUI a misdemeanor, municipal court, traffic ticket, misdemeanor, motion to suppress, arraignment, Atlanta DUI, Atlanta municipal court, breathalyzer, Atlanta traffic, reckless driving, serious injury by vehicle, child endangerment, drunk driving, BAC calculator, breath test.

When I'm not helping clients and fighting for them in an effort to recover the damages they deserve, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to concerts, attempting to play golf and watching Georgia football - Go Dawgs!

Roger Kirschenbaum is a partner in MendenFreiman’s estate planning, trust and estate administration and business practice areas. His primary areas of practice include estate planning, probate and estate administration, general corporate and business law, and related tax-planning matters. He primarily works with high-net-worth clients and owners of closely held businesses to devise plans that achieve both fundamental and complex estate-related goals.. Roger has significant experience in probate matters relating to wrongful death negligence cases. In addition, he previously served as a public arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. From 1985 to 1996, he represented professional athletes as a registered contract advisor with the National Basketball Players Association and the National Football League Players Association. Prior to joining MendenFreiman in 2017, Roger had his own private practice and was an of counsel attorney with Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C. He currently serves on the Emory University Gift Planning Advisory Council.

Rachel has been practicing family law for 26 years.  She was a founding partner of Elovitz O'Nan, LLC and a few years later, a founding partner of Elovitz Edwards O'Nan & Buerlein, LLC.  In the Fall of 2021, Rachel returned to solo practice.. Rachel's legal practice includes divorce, legitimation, paternity, contempt, modifications of custody, third party custody, equitable caregiver, and grandparent visitation actions.. Rachel serves as a child advocate, guardian ad litem, mediator, and arbitrator.  She is trained and certified in civil, domestic relations, domestic violence, dependency (formerly "deprivation") and delinquency ("juvenile") mediation.. Rachel has handled domestic relations cases in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Hall, Pickens, and Lumpkin County, Georgia.. Rachel is married and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia.

No one chooses to go through a family law matter as it typically causes disruption in the lives of those involved. Atlanta family law attorney Brooke M. French understands the disruption, difficulty and stress that often accompanies family law situations and strives to diffuse the rancor while guiding her clients through their legal matters as efficiently and compassionately as possible.. Brooke represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations litigation in Atlanta-area courts, including divorce, separate maintenance, child custody and support modifications, contempt, post-divorce modification and enforcement, family violence, paternity, legitimation, and prenuptial agreements. As a parent herself, she has focused on the needs of children in divorce and custody cases throughout her two decade career. Knowing that children’s needs are sometimes inadvertently overshadowed when parents are struggling, Brooke educates her clients about the impact their decisions will have on children. She takes a special interest in protecting children and maintaining stability in their lives as the family structure changes.. Brooke understands that each family situation is unique and gives each client individualized and personal attention. Because of the complex emotions involved, Brooke frequently utilizes creative strategies to guide a case to resolution. Brooke works closely with her clients to reach a resolution as she strongly believes collaboration results in the best outcome in the majority of family law cases – particularly those in which children of any age are involved. Brooke recognizes that not all cases can resolve in that manner and, in those situations, she is a fierce advocate for her clients, using her attention to detail, her passion for her clients’ cases and her desire to help others to .. Brooke trained as a Guardian ad Litem nearly 20 years ago and is on the list of preferred attorneys for these matters in Fulton and Cobb counties. She is a civil mediator, a domestic relations mediator, a domestic violence mediator and an arbitrator. She is a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Brooke also recently trained as a Parent Coordinator to assist parents navigate their co-parent relationship after their case concludes.. Brooke has been selected for several professional honors, including Top 50 Women by Georgia Super Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyer, Georgia Trend Legal Elite, and Georgia Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40. She is the author of numerous articles and is a frequent presenter on family law matters to legal organizations and local news media. Brooke volunteers with several bar organizations and has leadership roles within the Atlanta Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Foundation and Weltner Inn of Court. Brooke is also a founding member of Impact100 Atlanta, a co-chair of Friends of Underwood Hills Park and volunteers frequently at her children’s schools.. Brooke is originally from Massachusetts. She is still, and always will be, an avid Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics fan and has indoctrinated her husband and children into the life of a Boston sports fan. Outside of the office, Brooke is found spending time with her family, driving carpool, attending her children’s activities, cuddling with their rescued pup, enjoying the company of friends, traveling or planning the family’s next travel adventure.

