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🚨 Georgia’s Squatter Crisis & The New Law That’s Changing Everything! 🚨

In 2023 and early 2024, Metro Atlanta property owners faced an alarming rise in squatter activity. Homeowners, real estate agents, and property managers couldn’t get help from law enforcement or the courts. The frustration led to major pressure on the Georgia legislature—resulting in the Georgia Squatter Reform Act.

In the complete episode clip, real estate attorney David Metzger breaks down:
🏠 The loopholes squatters used to stay in homes
⚖️ The legal process before and after the reform
🚔 How property owners can now remove squatters more efficiently

If you own property in Georgia, this episode is a must-watch! Don’t wait until it happens to you—know your rights now.

🔗 Listen to the complete episode here: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-georgia-squatter-reform-act-with-david-metzger/

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The Georgia Squatter Reform Act with David Metzger

🎙️ The Georgia Squatter Reform Act: What Homeowners Must Know

🏡 What happens when someone unlawfully occupies your property?

In this episode of See You In Court, real estate attorney David Metzger joins us to discuss the Georgia Squatter Reform Act—a new law designed to protect property owners from squatters and accelerate the removal process.

📌 What We Cover:
✔️ Who is a squatter, and how do they exploit legal loopholes?
✔️ How the new law makes it easier to remove unlawful occupants
✔️ What steps homeowners must take if squatters move in
✔️ Legal challenges and enforcement concerns

If you own property, work in real estate, or want to stay informed on Georgia law—this episode is a must-listen!

#LegalPodcast #RealEstateLaw #GeorgiaSquatterReform #HomeownerRights

Guest Bio

David is a real estate attorney and litigator whose practice concentrates on nearly all aspects of real estate law. As a partner at Williams Teusink, LLC, David has experience in a variety of areas within real estate law, including landlord-tenant disputes, title issues, easement and boundary disputes, land-use and zoning matters, property tax valuation and appeals, and more. David received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Georgia. 

Prior to attending law school, David served as a legislative aid in the Virginia House of Delegates. He later received his J.D. with honors from Georgia State University and was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2011. Since then, he has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as before municipal boards and local governments.

He has been featured on several television news programs discussing real estate issues impacting the Atlanta area, and he has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine. David has really stood out as an expert on real estate issues, particularly on housing and landlord-tenant matters, and he is here today to talk with us about the current state of homeowner rights in Georgia as they relate to “Squatters”.

Links:

Atlanta Real Estate & Business Attorneys - Williams Teusink

http://www.akintate.com/

https://www.gatriallawyers.net/

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To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org

🎙 New See You In Court Podcast Clip – Larry Thompson on Justice & Clemency

In this compelling clip, former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Larry Thompson shares his unfiltered thoughts on justice, accountability, and the consequences of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

🔹 "It's hard for me to think of anything that was more offensive to me than the attack on the Capitol. None of them need to be pardoned, quite frankly. I think there may be instances where clemency would be appropriate for some, but I don't think a pardon would be appropriate."

Where should the line be drawn between justice and mercy? Should some individuals receive clemency, or should full accountability take precedence?

Tune in now and join the conversation.

📌 Listen to The Complete Interview: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/larry-d-thompson-quiet-counsel-looking-back-on-a-life-see-you-in-court-podcast/

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🎙 Defining Leadership & Justice with Larry D. Thompson 🎙

From the U.S. Department of Justice to corporate boardrooms, Larry D. Thompson has spent over five decades shaping the legal world. As U.S. Deputy Attorney General, he led critical reforms, and as General Counsel at PepsiCo, he navigated corporate legal challenges at the highest level.

In this clip, Robin Frazer Clark reviews Thompson’s remarkable career.

 

Listen to the complete episode to hear his insights on:
✅ The role of leadership in law and corporate governance
✅ How civil liberties are shaped by legal decisions
✅ His insights on the future of the justice system

📺 Listen to the full episode here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vgtru-17af49f

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🎧 When Should a Lawyer Fire a Client?

In this clip from episode 45 of See You In Court, we discuss a lesson that every attorney should know—not every client is a good client. When legal advice is continuously ignored, it may be time to walk away. Hear how one attorney learned this firsthand from Judge Bell and why it’s crucial to maintain ethical boundaries.

Listen now and let us know: Should attorneys fire clients who refuse to take legal advice?

