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What Happens If You Miss Jury Duty in Georgia?

Jury 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...

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Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in GA?

In 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....

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Leading the Community in Bike Safety

MG 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...

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Free Webinar Resources

FREE 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 

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HELP! My kid is starting to Drive: A Parent’s Guide to Survival

This 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...

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MG Law Founder Michael Geoffroy Chosen To Prestigious “Best Lawyers in America” List

Best 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...

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Fighting For Clean Air As A Lawyer, A Citizen, A Husband, & A Father

I 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....

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Becton Dickinson/Bard Releases Toxic Chemical Potentially Related to Covington Cancer Cluster

U.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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The Best Lawyers in America Award

Our attorney, Michael Geoffroy, has been selected by his peers to be included in the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation. We are proud of Michael and happy that his hard work and dedication to his clients is noticed and awarded. Congratulations, Michael!

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Are scooters allowed on the Beltline? The laws and regulation of motorized scooters in Atlanta

Scooters continue to flood into Atlanta, but the City Council has finally stepped up to the plate to regulate them. After a series of accidents involving pedestrians and cars, the city has finally decided to take action to protect the safety of the public. We applaud them—even if we think the City Council did not go far enough. Why...

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