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...
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 ReadingMany people are being impacted in their daily work routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic which means children and families. There are many unknown factors such as when they will return to work or if they will have money for their next meal. It is important for those able to volunteer and reach out to your community to get...
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 ReadingI am member of the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors, the 160 member group elected by lawyers to oversee the practice of law in our State. I try to give updates to the members I represent, the Alcovy Circuit consisting of Newton and Walton County and to anyone else who is interested. The April 3rd Meeting was the...
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 ReadingNews articles are saying there is a danger from exposure to ETHYLENE OXIDE (EtO) from the BD Bard plant in Covington. But a recent letter from the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) said that testing showed levels were safe. Who should we believe? The answer is to force officials to conduct independent testing of EtO levels near...
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