ATLANTA – Jan. 24, 2025 – Richard J. Valladares, administrative shareholder of the Atlanta office and chair of the Atlanta Business Litigation Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was again appointed by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which reviews applications and recommends candidates to fill judicial vacancies within the state, superior, and appellate courts in Georgia.
The appointment took place in December 2024, where Valladares was appointed by the governor as one of 38 appointments to the JNC. “I look forward to working with this group of leaders in the legal profession to promote a judicial branch that upholds our law, ideals, and commitment to integrity,” Kemp said in a statement.
“It is an honor to have the confidence of Governor Kemp and to serve the State of Georgia in this important role. I look forward to working with the talented legal professionals on the JNC for another term,” Valladares said.
Valladares has experience in numerous areas of litigation, including complex commercial litigation, personal injury defense, class action, construction litigation, products liability, and insurance coverage litigation. His litigation and trial experience extends throughout all phases of a dispute, including pre-litigation negotiations, administrative investigations, trial, and appeal. In addition, he advises a wide array of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to the smallest entrepreneur, on commercial dispute resolution and litigation avoidance techniques.
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