Darrell Sutton

Darrell Sutton

April 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Addressing COVID-19's Impact on Civil Legal Services

The 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

5 minute read

February 03, 2020 | Daily Report Online

In Memoriam: Bill Smith Shaped Georgia's Lawyer Discipline System

Smith was the State Bar of Georgia's general counsel from 1984 until his retirement in 2009.

By Darrell Sutton, State Bar of Georgia

3 minute read

October 30, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Legal Community Mourns Loss of Sen. Leroy Johnson

The 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

2 minute read

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

2 minute read

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

1 minute read

July 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Legal Community Mourns Loss of Professor Donald Eugene Wilkes

Wilkes 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

1 minute read


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