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What I’m Really Proud Of

August 6, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

I had the distinct honor of being inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers a couple of weeks ago at the Mid-Year Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was spectacular! There is no question that this is one of the biggest honors of my 38 year career (so far) of practicing law. But when I was introduced, only 3 minutes was permitted and, unfortunately, the things I am most proud of never got mentioned. So I wanted to share with you the things I am most proud of:

1. I obtained a Presidential Pardon from President Barack Obama for a client who had served in the U.S. Army and was tried and convicted of being gay in the military, when it was illegal to serve in the military if you were gay. He served 2 1/2 years in Ft. Leavenworth Military Prison. The conviction prevented my client from being able to obtain a mortgage, get a car loan, obtain employment, etc. I worked pro bono for 6 years for him and finally received a full pardon on January 17, 2020, just three days before President Obama officially left office.

2. I opposed a ballot initiative to amend the Georgia Constitution to include: “This state shall recognize as marriage only the union of man and woman. Marriages between persons of the same sex are prohibited in this state.” I represented St. Mark United Methodist Church, a predominantly gay congregation, in the litigation against the Governor of Georgia, O’Kelley v. Perdue, 2004CV93494, 2006 WL 1350171, at *1 (Ga. Super. May 16, 2006), rev’d, 280 Ga. 732, 632 S.E.2d 110 (2006). The St. Mark Congregation adamantly opposed this discriminatory language. Our efforts were ultimately vindicated with Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015.

Robin Frazer Clark Inducted as Fellow of International Academy of Trial Lawyers

August 1, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Robin Frazer Clark Inducted as Fellow of International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Robin Frazer Clark was inducted as a Fellow into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at the organization’s 2025 Mid-Year Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, July 23-27.

An Insurance Adjuster Called—Now What?

July 15, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

You’re hurt. Or your car’s totaled. Maybe both. You’re still shaken, trying to figure out what’s next, and then your phone rings. It’s an insurance adjuster, wanting to “ask a few questions.” They’ll sound friendly. Calm. Helpful. But remember: they are not calling to help you. They’re calling to help the company that signs their checks.

You Don’t Owe Them a Conversation

You can say no. You can let it go to voicemail. You can schedule it later or never. You’re not obligated to speak with them the moment they reach out. If you’ve got a lawyer, your answer is simple: “Please direct all questions to my attorney.”

Georgia Tort Law Updates You Need to Know About

June 15, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

If you’ve been injured in Georgia and are considering a lawsuit, the rules just changed—and not in your favor. On April 21, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed two sweeping tort reform bills into law. These laws tilt the scales toward corporations and insurers, making it harder for victims to get justice. If you don’t act fast and smart, you could lose your chance to recover what you deserve.

Medical Bills

Under the new law, juries can now see only the actual amounts paid for your medical care—not the full amounts billed. This change benefits insurance companies and defendants by reducing the damages they owe. If your hospital billed $100,000 but your insurer paid $20,000, the jury sees only the $20,000. This approach ignores the true cost of your care and the burden you bear.

What Really Happens After a Bus Crash

May 15, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

There’s a disturbing quiet that follows a bus crash. Metal twisted, people dazed, the air thick with shock. What comes next, however, when the sirens fade, is where the real fight begins. If you’ve been hurt, you’re up against more than just physical recovery. You’re facing insurance companies, government red tape, and a system that would rather ignore your pain than pay what’s owed. That’s not justice. That’s theft with a clipboard.

Who’s on the Hook When a Bus Wrecks

Multiple parties can be legally responsible, and it’s rarely just the driver. Private charter companies, government-run transit systems, even third-party maintenance contractors may share the blame. Sometimes another motorist triggers the wreck. Other times, it’s a bus company that pushed a vehicle back onto the road without fixing known issues.

When Will the Senseless Deaths of Innocent People Due to Police Chases Stop?

April 15, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

When will the senseless deaths of innocent Georgians due to police chases stop? I found myself asking this question once again this morning when I heard the news of exactly that, i.e., another innocent Georgian killed last night due to a police chase of another driver. This time is was a completely innocent 19 year old young man out at 7:51 p.m., not late by anyone’s standards. It is just unbelievable.

The tragedy last night occurred at the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Euclid Avenue in Little Five Points, a neighborhood that is densely populated with bars, stores and apartments, that has a high amount of pedestrians walking on the sidewalks and that has very narrow streets that are usually bumper-to-bumper. I live very near this intersection and am very familiar with it. The last thing I could possibly imagine is for a police officer to choose to engage in a high-speed chase into this neighborhood. It was totally reckless. And the chase apparently began on I-20 and continued until the collision at this intersection, which is about 3 miles from I-20. This officer drove 3 miles into this heavily congested city neighborhood at high speeds chasing another vehicle for “speeding and erratic lane changes” and this decision by the police officer resulted in the death of a completely innocent teenager. Help it make sense!

The driver of the vehicle being chased by police is now facing several charges, including murder, first-degree vehicular homicide, reckless driving, possession of a schedule 1 narcotic, felony fleeing among other things. But what charges is the police officer facing? The person who made that horrible, deadly decision to chase her at high speeds through a densely populated City of Atlanta neighborhood ? Any?

