"Georgia Trend, the magazine of Georgia business, politics and economic development since 1985, is the only statewide business publication in the market. Georgia Trend is published once a month with two extra issues: Business Georgia and Small Business Guide. It is delivered to more than 50,000 subscribers and has become indispensable to the leaders that shape our state." GeorgiaTrend.com. Each year … Continue reading 2020 Georgia Trend Legal Elite
Meeting a Client’s Needs in DUI Cases
"Jody Louis Sellers recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to effectively and efficiently meet a client’s needs while representing them on a DUI Case. Jody received training on setting up a system to manage workflow, information, and resources to most effectively and efficiently communicate with a … Continue reading Meeting a Client’s Needs in DUI Cases
Georgia Court of Appeals Rules Refusal to Take PBT Cannot Be Used Against You
STATE V. BRADBERRY, 2020 GA. APP. LEXIS 560 (2020) On October 7, 2020, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a decisive ruling in the realm of D.U.I. law. In the ongoing battle of admissibility and forced breath tests, citizens scored a victory concerning portable breath tests. THE CASE: THE HOLDING In State v. Bradberry, 2020 … Continue reading Georgia Court of Appeals Rules Refusal to Take PBT Cannot Be Used Against You
Transitioning In The Covid-19 Pandemic
The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, recently received advanced level training from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. The training focused on how to effectively take care of a client’s needs and how to remain agile during the COVID-19 pandemic. The training covered issues on why moving a law practice to the cloud is important … Continue reading Transitioning In The Covid-19 Pandemic
Federal Law May Ban Gun Rights Due to Misdemeanor: Here’s How to Restore Them
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor crime, you may find yourself having to seek a firearms restoration. In the state of Georgia, a guilty plea to, or the conviction of, a felony will result in the loss of your right to carry, possess, and transport firearms. Additionally, under federal law a guilty plea … Continue reading Federal Law May Ban Gun Rights Due to Misdemeanor: Here’s How to Restore Them
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision for LGBTQ Employees: Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia
In a landmark 6-3 decision from the United States Supreme Court, LGBTQ employees were recognized as protected individuals under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In the opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court held that "[a]n employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title … Continue reading Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision for LGBTQ Employees: Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia
Restoring Your Second (2nd) Amendment Right
GEORGIA LAW A guilty plea or conviction to certain crimes can change your life forever. One such way is the loss of your Constitutional Second Amendment right to carry, possess, and transport firearms. In Georgia, a guilty plea to, or the conviction of, a felony will result in the loss of your right to carry, … Continue reading Restoring Your Second (2nd) Amendment Right
For the Kids: FREE Character Video Giveaway
https://videopress.com/v/hFSODr1M?preloadContent=metadata Our first video giveaway was such a fun event, that we are back for round 2! In the spirit of childhood imagination, and to continue giving back to the community during this unprecedented time in our lives, The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, wants to bring that imagination to your families too. By teaming up … Continue reading For the Kids: FREE Character Video Giveaway
Obtaining Open Records
Often in family law or criminal defense cases, you may find yourself in need of certain public records as part of your case. Most often the records needed are police reports that have been created. So how do you retrieve those records? That is where the Georgia Open Records Act comes into play. Georgia Open … Continue reading Obtaining Open Records
Judicial Emergency Order Extended Through June 12, 2020
On May 4, 2020, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia extended the Judicial Emergency Order, which was initially issued on March 13, 2020. Under the extended Order, courts throughout the state will remain open in limited capacities through June 12, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. The actual Order from the Chief … Continue reading Judicial Emergency Order Extended Through June 12, 2020
Georgia Chamber Compiles Reopening Recommendations for Businesses
With the enactment of Executive Order 04.20.20.01, today marks the opening of certain Georgia businesses. As these business reopen, the question remains: how will this affect the Covid-19 cases in the state? In an attempt to alleviate a potential spike in corona virus cases, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has compiled a summary of recommended … Continue reading Georgia Chamber Compiles Reopening Recommendations for Businesses
Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Goes Digital: Donations to Feed the Hungry
Once again The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, has joined Georgia's legal community to end hunger in our state with the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy event. Each year the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy takes place in April with the sole goal of raising money and food donations to feed the hungry throughout the state of Georgia. … Continue reading Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Goes Digital: Donations to Feed the Hungry
Governor Kemp Issues Executive Order to Re-Open Georgia Economy in Phases
On Monday, April 20, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued Executive Order 04.20.20.01. Under this Executive Order, Governor Kemp has started the process of re-opening Georgia's economy in phases. As part of the Executive Order, certain businesses (including hair stylists, bowling alleys, and gyms) will be able to begin re-opening their businesses for in-person customers. However, … Continue reading Governor Kemp Issues Executive Order to Re-Open Georgia Economy in Phases
Shelter in Place Executive Order Amended to Enforce Family Law Court Orders
On April 2, 2020, Governor Kemp issued Executive Order 04.02.20.01. This executive order created a "shelter in place" directive, limiting certain businesses and individuals from travel, employment, and other daily tasks. As soon as the executive order was put in place, issues and questions concerning custody and visitation exchanges in family law cases began arising. … Continue reading Shelter in Place Executive Order Amended to Enforce Family Law Court Orders
Georgia Statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order Takes Effect April 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed a statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order. With this Executive Order, beginning on Friday, April 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., certain restrictions affecting all citizens, and certain businesses and employees, go into effect. To stay updated and informed, … Continue reading Georgia Statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order Takes Effect April 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.
Give Your Child the Gift of Imagination and Wonder, FREE from The Sellers Law Firm, LLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqZzNo2RtCU&feature=youtu.be Here's something you might not have known about Jody L. Sellers, the owner of The Sellers Law Firm, LLC. As a child, he loved Disney movies, and his favorite characters were the seven dwarfs, Peter Pan, and Winnie the Pooh (and Eeyore).  In the spirit of childhood imagination, and to continue giving back to … Continue reading Give Your Child the Gift of Imagination and Wonder, FREE from The Sellers Law Firm, LLC
Using Mental Illness to Fight Wrongful DUI Arrests
A DUI arrest can change your life forever, and the event can be even more devastating when you are innocent of the charge. Individuals with a mental illness face an even scarier situation, as their illness can often be mistaken for signs of an impaired driver. Always wanting to stay abreast of the most current … Continue reading Using Mental Illness to Fight Wrongful DUI Arrests
Covid-19 Updates: Stay Informed and Healthy
In this unprecedented time in the world, the main point to remember is to stay healthy. We can all do our part by staying calm and following health protocols issued by the state and federal agencies. You can get daily updates from the Georgia Department of Public Health HERE. As we work through this health … Continue reading Covid-19 Updates: Stay Informed and Healthy
Charity, Wrestling, and The Sellers Law Firm, LLC: All About the Kids
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, is teamzing up with other local businesses.  By why? It’s all to raise awareness and money for Operation Lunchbox. Operation Lunchbox is a charity that feeds school children on the weekends who otherwise wouldn’t have food. This Charity Bash will bring wrestling and entertainment to fans … Continue reading Charity, Wrestling, and The Sellers Law Firm, LLC: All About the Kids
Charity Through Wrestling: The Sellers Law Firm Teams Up With Local Businesses to Raise Money for Operation Lunchbox
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, is bringing wrestling to the local community, all in an effort to raise awareness and money for Operation Lunchbox—a charity that feeds school children in our local community. By teaming up with other local businesses, including Promo Vision Digital Advertising, Tall Tales, and Victory Championship … Continue reading Charity Through Wrestling: The Sellers Law Firm Teams Up With Local Businesses to Raise Money for Operation Lunchbox