insights, news and announcements for our members, colleagues and community
At an informative one-hour CLE hosted recently by the DeKalb Bar Association we welcomed Tyler Technologies, a leading provider of end-to-end information management solutions and services for local governments. They are currently the only eFile vendor in the U.S. with…
by Doug Aholt
Chambers & Aholt
On February 23, Judge Jay Roth of the State Court of Fulton County traveled to DeKalb County to share stories, laughs and practical advice with the DBA Trial Lawyers Section as part of our “View From The Bench” series. Many of the TLS members have had the occasion to appear before Judge Roth in the courtroom, or knew him due to community events. As such, Judge Roth felt quite at home and enjoyed his informal evening with the TLS.
by Georgia Lord
Georgia Lord Law
At the section’s February 4 breakfast meeting, attorneys Lila Bradley and Lynn Goldman provided a wealth of practical information regarding Department of Family and Children Services investigations and related Juvenile Court proceedings. They noted that a DFCS investigation can pop up unexpectedly during a custody dispute (for instance, in response to a complaint by other party or a member of their family), and cautioned that the manner in which a parent responds to the investigator can have a critical impact on the outcome of their custody case (and the well being of the child involved).
by Daniel DeWoskin
President, DeKalb Bar Association
atlantatrial.com
Long ago, when I was a teenager, I met a man who told me that he struggled to resist the urge to judge people, but instead preferred to judge their actions. I did not realize at that time how profound that simple statement was, how much it meant for me, and how long I would remember him saying it.
Our next View From The Bench event will be on Tuesday, Feb. 23. We are pleased to tell you that Judge Jay Roth from Fulton State Court will be our guest. We will start the social hour at around 5:30…
RSVP for the Bench and Bar Dinner by March 1 The officers and directors of the DeKalb Bar Association and the DeKalb Lawyers Association cordially invite you to attend the annual Bench and Bar Dinner in honor of the members…
If you attended (or sadly missed) the section’s February 4 program, presented by attorney Lila Bradley speaking on juvenile court, DFCS, and adoption issues, you won't want to miss the next breakfast. To RSVP click here. The Family Law Section…