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Kevin Abernethy Appointed to State Ethics Commission
Hall Booth Smith & Slover attorney Kevin Abernethy was recently appointed to the State Ethics Commission by Governor Casey Cagle. The following press release was written by Ben Fry and sent by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2010
Contact: Ben Fry
404-656-5030
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Kevin Abernethy Appointed to State Ethics Commission
(Atlanta, GA) –Lt. Governor Casey Cagle today announced that the Committee on Assignments has appointed Kevin Abernethy to the State Ethics Commission.
“As public servants, it is our duty to conduct ourselves in the most ethical and transparent manner possible and the State Ethics Commission plays a vital role in ensuring that is the case,” said Cagle. “Kevin will bring proven legal experience and strong personal character to the Ethics Commission and I know that he will be a dedicated watchdog for our citizens.”
“I am incredibly honored to have been appointed to the State Ethics Commission and look forward to working with my fellow members to ensure we have the rules and enforcement procedures in place to preserve the public trust in state government,” said Abernethy. “As a lifelong Georgian, I am truly humbled by this opportunity to serve our state.”
Kevin D. Abernethy of Fulton County is currently an attorney in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith & Slover where he has handled civil rights claims for the City of Atlanta, large complex environmental lawsuits, corporate suits, and claims involving professional negligence. He received a B.A. in Political Science in 1999 from the University of Georgia, where he served as Student Body President, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Georgia State College of Law in 2005.
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HBSS Sponsoring Annual GACC South Gala
Hall Booth Smith & Slover will be one of the sponsors at the Annual German American Chamber of Commerce South Gala for 2010. We will be at a preferred seating Silver table with Miller & Martin PLLC. The 15th Annual Gala will be taking place on November 20, 2010 at the St. Regis Atlanta. For more information for this event or the GACC, please visit http://www.gaccsouth.com/en/.
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Joel McKie Listed as an Agribusiness Mover and Shaker
In an article posted by Georgia Trend Magazine, attorney Joel McKie was listed as one of the Movers and Shakers in the Agribusiness Industry. The list generated by Georgia Trend featured various individuals who are helping to "boost farm productivity, increase crop exports, encourage organic farming or set public policy." Joel was highlighted for his speaking engagements throughout the state that address liability issues the agribusiness and agirtourism professionals may face. To read the article in its entirety, please click here.
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Jim Fisher and Denise Spitalnick featured in Daily Report
A recent victory for attorneys Jim Fisher and Denise Spitalnick was featured in the Daily Report on Thursday, August 5, 2010. The article summarized a verdict on a construction matter involving several companies over a dispute of unpaid bills. The article states, "Circle Y attorney Denise W. Spitalnick of Hall Booth Smith & Slover said Circle Y was pleased by the verdict. 'This case was a very long and contentious one,' she said. We felt the judge's order was fair and that he applied the law accurately." For the complete article, please click here.
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Ken Jones Defense Verdict Published in DRI
A May 12, 2010 defense verdict for Partner Ken Jones was recently posted in the latest issue of the DRI's The Voice. Mr. Jones won a defense verdict for his client, Officer Curry Walker, Jr. of East Point, in an excessive force claim. To read the article in its entirety, click here: And The Defense Wins.
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