With the ethylene oxide facility (EtO) in Willowbrook, Illinois closed permanently, and the facility in Smyrna, Georgia closed indefinitely, more attention should be placed on facilities that remain open and operational, such as the one in Covington, Georgia, that continues to use EtO. Several troubling facts make it hard to justify the use of EtO when the threat to nearby...
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 ReadingEnvironmental protection laws place restrictions on how individuals or companies can interact with the environment. This includes limitations on the disposal of chemicals or hazardous products, and regulations on interactions with soil, water, or air. Environmental protection laws promote the public safety, but they also can do a lot more than that. Environmental law has a long history, but...
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...
Continue ReadingOur 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!
Continue ReadingIn the past decade, public opinion on medical and recreational marijuana legalization has seen a major shift, with a majority of Americans supporting legalization as of last year. In the wake of this shift, 11 states have legalized recreational use and 33 have legalized medical marijuana. Georgia legislature joined the trend in legalizing medical marijuana this past April. However,...
Continue ReadingScooters 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...
Continue ReadingWe are proud to announce that Michael Geoffroy has been awarded The Signature Service Award, awarded annually to recognize an individual who has achieved a certain level of service. It is measured by his or her commitment to the Young Lawyers Division and other service-related organizations. Michael serves on the State Bar Board of Governors and BASICS Committee. The...
Continue ReadingImagine you were just involved in a major Georgia car accident. In the days immediately following the crash, you start to develop severe headaches. You suspect that you have suffered a concussion. When you call your primary care doctor, you are surprised to find out they do not treat car accident victims. Next, you attempt to make an appointment...
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