Geoff Pope,
Atlanta Trial Attorney
Founding Attorney, Pope Trial Law
About Geoff Pope
Geoff Pope is the founding attorney of Pope Trial Law in Atlanta. As a personal injury trial attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience, since earning his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993, Geoff has devoted his career to fighting for individuals and families harmed by the wrongful actions of others.
Early Career in Defense Litigation
Geoff began his career defending healthcare providers, product manufacturers, insurance companies, and large corporations. He saw firsthand how these organizations handled claims and built their defense. Today, that experience helps him understand the arguments his clients may face and prepare for them.
Representing Injured Individuals and Families
Since 2000, Geoff has focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs. He brings his understanding of both sides of a lawsuit to medical negligence and serious injury cases, anticipating defense arguments and developing a case based on the evidence and its impact on his clients’ lives.
Awards and Professional Recognition
Throughout his career, Geoff has been recognized by Georgia Super Lawyers and has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The Daily Report also named him among its Georgia lawyers “On the Rise.” He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
Georgia Super Lawyers honoree for 18 consecutive years (2005 to 2023), placing him among the top 5 percent of attorneys in Georgia
AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence
AVVO rating of 10 out of 10 for professional conduct and experience
Named one of 15 Georgia lawyers “On the Rise” by the Daily Report
Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a distinction awarded to fewer than 0.5 percent of attorneys nationwide
Legal Leadership and Professional Memberships
Geoff has held leadership roles in many of the legal profession’s most respected organizations:
- Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Past President of "ABOTA" - American board of trial advocates
- Active member of the American Association for Justice, the Belli Society, the National Trial Lawyers, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Education and Academic Honors
- Adjunct Professor of Litigation at Emory University School of Law
- Frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars and conferences
- Regularly invited to testify before committees of the Georgia General Assembly on important legal issues
Educational Background
University of Georgia School of Law
- Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1993
- Editorial Board, Georgia Law Review
- National Moot Court Finalist and Second Best Brief
- Member of the Order of Barristers and Lumpkin Inn of Court
University of Georgia
- Bachelor of Arts, cum laude with High Honors, 1990
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Blue Key Honor Society
- Omicron Delta Kappa
Community Involvement
Outside his injury practice, Geoff volunteers his time representing Atlanta high school students facing truancy issues. He wants to help young people work through these challenges and have a chance to get back on track.
Personal Philosophy
A serious injury can leave you worrying about medical care, missed work, and how your family will manage. Geoff takes the time to understand what you’re facing and what matters to you. That understanding shapes how he prepares your case and supports you through settlement discussions or trial.
Real People, Real Results
While no amount of money can erase the pain of a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, our team is committed to securing the financial and emotional support you need to move forward.