Geoff Pope

Geoff Pope is a nationally recognized trial attorney with over 30 years of experience in medical negligence and catastrophic personal injury cases. Since earning his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993, Geoff has devoted his career to fighting for individuals and families harmed by the wrongful actions of others. Early Career and Defense Experience

Geoff began his legal career defending healthcare providers, product manufacturers, insurance companies, and large corporations. This experience gave him a real look into the defense strategies used by powerful institutions, experience he now uses to advocate effectively for his clients. Transition to Plaintiff Representation

In 2000, Geoff shifted his focus to representing plaintiffs exclusively. His deep understanding of both sides of litigation allows him to anticipate and counter defense tactics with precision, resulting in favorable outcomes for the people he represents.

Leadership and Professional Involvement

Geoff has held leadership roles in many of the legal profession’s most respected organizations: Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Past President of "ABOTA" - American board of trial advocates Active member of the American Association for Justice, the Belli Society, the National Trial Lawyers, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Academic and Educational Contributions Adjunct Professor of Litigation at Emory University School of Law Frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars and conferences Regularly invited to testify before committees of the Georgia General Assembly on important legal issues.

Community Involvement

Geoff is committed to giving back and volunteers his time representing truant high school students in Atlanta. His goal is to create positive outcomes for young people who need a second chance. Personal Philosophy

Geoff believes in the relentless pursuit of justice. He approaches every case with legal skill, care, and determination, offering his clients personalized support during some of life’s most challenging moments.

in 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