Attorney
Attorney Michael Geoffroy’s law practice focuses on auto collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, environmental law, and catastrophic injury. He stands up for the cause of justice throughout Georgia and on behalf of his clients every day.
He is a leader in both the courtroom and the community, having been recognized numerous times for his involvement in each. Michael has been recognized for representing his clients many times, being named Top 40 Under 40, Legal Elite, and Rising Star, as well as holding a 10.0 rating on Avvo.
Michael has also held many leadership positions in Georgia’s legal community, including serving as president of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia and founding the LEAD program for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.
Michael is a proud member of the Covington community where he and his wife have served on the Main Street Board, Arts Association, the Newton County Planning and Zoning, Newton Trails, Newton County Boys and Girls Club, and the Covington Family YMCA.
Michael was raised in Rockdale County and graduated from George Walton Academy in Monroe. He went on to attend the University of Florida on an academic scholarship.
Upon graduation, he attended the University of Georgia Law School, and has been practicing law for over 20 years with a focus on serving folks in Conyers, Covington, Monroe and Atlanta. Michael’s list of involvement and awards are not to brag, but to show his dedication to justice and his community.
Michael is married to Tara McFarland Geoffroy and has three children – Mac, Hudson and Alice. He attends church with his family at Church of the Good Shepherd.
Awards and Recognition
- Award for Outstanding Service from the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, 2006
- Graduate of State Bar of Georgia YLD Leadership Academy, 2007
- Award for Outstanding Public Service for Pro Bono Representation, 2009
- 10.0 Rating on Avvo.com, the highest rating for an attorney
- Recognized by the Supreme Court of Georgia for Mentoring, 2010
- “Rising Star” by Superlawyers and Atlanta Magazine, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
- “Top 40 Under 40” by National Trial Lawyers for 2013
- Georgia Pro Bono Project Lawyer of the Month April, 2012
- Fellow, Georgia Bar Foundation 2009-2016, Fellowship Restricted to top 4% of Georgia Attorneys
- “Best Lawyers” by Best Lawyers in America 2020
- “Champion”, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- “Legal Elite” by GeorgiaTrend, 2010, 2012, 2023
- North Central Georgia Board Member of the Year, 2018
- “Superlawyer”, Superlawyers and Atlanta Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- “Signature Service Award”, State Bar of Georgia, YLD – 2019
- Founder, Georgia Trial Lawyers LEAD Mentorship Academy
Community Involvement
- Arts Association of Newton County, Board of Directors, 2007-2010
- Covington Family YMCA, Board of Directors, 2007-2014
- Main Street Covington, Board of Directors, 2009-2013
- City of Covington Planning and Zoning Board, 2009-2012
- George Walton Academy, Board of Trustees, 2011-Present
- YMCA Youth Soccer, Coach, 2008-2011, 2014-2019
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Member
- Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism, Member, 2010-2012
- State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, President, 2010-2011
- Ethics and Professionalism Committee, Young Lawyers Division, Chairman, 2005-2007
- Georgia Legal Services Program, Board of Directors, 2011- 2016
- State Bar of Georgia, Member Pro Bono Committee, Member Advisory Committee on Legislation, Member Judicial Nominating Committee
- Ride for Kai Board of Directors, 2021 – Present
- Covington Family YMCA Bike Rodeo Board of Directors 2021- Present
Professional Bar and Organization Membership
- State Bar of Georgia, Admitted to Practice
- Georgia Court of Appeals, Admitted to Practice
- Supreme Court of Georgia, Admitted to Practice
- U.S. Federal Court, Northern District of Georgia, Admitted to Practice
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Newton County Bar Association, President, 2013-2014
- Rockdale County Bar Association
- Rockdale/Alcovy Trial Lawyers Association, President, 2012-Present
- American Bar Association
- American Association of Justice
- State Bar of Georgia, Elected to the Board of Governors 2018- Present
- NewRock Minority Bar Association serving Newton and Rockdale Counties
