Geoff Pope has spent over three decades navigating the complexities of medical negligence and catastrophic injury law. A 1993 cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law, Geoff didn’t start his career on the plaintiff’s side. He actually began by defending healthcare providers and large corporations. This early experience was pivotal; it gave him a "behind-the-curtain" look at how insurance companies and institutions build their defenses. Since 2000, he has used that insider knowledge exclusively to help individuals and families seek justice.Beyond the courtroom, Geoff is a recognized leader in the legal community. He has served as president of both the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Board of Trial Advocates. His peers respect him so much that he’s often called to testify before the Georgia General Assembly on critical legal issues. He also shares his expertise as an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law. Despite his busy practice, Geoff stays grounded by volunteering with truant high school students in Atlanta, believing everyone deserves a second chance. For Geoff, practicing law isn't just about winning cases—it’s about offering personalized, relentless support to people during their most difficult moments. He knows the tactics the other side will use, and he knows exactly how to counter them.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1993, Georgia
Bar Fellowshipin the American Bar Foundation. Mr. Pope is the Immediate Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA).Outside of Pope & Howard P.C., Mr. Pope has served as an adjunct professor of litigation at the Emory University Law School, regularly lectures on a variety of topics at seminars for attorneys, and is frequently asked to testify before various committees of the Georgia General Assembly on legal matters. He also volunteers with the Truancy Intervention Project, where he provides free representation to truant high school students in Atlanta.
Scholastic Honors:
- University of Georgia (B.A. Cum Laude with High Honors 1990, J.D. Cum Laude 1993)
- Georgia Law Review, Editorial Board
- National Moot Court Competition, Final Rounds, 2nd best brief
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society
- Member of Blue Key Society
- Member of Omicron Delta Kappa
- Member of the Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court
- Member of the Order of Barristers
Awards, Honors and Distinctions:
- AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Fellow of the American Bar Association (since 2006)
- Listed in Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers
- Georgia Super Lawyer (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star (2005)
- Daily Report ? Named one of 15 Georgia lawyers ?On the Rise? (2007)
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- The Belli Society
- American Association for Justice
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- State Bar of Georgia
- Truancy Intervention Project
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Georgia
Class of 1993
J.D.
cum laude; Editorial Board, Georgia Law Review; National Moot Court Finalist and Second Best Brief;; Member of the Order of Barristers and Lumpkin Inn of Court
Other EducationUniversity of Georgia
Class of 1990
B.A.
cum laude with High Honors; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Blue Key Honor Society; Omicron Delta Kappa
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6300 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Suite 600-294Atlanta, GA 30339U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Geoff Pope was admitted in 1993 to the State of Georgia.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Geoff Pope has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Pope Trial Law has 2 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Geoff Pope attended University of Georgia.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Pope Trial Law was established in 2005.