Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin will be in Augusta THIS EVENING from 5:30pm to 6:30pm for a MEET AND GREET.  This is not a fundraiser; but rather an opportunity to hear Justice Colvin speak and enjoy time together with fellow practitioners/community members.

LOCATION:
Augusta Museum of History
560 Reynolds Street
Augusta, GA 30901

TIME:
5:30pm-6:30pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
You, your family, and anyone else interested in meeting Justice Colvin.

NO RSVP REQ’D–JUST PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE INTERESTED

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2022. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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The Augusta Bar Association welcomes your nominations for this year’s Liberty Bell Award. This award is given annually to a non-lawyer for his or her outstanding public service and community involvement. The recipient will be honored at the Law Day banquet, which will be held Thursday, April 28, 2022. Please email nominations and supporting information to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com by Friday, April 15, 2022.

Law Day 2022

Please see the invitation below for this year’s Law Day Banquet:

Additionally, there will be a Virtual Law Day Panel on Monday, April 25th at 1:00pm.  Please see the flyer below for details:

Job Openings

Augusta, Georgia currently has vacancies for the following positions:

Message from Judge Bo Hunter

Judge Hunter is expanding the list of possible non-profit organizations that could use community service people when assigned from State and Magistrate Court. Organizations currently using community service workers have commented that approximately 20% return as volunteers if they have been assigned to something that is an area of interest for them. If you are connected with any organization or group that might benefit from community service workers, please send the group name and contact person to thehunterfirm@gmail.com.

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2022. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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All members are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Tianna Bias via email by Friday, February 11th.

RSVP with Tiana

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Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2022. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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Thank you for your attendance, both virtually and in-person, for the photo reveal of Judge Ruffin.

A guest book will be presented to Mrs. Ruffin as a keepsake from the Augusta attorneys. Feel free to stop by the office of Tanya Jeffords at 437 Walker Street by Thursday, January 13th to sign.

Alternatively, emails may be sent to TJeffords@JeffordsLaw.com with your name and message which will be added to the guestbook before presentation.

Augusta Bar Association 2022 Dues Notice

Please see the attached membership dues notice for 2022. 

This notice can also be found at the bottom of the newsletter by clicking the teal button labeled “Dues Notice”. We ask that you make note of the updated mailing address for 2022 when sending dues and look forward to your participation in the upcoming year!

View the membership dues notice in Word format. 

Family of Mary Ann Mack Searching for Will

The family of Mary Ann Brinson, formerly known as Mary Ann Mack and Mary Miller, is seeking information about her Last Will and Testatment. Ms. Brinson, of Hephzibah, died on November 25, 2021 at age 69. If you have any information about Ms. Brinson’s Will or if you are in possession of Ms. Brinson’s Will, please contact her daughter Linda at 404-788-9960 or linda.mckie@yahoo.com. Thank you.

2022 SRBLSA TMMCC Competition – Invitation for Participants

The Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”) is hosting regional rounds for the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition at its Annual Regional Convention in Atlanta in February 2022. NBLSA is seeking attorneys who are willing to participate as a brief grader or judge for this year’s competition. If interested, please see the information attached.
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Save the Date – Annual Meeting

Save the date for the Augusta Bar Association’s annual meeting! The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Augusta Country Club.

Please notify the Executive Board of any members (current or past) who passed in 2021 for purposes of the memorial resolutions via email at AugustaBarAssociation1895@gmail.com.

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2022. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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Due to the increasing numbers of persons infected by COVID 19 and the uncertainty of the effect of our exposure over the holiday weekend, and in consideration of the age of many of Judge Ruffin’s colleagues, neighbors and friends who will attend, you are encouraged to attend the dedication of the Ruffin portrait on Tuesday, January 4^th virtually.  The link to the live stream coverage is:  https://youtu.be/2CI-pI2TYSE

We regret that this recommendation is necessary, and look forward to the time when these precautions are only a memory.

Augusta Bar Association 2022 Dues Notice

Please see the attached membership dues notice for 2022. 

This notice can also be found at the bottom of the newsletter by clicking the teal button labeled “Dues Notice”. We ask that you make note of the updated mailing address for 2022 when sending dues and look forward to your participation in the upcoming year!

View the membership dues notice in Word format. 

Pro Bono Staff Attorney Position

Please see the attached announcement regarding the pro bono staff attorney position at the Augusta Regional Office of the Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc. View the announcement. 

Last Call for Allgood Nominations

The Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the Annual Robert L. Allgood Service Award. Please send nominations to the Augusta Bar Secretary at AugustaBarAssociation1895@gmail.com by December 31, 2021.

The award recognizes a member of our bar who has exhibited exemplary service and commitment to the bar and the community over a substantial period of time. Such service may include service to non-profit organizations, religious institutions, recreational sports organizations, and/or professional associations. The Executive Committee will consider all nominations and decide who will receive the award at the Annual Meeting in January.

Receptionist Position at Durham Bray

Durham Bray Law Firm is seeking a full time receptionist position to be filled as soon as possible.  Hours are from 8:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.  Please forward resumes to melissa@durhambraylaw.com and danny@durhambraylaw.com with included references.

Retirement Announcement

Vincent Davison, Jr. announces his retirement from the practice of law effective January 1,2022.

Save the Date – Annual Meeting

Save the date for the Augusta Bar Association’s annual meeting! The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Augusta Country Club.

Please notify the Executive Board of any members (current or past) who passed in 2021 for purposes of the memorial resolutions via email at AugustaBarAssociation1895@gmail.com.

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2022. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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The Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the Annual Robert L. Allgood Service Award. Please send nominations to the Augusta Bar Secretary at AugustaBarAssociation1895@gmail.com by December 31, 2021.

