The Monthly Docket

William P. "Pope" Langdale III of Valdosta has been elected to serve as the 61st President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association at GTLA's Annual Convention on April 28. Langdale, who was elected by unanimous vote, takes the reins from outgoing GTLA President Darren Penn and will serve a one-year term. He previously served as GTLA President-elect and Legislative Committee Co-Chairman.

"I am truly honored and humbled to have been selected by my peers to serve as president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association," remarked President Pope Langdale. "I began my law career as a defense attorney in the Atlanta law firm of Long, Weinberg, Ansley and Wheeler and received the best training that any young lawyer could ever hope for from some of the very best talent in the defense bar. I then returned home to Valdosta to practice law with my father, and since the day I returned home, I have worked hard to refine the trial skills necessary to effectively represent some of the finest and most down-to-earth people in our state -- the citizens of South Georgia. Having first practiced defense law in Atlanta, and now representing plaintiffs in civil suits in South Georgia, I believe that I bring a unique perspective to GTLA that will allow our association to amplify our efforts to serve as a valuable resource to trial lawyers in every corner of the state."

Visit https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=PopePressRelease2016 to view the full article online.

Keep an eye out for the Spring 2016 edition of Verdict - the Journal of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association - which will be arriving in your mailbox later this month! Commemorating GTLA's 60th Anniversary, this edition features a full-length interview with longtime GTLA member Tommy Malone, who reflects on how far our association has come since its inception in 1956.

Also featured in this edition:

> Law Practice and Cloud Computing: Staying Ethical in a Digital World
> 14 Years in the Making: Justice Delayed, but Not Denied
> What is the Plaintiff's Burden in Proving the Value of Medical Expenses?
> An Introduction to Daycare Negligence Cases
> Diminished Value Claims: Not Just for Cars Anymore
> And so much more!

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nxt/ to view the full article online.

You are invited to trade in your dress shoes for flip flops and join us in sunny Amelia Island, Florida for the 2016 Auto Torts Workshop! A family-friendly and action-packed seminar, the Auto Torts Workshop will combine great CLE offerings from some of the premier trial lawyers in the state with a social calendar that will ensure that your trip to Amelia is one to remember.

After you register, be sure to book your accommodations in the GTLA block of rooms at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort online or by calling the hotel directly at 1-888-444-OMNI. All reservations must be made by Monday, June 27.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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