A child was advertised for sex at a Conyers hotel In August, two Cobb County residents were indicted on human trafficking charges after a minor was found at a hotel here in Conyers. Tayvion Ringgold, 25, and Kiauni Gilbert, 21, each face three counts of trafficking a person for sexual servitude, according to the Conyers Police Department. The case...
Continue ReadingGeorgia just took a big step forward in making digital driver's licenses a reality with the passage of House Bill 296 (HB 296), set to go into effect on July 1, 2025. While a traditional physical driver's license will still be required for certain official transactions like voting or purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, HB 296 ushers in a new...
Continue ReadingJury duty is a foundational element of our legal system. When you’re summoned to serve, it’s crucial to respond appropriately. But what happens if you miss jury duty in Georgia? Missing jury duty can lead to significant penalties, and understanding your obligations is vital to avoiding legal trouble. Here’s what you need to know about the consequences of missing...
Continue ReadingIn Georgia, there were 2,777 pedestrian accidents and 943 suspected fatal or severe injuries in 2022 alone. When someone suffers an injury in a pedestrian accident, the resulting physical and financial burdens affect both the victim and their family. Our experienced Georgia pedestrian accident lawyers at MG Law can help you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries....
Continue ReadingMG Law Partners With Local YMCA for Covington’s Second Annual Bike Rodeo to Promote Safe Cycling Covington, GA, [August 9, 2022] — On June 4, MG Law had the honor of sponsoring Covington YMCA’s annual Bike Rodeo at Legion Field. The free community event ran from 9 AM to noon and hosted several family-friendly activities, such as riding instruction...
Continue ReadingFREE CVN Webinar Building a Solo Practice to Withstand a Pandemic Featuring Michael Geoffroy & Gordon Glover Register for the webinar here. Resources for Thursday, February 11th’s Webinar: Intake Source Active Cases Closed & Settled Cases
Continue ReadingThis is attorney Michael Geoffroy and my baby boy, little Mac (who is now 6’4”!), is now starting to drive. It happened so fast! In 2003, I bought my wife and me a bottle of Champagne… I need to skip and keep this shorter and less detailed. As a parent, I am REALLY nervous. As a lawyer, I see...
Continue ReadingBest Lawyers is one of the oldest and most well-known attorney ranking services in the world. The Best Lawyers 2020 list includes Michael Geoffroy of MG Law in Conyers, Georgia who was recently selected by his peers for inclusion on the exclusive list. Michael is a respected attorney and leader in the Covington and Conyers communities who specializes in...
Continue ReadingI am a trial lawyer. Worst-case scenarios are my day-to-day. All of my clients have experienced injuries or lost loved ones due to someone else’s mistake or bad behavior. As you can imagine, all these cases often hit close to home. But nothing has ever come close to the sinking feeling in my gut when I heard the announcement....
Continue ReadingU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a 10 year study on ethylene oxide or EtO from 2007 until 2016. EPA determined EtO was more dangerous than it previously had in regulations, and moved the chemical to the known carcinogens list, the list of chemicals that definitely cause cancer. 2018, EPA used that information with others in the National Air...
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