Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
P.C.
75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101
Atlanta,
GA 30308(470) 294-1674
www.garymartinhays.com
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | September 7, 2021
A part-time judge who is the secretary/treasurer of a not-for-profit volunteer fire company may also serve as the organization's point of contact to provide factual and financial information for its Federal Emergency Management Agency grant application.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | September 1, 2021
A part-time lawyer judge may serve as a non-partisan hearing officer for the state board of elections to conduct civil enforcement hearings.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 31, 2021
On these facts, a town justice in a town encompassing a village with its own court may not allow the town court clerk to simultaneously serve as clerk to the village police, where (a) the two courts share the same justices and courtroom and (b) the clerical staffs share the same telephone and service window, interact throughout the work day, and cover for each other.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 31, 2021
A judge who is being represented in an Article 78 proceeding in the judge's official capacity by private counsel under Public Officers Law § 17(2)(b) is disqualified, subject to remittal, in any matters involving the specific attorneys who are representing the judge for the duration of the representation.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 30, 2021
A judge who belongs to a judicial association (1) may participate in a vote on a resolution not to hold the association's conferences in certain locations, based on local laws affecting individuals with particular sexual orientations, gender identity, or gender expression; (2) need not resign from the association merely because the resolution passes; and (3) may serve on a prison committee for the association's local chapter, which provides support and assistance to women in prison as they prepare for their transition back into the community.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 30, 2021
May a judge serve on the board of a not-for-profit educational organization with a primary focus on educating first responders, parents and teachers on how to interact with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and/or their care givers in crisis situations?
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 27, 2021
Where an attorney persists in sending emails to the court and opposing counsel concerning a case, despite a court order disqualifying the attorney from the representation due to an ethical conflict under the Rules of Professional Conduct, the judge must take appropriate action.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 27, 2021
May a village justice also serve as Assigned Counsel Administrator in the same county?
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 26, 2021
Where a part-time town justice's law firm has a referral relationship with an attorney, the judge is disqualified from all cases in which that attorney appears for two years from the date their business relationship is completely terminated. However, the disqualification is subject to remittal after full disclosure, even if a party is proceeding without counsel.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | August 26, 2021
A judge may speak at a bar association's fund-raising event and introduce a video concerning a particular bar association initiative, even though others will solicit funds for that specific initiative in the course of the evening, provided that the judge does not personally solicit funds.
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