Georgia was the 13th American colony, founded by James Oglethorpe on February 12, 1733. It became the fourth state admitted to the Union on January 2, 1788. The largest Union prison camp in the Confederacy was at Andersonville, Georgia. Today, this tiny town of less than 400 people is the site of the National Prisoner of War Museum.
The Peach State’s more than 9,829,000 residents make it one of the most populous states in the nation. Atlanta has been its capital since 1868 and is also the state’s largest city, with a population greater than 486,400. The Atlanta metro area is also one of the fastest growing areas in the United States.
Georgia Legal Resources
Attorneys and the public can get support and start their legal research with the following resources.
State Bar of Georgia: Bar membership is mandatory for anyone licensed to practice law in Georgia. The Bar provides a variety of educational and assistance programs to its members. It also provides informational brochures for the public as well as online resources for finding a lawyer and discovering the disciplinary history of any member attorney.
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: GACDL provides support and educational resources to lawyers involved in defense of criminal cases.
Georgia Association of Women Lawyers: Since 1928, GAWL has worked to help women lawyers advance their careers. It has seven chapters throughout the state providing mentoring, networking and educational opportunities.
Judicial Branch of Georgia: The Georgia Court System website provides information for the public and legal professionals to successfully navigate the system and find needed legal forms, reports and other publications.
Resources for Legal Marketers in Georgia
Legal marketers and administrators help legal services firms serve their clients and showcase their specialties. The following organizations help them keep up with the latest in best practices for their profession.
Legal Marketing Association, Southeastern Chapter: The LMA’s largest chapter serves ten states, providing leadership, mentoring and educational opportunities to legal marketing professionals.
Association of Legal Administrators, Atlanta Chapter: The ALA strives to promote quality management of legal services organizations, providing educational seminars, publications and more to its members.
Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Georgia
