Geoff Pope – Founding Attorney

About Geoff Pope
Geoff Pope is a distinguished attorney with over 25 years of experience specializing in medical negligence and catastrophic personal injury cases. Since earning his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993, Geoff has dedicated his career to advocating for individuals and families harmed by the wrongful conduct of others.

Early Career and Defense Experience
For the first seven years of his career, Geoff defended healthcare providers, product manufacturers, insurance companies, and other businesses. This experience provided him with invaluable insight into the defense strategies employed by large corporations and insurers, which he now leverages to the advantage of his clients.

Transition to Plaintiff Representation
In 2000, Geoff shifted his focus exclusively to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases. His deep understanding of both sides of litigation equips him to anticipate and counter defense tactics effectively, enhancing his ability to secure favorable outcomes for his clients.

Notable Achievements

• Georgia Super Lawyers: Recognized for 18 consecutive years (2005–2023), placing him in the top 5% of attorneys statewide.
• AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell: Reflecting the highest level of professional excellence.
• AVVO Rating of 10/10: Denoting superb professional conduct and experience.
• Daily Report: Named one of 15 Georgia lawyers “On the Rise” in 2007.
• Fellow of the American Bar Foundation: An honor extended to less than 0.5% of attorneys.

Leadership and Professional Involvement
Mr. Pope has held numerous leadership positions in prominent legal organizations:

• Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), representing over 2,000 Georgia attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured.
• Past President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization comprising experienced plaintiff and defense trial lawyers.
• Member of esteemed organizations including The Belli Society, American Association for Justice, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, National Trial Lawyers, and Southern Trial Lawyers Association.

Academic and Educational Contributions

• Adjunct Professor of Litigation at Emory University Law School.
• Frequent Lecturer: Presents on various legal topics at attorney seminars and conferences.
• Testimonial Contributor: Often called upon to testify before committees of the Georgia General Assembly on legal matters.

Educational Background

• University of Georgia:
  • Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1993.
    • Georgia Law Review: Editorial Board Member.
    • National Moot Court Competition: Final Rounds Participant; Awarded 2nd Best Brief.
    • Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court: Member.
    • Order of Barristers: Inductee.
      
  • Bachelor of Arts, cum laude with High Honors, 1990.
    • Phi Beta Kappa: Member.
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: Member.
    • Blue Key Honor Society: Member.
    • Omicron Delta Kappa: Member.

Community Involvement
Geoff is deeply committed to giving back to the community by volunteering his time to provide pro bono representation to truant high school students in Atlanta, aiming to positively impact their futures.

Personal Philosophy
Geoff believes in the relentless pursuit of justice and is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized legal representation. His approach combines thorough legal knowledge with a genuine commitment to his clients’ well-being, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes in every case.