Justice Nels S. D. Peterson of Supreme Court of Georgia. (Courtesy photo) 'Rule of Law May Be Under Attack': Presiding Justice Notes Societal Pressures
"The rule of law may be under attack in aspects of culture and society," said Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson Tuesday.
February 07, 2024 at 04:25 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Supreme Court of Georgia presiding justice suggests rule of law 'under attack' during admission ceremony.
- Attorneys newly admitted to practice before the high court encouraged to engage in ethical and professional legal practice.
- Lawyers urged to 'advocate for and defend' an independent judiciary that decides cases based on law rather than politics or personal preference.
Before oral arguments got underway before the Supreme Court of Georgia Tuesday, Presiding Justice Nels S. D. Peterson urged a dozen newly admitted attorneys to honor their collective "responsibility to uphold the rule of law" amid perceived cultural and societal pressures.
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