Nathan Johns is a senior associate in MendenFreiman’s business and estate planning practice areas. He joined MendenFreiman in 2012 and previously practiced with Foltz Martin, LLC. Nathan is a strategic advocate providing outside general counsel services and regularly represents private entities on business and transaction structuring, mergers and acquisitions, capital investment and financing. He counsels clients on the development, negotiation and documentation of partnership, shareholder, joint-venture and limited liability company agreements, and also provides guidance on board, shareholder and other corporate governance issues.. Nathan represents companies and individuals in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions in retail, office and industrial sectors.  His clients include owners, private lenders, and investors involved in financing, acquisitions, and dispositions of commercial real estate across the Southeast.. In addition to business and real estate law, Nathan assists clients with estate planning, including transfer of assets, succession planning for owners of family businesses, and charitable giving strategies. He finds it rewarding to help his clients achieve their personal, family, business and charitable objectives.

My background as a felony  prosecutor for 12 years and then a Judge for 10 years gives me a unique level of experience to handle criminal defense cases.  I have a very good idea of what the prosecutor is planning as well as what the judge is expecting in all types of criminal cases.. As a Judge, I presided over the Family Violence and Stalking TPO 12 Month Hearing Calendars almost weekly for 10 years. Now in private practice, I enjoy using that expertise by representing clients in their TPO hearings in various Georgia counties.. I will always show compassion to each client and work my hardest to get the absolute best outcome that I can.

Mr. Lowery has a broad range of litigation experience on the defense side in a number of areas, including personal injury, products liability, professional liability, insurance, and trademark and unfair business practices disputes. He is a regular faculty member for the Atlanta College of Trial Advocacy and the NITA trial programs.

Kevin Race is a founding partner of The Race Law Firm in Atlanta.   After more than 20 years of representing doctors and hospitals, Kevin opened a new practice representing those injured through the negligence of others.  While handling numerous medical malpractice cases, he also represents people injured in vehicle accidents and through the negligence of property owners such as negligent security.. Areas of Practice:. Medical Malpractice. Automobile collisions. Trucking/tractor trailer wrecks. Bicycle/Motorcycle wrecks. Elevator/escalator injuries. Mis-filled prescriptions. Nursing home abuse. Drowning accidents. Spinal cord injuries. Brain injuries. Premises liability. Apartment shootings/assaults. Slip and fall injuries. Bar Admissions. GeorgiaGeorgia Court of AppealsSupreme Court of GeorgiaU.S. District Court Northern District of GeorgiaU.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia. Education. Georgia State University School of Law, Atlanta, GeorgiaJuris Doctor (Cum Laude). University of GeorgiaA.B.J.

John Mabrey is a dedicated personal injury attorney in Atlanta and founding partner of The Mabrey Firm. He focuses his practice on all aspects of personal injury, including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and more. With more than 27 years of legal experience, John has earned a reputation as a formidable opponent in the courtroom. His outstanding legal services and commitment to ethics have earned him recognition from Georgia Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and numerous other prestigious organizations and national publications. If you need a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta, call The Mabrey Firm for a free consultation.

Jeff represents individuals injured in automobile collisions and accidents that occur on commercial property. Jeff has successfully litigated hundreds of cases including obtaining seven figure settlements for his clients.. Jeff previously worked at one of the largest insurance defense firms in Georgia where he defended corporations in lawsuits involving cars, trucks, premises liability, pharmacy errors, toxic torts, and wrongful death. Jeff now capitalizes on his experience as an insurance defense attorney to win cases for people who have been injured by corporations and negligent drivers.

