April 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Addressing COVID-19's Impact on Civil Legal ServicesThe indefinite delay of most in-person court sessions is a necessary action ... [b]ut it also substantially delays the delivery of justice, especially the civil legal needs of low-income Georgians and others suffering the economic fallout of COVID-19.
By Darrell Sutton, Rick Rufolo, Steve Gottlieb and Paul Painter III
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February 03, 2020 | Daily Report Online
In Memoriam: Bill Smith Shaped Georgia's Lawyer Discipline SystemSmith was the State Bar of Georgia's general counsel from 1984 until his retirement in 2009.
By Darrell Sutton, State Bar of Georgia
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October 30, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Legal Community Mourns Loss of Sen. Leroy JohnsonThe State Bar of Georgia extends condolences on the loss of Atlanta attorney and former state Sen. Leroy R. Johnson, 91, the first African American elected to the Georgia State Senate since Reconstruction.
By Darrell Sutton, State Bar of Georgia
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October 02, 2019 | Daily Report Online
State Bar Congratulates Behavioral Health Reform Panel Appointees"With their acceptance of the appointments, these judges and lawyers demonstrate their ongoing commitment to serving the public and the justice system," writes State Bar of Georgia president Darrell Sutton.
By Darrell Sutton, State Bar of Georgia
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August 16, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Congratulations and Thanks to Ben Easterlin"Throughout his 45 years as a Georgia lawyer, Mr. Easterlin has devoted considerable time and effort to professional and public service."
By Darrell Sutton
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July 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Ga. Legal Community Mourns Loss of Professor Donald Eugene WilkesWilkes taught at UGA Law for 41 years and was considered one of the world's leading authorities on habeas corpus, writes State Bar of Georgia president.
By Darrell Sutton, State Bar of Georgia
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