Cedra Mayfield

Cedra Mayfield is a litigation reporter with the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @cedramayfield

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January 02, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Meet the New Judge: DA-Turned-Jurist Is 'Not Afraid to Ask Questions'

"I hope to educate myself on any issue that may come before the court prior to a hearing," Samir J. Patel said. "In turn, I would expect the same from the lawyers that litigate a matter on behalf of their clients."

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 29, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Judge Wants Ethics Charges Against Her Dismissed—But the JQC Is Pushing Back

"[B]ecause the Respondent has not demonstrated that Rules 1.2, 1.3, and 3.1 of the Code are unconstitutionally vague or overbroad, facially or as applied to her, the Director requests that the Hearing Panel deny the Respondent's Motion," read Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Director Courtney Veal's opposition brief.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 28, 2023 | Daily Report Online

With Days Left in 2023, Kemp Appoints 3 Judges

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a solicitor general, district attorney and state representative to fill superior court vacancies in the Atlantic, Appalachian and Columbia judicial circuits.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 28, 2023 | Daily Report Online

$530K Legal Malpractice: Missed Deadline Leads to Verdict Against Law Firm

"We believe we have excellent grounds for appeal," said defense attorney S. Lester Tate III of Akin & Tate.

By Cedra Mayfield

7 minute read

December 27, 2023 | Daily Report Online

What's Going On in Fulton? 121,000 Cases Cleared

Between September and November, Fulton County resolved 37% fewer superior court matters and 56% fewer state court cases compared with disposition rates for June through August.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 26, 2023 | Daily Report Online

'Cobb Is Very On It': Lawyers, Judges Applaud Case Resolution Progress Despite Indexing Concerns

"We have all worked extremely hard to ensure that the people's business and administration of justice moved efficiently," said Cobb Judicial Circuit Chief Judge A. Gregory Poole.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

December 21, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Municipal Judge or Lawmaker: Who Will Kemp Appoint to Columbia Bench?

The Judicial Nominating Commission of Georgia has short-listed a judge and state lawmaker as judicial candidates in the running to fill an impending vacancy on the Columbia Judicial Circuit Superior Court bench.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

$92 Million in 2023: These Settlement Strategies Worked for Butler Kahn

Plaintiffs counsel credit Butler Kahn's yearlong string of seven-figure or higher settlements to several key strategies.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

December 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

'I Plan to Move Cases': Newly Appointed Judge Outlines Court Expectations

"I plan to move cases," said newly appointed Dougherty Judicial Circuit Judge Joseph W. Dent. "I know I have lots to learn about the administrative side of the courts, and I'm open for any advice other jurists may have."

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

December 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Macon Lawyer's 'Prayers Answered' by Governor's Call to Bench

"I must admit that following in [Chief Judge Howard] Simms' shoes is daunting," Kenneth R. Smith said. "He accomplished so much over the years."

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

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