It was forty years ago today that I was sworn into the Bar, which is the way we lawyers describe the ceremony of acknowledging that we will strive to uphold the Constitution and the laws while representing our clients. The vast majority of those 40 years has been spent representing my clients who are being…
Continue reading ›Another day here in Atlanta, and another high-profile federal criminal case in the newspaper. Although most of my work is doing federal criminal defense here in Atlanta, in Rome, Georgia (where the case in today’s paper is being handled) throughout Georgia and the rest of the country, I want to be clear: I am NOT…
Continue reading ›Oh weary reader, whether here in Atlanta, throughout Georgia or anywhere else in these United States. You know how I go on about various aspects of federal crimes, criminal defense, criminal appeals and post-conviction matters, and the job of being a criminal defense lawyer. Today I want to talk about what happens when a person…
Continue reading ›Well, it’s Monday, and the phone is ringing (thank goodness) with calls from people who over the weekend decided that they or one of their loved ones REALLY needs a good federal criminal defense lawyer. I am always glad to talk with people about actual or potential federal criminal cases, whether the matter is here…
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