The award recognizes a member of our bar who has exhibited exemplary service and commitment to the bar and the community over a substantial period of time. Such service may include service to non-profit organizations, religious institutions, recreational sports organizations, and/or professional associations. The Executive Committee will consider all nominations and decide who will receive the award at the Annual Meeting in January.

Judge Ruffin Photo Reveal

The Augusta Judicial Circuit invites you to attend The Honorable John H. Ruffin Jr. Portrait Dedication on January 4, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. at the John H. Ruffin Courthouse.

Please RVSP by December 23, 2021 to Katherine Larsen (klarsen@augustaga.gov).

Click here to view the official invitation.

Composite Photos Available for Purchase

The 2021 Augusta Bar Association membership composite photograph is available for purchase at a discounted price of $295 for a 24×36 size composite and $195 for a 20×30 size composite. If you would like to purchase a composite, please email an order request to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com with the preferred size and send a check in the appropriate amount to our Treasurer, John Kraft, at 5431 Copse Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.

If you were unable to schedule a photograph in November for the composite but would like to have a photo included on the composite, please email a professional image in JPEG format to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com by December 24 and send a check in the amount of $75 to our Treasurer, John Kraft, at 5431 Copse Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.

Save the Date – Annual Meeting

Save the date for the Augusta Bar Association’s annual meeting! The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Augusta Country Club.  Please notify the Executive Board of any members (current or past) who passed in 2021 for purposes of the memorial resolutions via email at AugustaBarAssociation1895@gmail.com.

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2021. Dues for 2021 are reduced to $100. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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The 2021 Augusta Bar Association membership composite photograph is available for purchase at a discounted price of $295 for a 24×36 size composite and $195 for a 20×30 size composite. If you would like to purchase a composite, please email an order request to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com with the preferred size and send a check in the appropriate amount to our Treasurer, John Kraft, at 5431 Copse Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.

If you were unable to schedule a photograph in November for the composite but would like to have a photo included on the composite, please email a professional image in JPEG format to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com by December 24 and send a check in the amount of $75 to our Treasurer, John Kraft, at 5431 Copse Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.

December Bar Luncheon

The Augusta Bar Association will partner with The Augusta Bar Foundation for a Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. at The Pinnacle Club. All members are invited to attend.  Please RSVP to Garon Muller via email by Friday, December 10th.

Click Garon’s email address here to RSVP: Garon@BurnsideFirm.com

Allgood Nominations Are Open!

The Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the Annual Robert L. Allgood Service Award. Please send nominations to the Augusta Bar Secretary at AugustaBarAssociation1895@gmail.com by December 31, 2021.

The award recognizes a member of our bar who has exhibited exemplary service and commitment to the bar and the community over a substantial period of time. Such service may include service to non-profit organizations, religious institutions, recreational sports organizations, and/or professional associations. The Executive Committee will consider all nominations and decide who will receive the award at the Annual Meeting in January.

Save the Date – Annual Meeting

Please save the date for the Augusta Bar Association’s annual meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Augusta Country Club.

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2021. Dues for 2021 are reduced to $100. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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The Augusta Bar Association’s monthly luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12th at 12:30 p.m. at the Pinnacle Club. Please RSVP to Garon Muller at Garon@BurnsideFirm.com by Friday, October 8th.

Judge Blanchard, Judge Craig, and District Attorney Bobby Christine will be speaking.

Office of the Public Defender Seeking Donations

The Augusta Judicial Circuit Law Office of the Public Defender is seeking donations of travel-size personal hygiene products (i.e. toothpaste, shampoo, moisturizer, soap) for use in care packs for clients. Donations will be accepted at the AJC PDO office at 902 Greene Street, Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm until October 21st, 2021.

Augusta Bar Composite Photos Scheduled for Nov. 8-19

The Executive Committee of the Augusta Bar Association has approved a new composite photograph for the members of the Bar for 2021. As in 2015, the photographs will be taken by J.Russell Photography in the Lawyers’ Lounge at the Augusta Judicial Center during the weeks of November 8 and November 15 (Nov. 8-19). We hope all members will participate.

To schedule an appointment for your photograph, please call J.Russell at (512) 266-8921 or go to gojrussell.com (click on “Schedule Appointment” on the left side of the home page, then select “Guest Account” to access the calendar). If you do not call or go online to schedule an appointment, a representative from J.Russell will contact you to schedule an appointment. Please note that the Judicial Center will be closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

There is no cost to participate. After your photograph is taken, you will be able to view your proofs immediately and choose a photograph for the composite. Additional portraits will be made available for purchase. There is no obligation to purchase. Please wear professional attire for your photograph.

We ask all of our members to appreciate the importance of our periodic composite photographs and to cooperate with J.Russell to make this a successful project.

Thank you.

Read the full letter from our President, Steve Sanders

Augusta Bar Foundation Thanks You!

The Augusta Bar Foundation wants to thank the following bar members who have either donated to the Foundation or pledged to support the Foundation in the last month.  Thank you for your
dedication to our mission to support at risk and/or disadvantaged youth within Burke, Columbia and Richmond Counties.
KYLE B. WADDELL
MARK WILHELMI

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Augusta Bar Membership

Please send all forms to  augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com

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Please consider making a donation to the Georgia Legal Services Program when you submit your annual state bar dues form this year. GLSP provides civil legal services for those in need, helping ensure equal access to justice for all Georgians.

If you have not already done so, please submit your dues for 2021. Dues for 2021 are reduced to $100. Please submit your dues with the dues notice.

Please ensure your contact information for the Augusta Bar Directory Website is correct. To update your contact information with the Bar, please use the Member Info Update Form.

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