Cedra Mayfield

February 02, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"We haven't been able to verify court records, get copies of documents, or check on the status of someone's case," said Atlanta defense attorney Michael Bixon Friday.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

February 02, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The State Bar of Georgia member directory poses potential challenges for users seeking to learn a lawyer's history of discipline.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

February 01, 2024 | Daily Report Online

According to the State Bar of Georgia's online member directory, former Georgia Court of Appeals judge Christian Coomer remains "active and in good standing" with the statewide legal licensing and regulatory board.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

January 31, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"How we found out that homeowners insurance applied in this particular case was we asked for the policies and read them cover to cover early on, looking for any coverage that may apply," said plaintiff counsel Darren Tobin of Tobin Injury Firm in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

January 30, 2024 | Daily Report Online

After a two-month pause, judicial misconduct proceedings for a Douglas County judge are set to resume at the Fulton County Courthouse.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

January 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"It is unfortunate that my clients have been forced to take these issues to the Superior Court of Fulton County and incur unnecessary expenses," said petitioner counsel William R. Story.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

January 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"We believe it was a fair disposition and if the parole board follows its guidelines, we anticipate he will be released shortly," said McIver's defense attorney, Don Samuel of Garland Samuel & Loeb in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

January 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The State Bar of Georgia tracks grievances filed and sanctions brought against its lawyer-members but does not track the ethnicity of those cited.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

January 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"This is an issue that we are closely monitoring, and we will consider any changes that are in the interest of the Bar and its members," said State Bar of Georgia General Counsel Paula Frederick.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

January 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"The court entered the order by mistake after the defendants had filed a notice of appeal of a prior order," said Michael Flint of McClure & Kornheiser in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read