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Defining Justice: Fairness or Punishment? | Larry D. Thompson on See You In Court

🎧 New Clip from Episode 45 – See You In Court

Justice is a concept debated across courtrooms, communities, and cultures. But what does it really mean? In this episode, former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Larry D. Thompson defines justice in a way that challenges conventional thinking.

📌 “Justice is not necessarily about punishment… for me, it’s fairness.”

What do you think? Listen to the complete episode and join the conversation!

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🎙️ “Some people just need a good trial. They don’t need to go to the penitentiary.

n this thought-provoking episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate sit down with Larry D. Thompson, former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, for a deep dive into justice, fairness, and the power of the legal system.

During the conversation, Lester Tate shares a powerful reflection on prosecutorial discretion, recalling a case where a defendant was convicted of a misdemeanor—yet the prosecution pushed for a prison sentence. His perspective challenges us to ask: Is justice about punishment, or about the fairness of the trial itself?

This episode is packed with wisdom on the role of trials in justice, the balance between civil liberties and public safety, and reflections from his new book, Quiet Counsel: Looking Back on a Life of Service to the Law.

🔹 How should justice be served in our courts?
🔹 When does prosecution go too far?
🔹 How do we maintain fairness in an ever-changing legal landscape?

Tune in for an enlightening conversation with one of the most respected legal minds of our time.

📢 Listen now and join the discussion!

🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/larry-d-thompson-quiet-counsel-looking-back-on-a-life-see-you-in-court-podcast/
📖 Learn more about Larry D. Thompson’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Counsel-Looking-Back-Service/dp/1633310965
🎥 Watch more clips on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qNpjuZ-XEKU

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Corporate Responsibility vs. Social Responsibility: A New Standard for Ethical Business

🌟 Corporate Responsibility: A Vision for Ethical Business 🌟

In this eye-opening clip from Episode 45 of the See You in Court podcast, Larry D. Thompson—former U.S. Deputy Attorney General and PepsiCo executive—redefines what it means for businesses to do the right thing.

🔑 Key Insights:

• Corporate Responsibility vs. Social Responsibility: Why it’s not just philanthropy after profits are made.
• How corporations can balance shareholder returns with societal impact.
• The importance of long-term sustainability in ethical decision-making.

🎧 Don’t miss this essential conversation for corporate leaders, legal professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of business and ethics.

🔗 Listen to the full episode now: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/larry-d-thompson-quiet-counsel-looking-back-on-a-life-see-you-in-court-podcast/

💬 Have thoughts on corporate responsibility? Share them with us below!

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Larry D. Thompson- Quiet Counsel: Looking Back On A Life | See You In Court Podcast

Today on the podcast, Robin and Lester interview former US Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson

 

Larry D. Thompson is the former U.S. Deputy Attorney General (2001-2003), the second highest ranking position in the U.S. Department of Justice.

In a distinguished public and private sector career over more than three decades, Mr. Thompson also has prosecuted complex cases as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, directed internal investigations and defended individuals and businesses in special matters as a partner in a major law firm, and served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of PepsiCo, Inc.

During his tenure as Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Thompson led the Department of Justice’s National Security Coordination Council, as well as the government-wide Corporate Fraud Task Force. In 2000, Congress selected Mr. Thompson to chair the bi-partisan Judicial Review Commission on Foreign Asset Control. In 2004, he served as a Senior Fellow with the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.

Prior to serving as U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Thompson was a partner with the Atlanta-based law firm of King & Spalding, LLP, and was co-founder of the firm’s special matters and government investigations practice. He previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1982 to 1986. From 1995 to 1998, he served as Independent Counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development Investigation.

Most recently, Mr. Thompson served as Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and General Counsel for PepsiCo.  He joined Finch McCranie LLP as Counsel in July 2015 and continues to serve as the John A. Sibley Professor of Corporate and Business Law at the University of Georgia. Mr. Thompson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, his Master’s degree at Michigan State University and his law degree at the University of Michigan.

 

Links:

Larry D. Thompson | Finch McCranie LLP

https://www.akintate.com/

https://www.gatriallawyers.net/

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🤖 Shaping the Future of Justice: AI’s Role in the Legal Industry

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, and the legal profession is no exception. In this short clip from episode 43 of See You In Court, we dive into the profound impact AI is having on the legal system and what it means for justice as we know it.

 

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