Jeff represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death.  Jeff's practice areas include commercial and motor carrier liability, automobile liability and premises liability.  Jeff and his firm approach every case in a professional and aggressive manner to obtain the maximum recovery for their clients.  During his ten plus years as an attorney, Jeff has helped recover millions of dollars for his clients.

Jason is the Managing Partner of Schneider Williamson, a personal injury law firm dedicated to representing injured people and their families.  He is among 1% of all U.S. lawyers with membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is restricted to trial lawyers who have won million dollar verdicts or settlements.  He has been recognized with an AV Preeminent® Rating and inclusion in Georgia Super Lawyers, meaning he has been ranked by his peers at the highest level of professional excellence.  He has also been recognized in the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Atlanta.  Jason has tried more than 150 cases to verdict and settled thousands more, recovering millions of dollars for his clients and their loved ones.  Jason is proud to support education by volunteering as a coach and judge at mock trial competitions at the high school, college and law school levels. He has also mentored a number of young lawyers and has been a guest speaker on law-related subjects at civic and church groups.

James is a skilled trial lawyer who handles only serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.  James has tried numerous cases to verdict and worked tirelessly to recover millions of dollars for his clients.  He handles a wide variety of cases throughout the State of Georgia, including automobile wrecks, trucking/tractor-trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle wrecks, premises liability, slip/trip and falls, negligent security, apartment shootings/assaults, defective/dangerous products, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries.. As a result of his success, James has been recognized as one of Georgia’s best lawyers by numerous publications and was named to the Georgia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list in both 2012 and 2013.  Notably, only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia are selected for this honor.  In addition, Georgia Trend Magazine selected James as one of Georgia’s 2013 “Legal Elite.”. Before co-founding Glass & Robson, James honed his skills as an associate with some of Georgia’s best trial attorneys.  Prior to dedicating himself to representing only plaintiffs, James worked for one of Georgia’s largest insurance defense firms defending personal injury and wrongful death cases.  His prior experience representing insurance companies and their clients provides him a unique insight into how they evaluate and defend cases.  James now uses that experience to his clients’ advantage to maximize their recoveries.. James was born and raised in Georgia and attended college at the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a double major and in the Honors Program.  He graduated from UGA magna cum laude, with honors with dual degrees in History and Political Science.  Following college, James attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia where he was a member of the Mercer Law Review and Moot Court Board.  During law school, he interned with the Honorable C. Ashley Royal of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor.. As a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, James is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he serves as co-chair of the Education Committee.. James and his wife Kate met at the University of Georgia and reside at their home in Buckhead.

I've been praticing in the Atlanta area since 1985. My focus is real estate and commercial litigation. My client base includes small to medium sized banks and companies. I also represent a varied group of developers, builders, investors and entrepreneurs. I equally enjoy presiding over complex commercial real estate transactions and appearing in the courtroom, typically over matters involving contracts and leases. I have been married for 21 years and have 2 children. I enjoy golf, watching sports, especially SEC football, and spending time with family and friends.

I was born in Griffin, Georgia.  I attended the University of Georgia where I received a B.A. in History, magna cum laude, in 2007.  I then attended the University of Mississippi School of Law where I graduated in the top ten percent of my class, magna cum laude, in 2010. During law school, I served as a member of the Mississippi Law Journal’s editorial board.. I previously worked with an insurance defense firm in Bluefield, West Virginia for two years.  I remain an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Virginia and West Virginia, in addition to my membership with the State Bar of Georgia.  For four years, I served as the editor of the Aviation Law Section Newsletter and was selected as a Rising Star in Georgia in 2018 and 2019.. I have authored numerous articles including Fixing Faults in the Current Default Judgment Framework, 34 Campbell L. Rev. 155 (2011) and What to Reasonably Expect in the Coming Years from the Reasonable Expectations of the Insured Doctrine, 49 Wilamette Law Review 165 (2012).  I have also taught various CLE courses involving aviation and civil defense.

