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At the recent AAJ Convention, political directors from across the country lamented the attacks on both the tort systems and the workers’ compensation systems of their states. With neighboring states passing caps on damages or another type of Draconian tort reform or a restriction of the rights of injured workers, we must prepare for a full-scale onslaught. To that end, we are focusing intently this summer and fall on GTLA’s grassroots legislative initiative, the 236 Program.  Our political team members – Bill Clark, Wendi Clifton, Jason Rooks, Jim Collins, and Micah Gravley – are working hard to match up legislators and GTLA members in a sophisticated, methodical manner. Ultimately, however, this program’s success depends entirely on you, so please respond when they call Even better, don’t wait for their call – make it a point to spend some time with your legislator now. Whether you handle liability cases or workers’ compensation claims, developing and furthering your relationship with your legislators is the best protection we – and all Georgia’s citizens – have against the inevitable and unceasing efforts to weaken our justice system.

Geoff Pope
GTLA President