John Carroll

September 19, 2008 | The Recorder

A Georgia lawyer believes fiction writing can improve trial work.

By John Carroll

5 minute read

August 13, 2008 | Law.com

Atlanta lawyer Robert Crosby has played golf his entire life. The game has rewarded him in many ways, so Crosby gives by volunteering his services to three golf-related organizations. For one, he serves on a subcommittee of the United States Golf Association that is responsible for collecting, organizing and preserving historical materials related to golf course architecture. "A great deal of historical material is disappearing. There is no repository for it," says Crosby, who plays golf about once a week.

By John Carroll

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April 07, 2010 | Law.com

Atlanta solo practitioner Robin Frazer Clark has fond memories of growing up playing golf with her parents and brothers, and she now enjoys golfing with her husband and their two children. She says playing golf is good for business too, even playing with adversaries. "It's good relationship building. If you play golf with them, you are not going to be a jerk to them in court." Clark serves on the executive committee of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta and each year coordinates the organization's golf outing.

By John Carroll

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May 11, 2010 | Law.com

Retired Alston & Bird attorney Arthur Howell wrote a first-person account of his friendship with celebrated golfer Bobby Jones, which Sports Illustrated published last month. In an interview, the 91-year-old Howell talks about practicing law with Jones for more than 10 years.

By John Carroll

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