Distracted Driving Could Cost You More Than Just Your Case

April 15, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but let’s be honest—distracted driving doesn’t stop when the calendar flips to May. Every single day, drivers make split-second decisions that put lives at risk. Checking a notification. Adjusting a playlist. Eating behind the wheel. These small distractions add up to thousands of lives lost every year. And if you’re the one injured in a distracted driving accident? That moment of inattention could cost you more than your health. It could cost you compensation.

Comparative Negligence Reduces Your Compensation

Georgia follows comparative negligence rule, meaning if you were partially at fault, your compensation could be reduced by that percentage. If you’re more than 50% at fault, you get nothing. Even a small distraction on your part could give the other driver’s insurance company exactly what they need to minimize (or deny) your claim.

McCracken Poston Regales Lawyers Club of Atlanta with Tales from “Zenith Man: Death, Love and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom”

March 27, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

Last week we were thrilled to have Georgia Trial Lawyer McCracken King Poston, Jr. be our guest speaker at Lawyers Club of Atlanta. McCracken regaled the crowd of over 200 attorneys with stories about his trial in Ringgold, Georgia in which he represented Alvin Ridley, who was accused of holding his wife captive in their basement for almost three decades before killing her.

McCracken Poston is a former four-term legislator in the Georgia House of Representatives. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a 1985 graduate of The University of Georgia School of Law. He has practiced law for 39 years in Georgia. He gained national attention for his handling of several notable cases that were featured on CNN Presents, Dateline NBC, A & E’s American Justice and Forensic Files.

McCracken’s new book “Zenith Man: Death, Love and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom” tells the tale of Alvin Ridley, accused of murdering his wife, and McCracken’s courtroom battle for Justice for Alvin. Alvin was a difficult client, storing evidence in a cockroach-infested suitcase, unwilling to reveal key facts to his defender. Gradually, Poston pieced together the full story behind Virginia and Alvin’s curious marriage and her cause of death—which was completely overlooked by law enforcement. Calling on medical experts, testimony from Alvin himself, and a wealth of surprising evidence gleaned from Alvin’s junk-strewn house, Poston presented a groundbreaking defense that allowed Alvin to return to his peculiar lifestyle, a free man.

What Happens If You’re in an Accident While Taking an Uber—And Why You Still Need a Lawyer

March 15, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

Rideshare apps like Uber have changed the way people get around. But what happens when the ride doesn’t go as planned? Accidents happen, and when they do, Uber and its insurance company are not looking out for you. They’re protecting their bottom line. You, the passenger, are left injured, confused, and caught in a claims process designed to wear you down.

Here’s what you need to know when an Uber ride turns into a nightmare.

Who Pays for Your Injuries?

Robin Frazer Clark, the Leader Within, and Bridge Building for the Next Generation of Women Lawyers

February 24, 2025 | Alexandria Clark

Last week, my boss–my mom–Robin Frazer Clark was invited to speak on a panel of highly esteemed women at the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers’ annual CLE entitled “The Leader Within.” She was joined on the panel by Linda Klein, the first woman President of the State Bar of Georgia; Meka Ward, Assistant General Counsel for the Home Depot; Judge Ana Maria Martinez, Georgia’s First Latina State Court Judge; and Zahra Karinshak, a veteran and former Georgia Senator. The incredible women who shared the stage all come from different backgrounds, have achieved unbelievable success in various practice areas, and have overcome consistent adversity as women in the legal field, often holding the title of “First Female ___” in many spaces they occupy within this male-dominated field. To be sure, the gender disparity is shrinking by the year—the latest numbers from the American Bar Association tell us that the gap is narrowing, with the percentage of female lawyers growing from 36% in 2014 to 41% in 2024. I know that, at some point in my legal career, I will likely encounter adversity as a woman in the legal field that resembles the challenges that the panelists once faced. But I also know that, because of the fearlessness of the female leaders who have come before me, I will have far fewer barriers to overcome than they did.

I’ve had the privilege of hearing my mom’s sage advice on panels, speaking to a group of lawyers, or even just at the dinner table for 27 years. What I’ve now realized, however, is that the advice hits a little differently once you start following in those same footsteps she’s laid on the ground in front of you. Hopefully other young attorneys (and experienced attorneys too!) can benefit from these nuggets of wisdom I picked up from these Queens of the Law. Here are some of my takeaways from the incredible panel:

There are many ways to lead. The panelists offered a variety of answers to questions about what makes a “good leader,” but at the core of most of their answers were simple pieces of advice: be yourself and treat others the way you would want to be treated. If you try to adopt a style of leadership that is not genuine to the person you are, your team will be able to sense that something seems off and may not have full confidence in the leadership or the overall mission. Treating each other by the Golden Rule allows for a deeper sense of trust and understanding between the different levels of the hierarchy within the team (and is also probably just a good piece of life advice for how we should strive to treat others… this includes opposing counsel!!)