I provide legal counsel to small and medium-sized businesses on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including business and corporate representation, entity structuring, incentive plans, licensing agreements, employment law and related agreements, trademark and copyright clearance and related registration.. Before joining MendenFreiman LLP, I clerked for the Honorable Brian K. Epps, a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Georgia. I graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School where I was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as a member of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law. While in law school, I also interned in-house for a large multinational energy company.. Prior to attending law school, I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Finance.

I have dedicated my entire career to injury law in the State of Georgia.  I spent the first half of my career defending claims for the insurance companies and the second half of my career representing injured Georgians, primarily those injured at work.  Needless to say, the later half of my career has been far more rewarding.  In that effort, I represent English, Portuguese, and Spanish speaking Georgians.  Feel free to call for a free consultation or to have your questions answered.

I am a trial lawyer.  Nearly 100% of my practice is devoted to working on trucking cases.  I enjoy my work and take pride in representing deserving clients.

I am a third generation lawyer from Augusta, Georgia. I graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1989. Upon graduation, I worked for my father, Kenneth R. Chance, who was a sole practitioner in Augusta. I then began pursuit of my M.B.A. and J.D. at Georgia State University in Atlanta. I served as Co-Editor of Legislation for the Georgia State University Law Review. I graduated from Georgia State in 1995 with a M.B.A. and a J.D., magna cum laude. I began working for a medium-sized defense firm as a summer associate in May of 1994 and continued with that firm until July 1999. I concentrated on the defense of doctors and hospitals in professional negligence cases and other health care matters.. In August of 1999, I joined Watkins, Lourie & Roll, LLP, where I handle plaintiff's medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and motor vehicle accident cases. I am a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association for Justice, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I am a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice and a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I have also served as a member of the Advisory Committee on Legislation of the State Bar of Georgia.. I have personally experienced the loss of a parent and the loss of a child. My law practice has become focused on cases involving the elderly and children - the most vulnerable members of our society.  I an actively involved in philanthropic efforts to cure childhood cancer, and I advocate for the elderly during the Georgia General Assembly.

I am a skilled personal injury attorney who practices Georgia personal injury attorney law and North Carolina personal injury law. I have earned significant recoveries for my clients, including several million and multi-million dollar rewards.. I began my career in a large Atlanta law firm where I gained extensive experience defending insurance companies, trucking companies, auto accident defendants and retail business establishments for both injury and commercial litigation cases.. In 2000 I started my own law firm, focusing my practice on the representation of individuals who have suffered a personal injury. Due in part to my background in handling insurance matters pertaining to personal injury claims prior to starting my firm, I have excelled at reaching positive results for my clients in personal injury matters.. Because of my insurance defense background, I have a strong grasp of what is necessary to achieve a good outcome with an insurance company in personal injury matters. Unlike many lawyers who are content to seek an early settlement of a case, I prepare each case for trial in an effort to maximize the recovery for the client.. I have been both lead counsel and co-counsel in a number of significant jury trials in both Georgia and North Carolina. I have experience in many areas of personal injury, as I have tried cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury and permanent disability.. My professional accomplishments have been recognized by my peers. In 2003 I was given an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Greg was was born and raised in Atlanta. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1990 and his law degree from the University of Georgia in 1993. While in law school, Greg clerked for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, and an United States District Court Judge.  Upon graduation, Greg immediately went to work for the Clarke County District Attorney’s Office in Athens, Georgia. He handled the Asset Forfeiture Division of the office, while also trying all types of felony jury trials. Greg was then asked to take over the “High Priority” caseload, which included high profile cases, such as murder and rape, and especially difficult cases, such as arson and child molestation.. In 1996, Greg joined the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. He continued to handle every type of felony case, including drug cases, robberies, assaults, child molestations, and murders. In 1999, DeKalb District Attorney J. Tom Morgan named Greg as the Trial Attorney of the Year for his outstanding advocacy. In 2001, District Attorney Morgan again honored Greg by promoting him to Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney and naming him the Solicitor of the DeKalb County Juvenile Court.. In these dual roles, Greg handled all cases of juveniles being tried as adults in DeKalb County for the crimes of murder, rape, armed robbery, and voluntary manslaughter, and he managed an office of twenty-one people, comprised of prosecutors, investigators, and staff, who handled thousands of cases a year in juvenile court.. Throughout his career, Greg has been asked to speak at schools, at universities, on radio programs, on television programs, on the local news, to prosecutor training groups, and to police agencies as an expert in the field of Criminal and Juvenile Justice.

