“Is there a court reporter?” “Is this being taken down pursuant to the rule?” These questions are asked in court rooms from Muscogee County to Camden County, Fulton County to Chatham County, Gwinnett County to Cobb County and everywhere in between in Georgia on any...
Appeals
The Appellate Process in Georgia
The Supreme Court of Georgia and the Court of Appeals of Georgia make up the two appellate courts in Georgia, meaning that if you want a Court to take a second look at the ruling made or actions taken by a trial court, these are the Courts you must turn to. Importance...
Will It Ever End
With a huff, “I don’t understand. How is this even legal?” My question was equal parts rhetorical and literal. I couldn’t wrap my brain around what my lawyer was telling me. Just a month and a half ago, my divorce case was finalized. After a year and a half of...
Appeals: A Second Bite at the Apple.
Tonight's post on Appeals was written by our Lawrenceville and Gainesville family law attorney, Jennifer McCall.We have had potential clients consult with us after they had lost their trials. They were understandably unhappy with the final outcome of their cases....
Another Unanimous Supreme Court Victory!
Just last week we won another unanimous decision from the Supreme Court. This time, it was the Supreme Court of Georgia.As with most cases, there were many side issues but one really frames the entire case. Can a trial judge control her calendar and call cases for...