George Menden is a cofounding partner of MendenFreiman.  His practice focuses on the areas of business law, business tax planning, wealth  planning, wills and trusts, and asset protection.  His expertise in highly complex midmarket transactions, combined with his extensive knowledge of business, tax, and estate planning, provides his clients with world-class representation and wealth-transfer strategies.  George represents companies with domestic and international operations in manufacturing, distribution and service sectors.  He often advises business clients throughout all stages of their development from business formation, growth, maturity and ultimately a sale, which results in financial freedom for his clients.. George began his career as a certified public accountant with Ernst & Young where he focused on the accounting and tax complexities of mergers and acquisitions.  He then joined Alston & Bird in 1985 as a business transaction attorney.  George is a frequent guest speaker on business, taxation and estate planning topics and previously served as the tax editor for Professional Excellence, a publication for dentists and orthodontists.

Emily Davis is an attorney at Ross & Pines, LLC in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Davis' practice focuses on removal defense and family-based petitions. She regularly appears before EOIR and USCIS, and has represented individuals in ICE detention facilities across the United States. Ms. Davis received her Juris Doctor degree from Emory University, where she served as the president of the Emory Immigration Law Society. Prior to joining Ross & Pines, Ms. Davis clerked for the Department of Justice, Atlanta Immigration Court. She currently serves on the GA/AL AILA EOIR Committee.

Edgar L. Crossett,lll has been practicing law in Atlanta since 1972. A native of Jacksonville, Florida he graduated from Mercer University, class of 1966, with a Bachelor of Arts in English  and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He received his legal education at the University of Georgia and Oklahoma City University where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1972. He was on the Dean's list, won the  American Jurisprudence award in Constitutional law for highest grade, the Farmer's Insurance Tuition Award for academic achievement and was a member of Phi Delta is a 1983 graduate of the National College of Advocacy, University of Miami Law School. In June of 1970 he attended the International Law summer abroad program in Majorca, Spain sponsored by the University of Georgia Law School. Attendees studied and compared European systems of law and were allowed two weeks to travel on their own after exams. He was able to tour Spain, France and Italy during that time. He holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating for legal ability and ethics-AV-Preeminate.. He was chosen as one of the "Top Lawyers in Georgia" in 2013 by The Legal Network.. While in law school he was a law clerk in Oklahoma City with an insurance defense firm, Pierce, Duncan, Couch and Hendrickson. Upon graduation from law school and passing the Georgia Bar he relocated to Atlanta in 1972 and became an associate with Ware, Sterne and Griffin doing primarily real property law. In 1973 he formed his own firm and has had a plaintiffs personal injury trial practice for the majority of the time since. Ed has tried numerous cases to jury verdict as both lead and co-counsel and argued several cases before the Court of Appeals of Georgia and two cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia. One of those cases, Stepho v Allstate, 259 Ga 475, invalidated a portion of Allstate's family immunity clause in automobile policies and was chosen by the Fulton Daily Report as one of the most important appellate decisions of 1989.. Ed, a member of the Georgia Bar, is admitted to practice before both the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the Supreme Court of the United States. He has served as a judge for the High School Mock Trial Competition, as a volunteer for Legal Clinic for the Homeless,1000 Lawyers for Justice and as a group leader for many years at the University of Georgia Law School for the State Bar Orientation Workshop on Professionalism for first year students. He chairs the St. Pius Scholarship Fund which assists inner city kids in Jacksonville, is a member of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta and the Old War Horse Lawyers Club and has been married since 1974 to Catherine. They have two grown sons and one granddaughter. The family enjoys tennis, hiking, boating, the beach, Lake Oconee, the Braves and Bulldogs football.